Childminder EY476001

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2016 Not applicable

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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

 The quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder meticulously plans fun and exciting activities that stimulate children's creativity and imaginations. Children are highly inquisitive and extremely enthusiastic in their learning.  The childminder has superb knowledge of the different ways young children learn. She incorporates children's interests into activities and expertly supports them as they lead their own learning. Children develop a positive attitude and enthusiasm which helps to prepare them for later learning in school.  The childminder carefully assesses the progress children make and swiftly identifies what they need to learn next. She plans timely and highly effective activities that help children to make excellent progress.  Parents are extremely pleased with the service provided by the childminder. They are actively involved in all aspects of their child's care and learning. This contributes to the

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This provision is outstanding

high levels of achievement, confidence and sense of security of the children in her care.  Children's emotional well-being is central to the childminder's practice. She has an extremely caring nature and strives to ensure children are happy and feel safe and valued. Children develop strong, trusting bonds with her.  The childminder instils a strong sense of responsibility in children from a young age as they learn to take care of themselves and their belongings. This helps to promote the excellent independence skills they demonstrate.  The childminder is extremely organised. She has developed robust policies and procedures that are highly effective and contribute toward ensuring that the outstanding levels of care and learning are maintained.

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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

 continue to develop even more-effective ways to gather precise information from parents and that will contribute to the ongoing plans to enhance the already outstanding practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of other people living on the premises.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is qualified and is committed to continuously improving her already expert knowledge and skills. This helps her to build upon the already outstanding care and learning she provides. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has excellent, up-to-date knowledge of what to do if she has a concern about a child. She regularly and rigorously checks her home to ensure it remains safe for children. The childminder is very proactive. She continuously evaluates her practice and makes changes that help to improve outcomes for children. She is currently developing more ways to involve parents and children more effectively in this process. The childminder provides an excellent programme of activities that flows with the needs and interests of the children. This helps children to make rapid progress across all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder makes highly accurate, detailed observations and identifies precise next steps in children's learning. She plans activities that are tailored exceptionally well to their individual needs and abilities. There is an outstanding focus on children's developing communication and language skills. The childminder takes every opportunity to teach children new words and uses skilful questions that encourage children to think deeply and develop their own ideas. For example, during a craft activity, young children use wonderfully descriptive language as they create adventures for the animals in their picture. This contributes to the excellent rates of progress children make in this area of learning. The childminder plays alongside children enthusiastically and supports their imaginative skills superbly. For example, children show delight as they make indoor dens.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder's home is welcoming, well organised and extremely stimulating. Children have a strong sense of belonging, are motivated to explore and investigate and they move around with great confidence. The childminder has very high expectations of children. She sensitively reminds them to use good manners and teaches them to understand the needs and feelings of others. Children respond very well and their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder teaches children excellent health and hygiene habits and leads by example. Even very young children discuss the importance of staying clean as they capably wash and dry their hands. The childminder is highly sensitive to children's emotional needs at times of change. Excellent arrangements when children first attend, and when they move on to new settings, help to reassure them and they settle quickly.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their learning and become deeply engrossed. For example, even young children concentrate for long periods as they create spring collages. All children are working within, or above, the range of development typical for their age and they make excellent progress in all areas of learning. Children develop an avid interest in words and numbers from a young age. They regularly refer to high-quality books and displays in the environment during play. They learn key skills in literacy and mathematics that help to give them an excellent start when they move on to more-formal learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476001 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 968566 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Guisborough. She operates during term times only, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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