Childminder 258995

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2016 21 January 2009

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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 outstanding. Activities are planned extremely well, taking into account children's individual learning needs and interests. Children enjoy and achieve in all aspects of their learning exceptionally well.  Children flourish in the care of this experienced and well-qualified childminder. They are cared for in a highly stimulating environment where an extensive range of excellent resources is easily accessible.  An extremely strong focus is placed on promoting younger children's communication and language skills. The childminder constantly talks to the children as they play, effectively modelling language and introducing new words. Children's speaking and listening skills and their vocabulary are developing at a very fast rate.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are very strong. All children are seen as unique individuals and are treated equally. They are confident, happy and show

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This provision is outstanding

excellent levels of enjoyment.  Partnerships with parents are excellent and ensure that children's individual needs are quickly identified and superbly met. Precise and regular information is shared about children's welfare and progress. Parents are highly engaged in supporting and guiding their children's learning at home.  The childminder is highly reflective and her precise monitoring of the provision means that children continuously receive high-quality learning experiences. She keeps up to date with early years research and shares good practice ideas with other childminders.

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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 planned changes to build on professional development opportunities that increase the potential to maintain the exceptionally high standard of care and education provided, and evaluate the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities and assessed the impact they have on the children.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualifications, children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents detailed in references and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Outstanding arrangements are in place for the welfare, health and safety of children. Children play in a very safe and secure environment. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a comprehensive awareness of the safeguarding procedures and is confident about the action to take in the event of a concern. Very successful systems are in place to accurately monitor the educational programmes and the progress children make. There is excellent communication with parents regarding their children's achievements. The childminder receives exceptional feedback from parents about the quality of care provided and they describe her as 'truly amazing'. She recognises the benefits of undertaking professional development opportunities to help her maintain the outstanding quality of teaching and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an expert knowledge of how children learn. Integral to this is her skill is assessing what children already know and how she uses this information to build on children's learning. The childminder interacts extremely well with the children to engage them in communication. She is very skilled in enabling children to play, explore, create and think critically. The childminder has a very good ability to turn all activities into meaningful and enjoyable learning opportunities. Children relish her involvement in their chosen play. Younger children delight as they explore different types of materials, which they adore hiding under. Children develop early literacy skills as they use different tools to make marks and patterns in the sand tray. Mathematical concepts are threaded very successfully into play from an early age. Children learn to count, recognise shapes and compare size, such as big and little.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's health and physical development are supported very effectively. The childminder places a strong emphasis on healthy eating and excellent hygiene routines. Children have great opportunities to spend time outdoors. All children benefit from taking part in an extensive range of outings, and learn about nature and wildlife while visiting a local arboretum. The childminder skilfully uses every opportunity to help children understand how to keep safe while exploring outdoors and using climbing equipment. The childminder's very patient and extremely nurturing care has an extremely positive impact on children's emotional well-being. Children's behaviour is exemplary and they respond exceptionally well to the praise and encouragement they receive. From any early age children learn to value themselves and respect differences in others, and learn about different festivals and celebrations throughout the year.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make outstanding progress in their learning. They quickly settle and demonstrate high levels of confidence as they explore and investigate resources. Children rapidly develop early literacy and mathematical skills. Excellent attention is given to helping all children build the foundations for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 258995 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 854934 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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