Childminder EY346637

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2016 17 October 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children make excellent progress. The childminder knows what fascinates different children and how each child prefers to learn. She tailors her interactions to make the most of learning experiences for individual children.  The childminder has an expert knowledge of all the areas of learning. She provides a rich variety of imaginative experiences that enthuse and engage children in learning. The childminder is extremely effective in promoting children's communication and language skills.  Highly successful partnerships with parents and other settings children attend contribute to the childminder's thorough assessments of children's development. She knows precisely what children need to learn next and activities are meticulously planned to challenge children through their play.  Children form particularly strong attachments to the childminder. Their confidence and exceptional behaviour demonstrates how secure they feel. Children have superb social

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This provision is outstanding

skills and play cooperatively with others.  Children are extremely motivated and independent in their learning. The highly stimulating environment means they are very eager to get involved and show very high levels of concentration.  The childminder is exceptionally organised and reflective. All aspects of her provision are thoroughly reviewed. She identifies specific areas for development based on her knowledge of how children enjoy learning, to successfully improve their outcomes.  The childminder rigorously monitors children's progress. She very quickly identifies any areas of learning that need additional support. Communication with parents is highly effective at ensuring they work together and there is continuity in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 review the development plans for outdoor play and evaluate the impact they have on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the childminder's own parent survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder strives for the best outcomes for children. She is systematic and comprehensive in her monitoring of children's progress. Parents are closely involved in her assessments from the moment children start. They contribute detailed information about what children can already do and excellent communication means ideas to support learning are effectively shared. The childminder pursues focused professional development opportunities that continually improve her knowledge. She carefully selects ideas from training and makes changes to her environment. The childminder has plans in place to enrich her outdoor area. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is proactive in keeping up to date and accessing detailed training about child protection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Teaching is excellent and the childminder has very high expectations of what children can do. She combines a detailed understanding of each child and an expert knowledge of how children learn to meticulously plan activities. The childminder is very perceptive and knows exactly how to use her interactions effectively to extend children's learning. She identifies the specific support different children need to concentrate and listen as she shows them something new. Children relish all opportunities to develop their own ideas. The childminder is highly responsive to children's imaginative play and skilfully supports their games. An exceptional variety of experiences, inside and out, provides children with abundant learning opportunities that they get totally absorbed in. Babies experience a diverse range of opportunities that satisfies their need to explore and experiment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The highly stimulating environment enables children to sustain their play for extended periods of time. They are able to plan what they want to do and access the resources they need to expand their play. Children are extremely tolerant of others and very capable at creating games together. The childminder has reflected on how to develop children's understanding of people's differences in a meaningful way. Interesting resources and activities help children to become familiar with different cultures in ways appropriate for their age. Children thrive as a result of the secure emotional attachments they form with the childminder. They know exactly what is expected of them and delight in helping out. The childminder has a keen focus on supporting a balanced diet. Children learn about healthy alternatives and have a detailed understanding of the effects of different foods on their body.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress in their development. Older children are extremely independent, both in their play and managing their own needs. They demonstrate excellent communication and language skills. They talk in detail to the childminder about what they are doing as they play and make connections between different experiences. Children are very well prepared for school. The childminder skilfully integrates early literacy and numeracy skills into activities tailored to each child's preferred way of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346637 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 849415 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Hope, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday and 8am to 4pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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