Childminder EY274370

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2016 12 May 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 uses her comprehensive knowledge of the children to plan a stimulating, challenging variety of learning experiences that inspires and motivates them to learn. They are excited and eager to become involved in activities and enjoy recalling past experiences.  Children become independent young people. They develop great confidence and a strong belief in their abilities. The childminder encourages all of the children and celebrates their achievements. She continually involves children in making decisions with regard to their play and is adept at following children's developing interests.  The childminder places children's safety and well-being at the heart of the care she provides. Children learn about their own safety and explore their environment, which is safe and secure. The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures.  Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise each day. The garden and local

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This provision is outstanding

play areas offer an excellent variety of physical experiences that encourages children to be active.  The childminder develops exceptional partnerships with parents and other providers of childcare. Effective communication helps her to accurately identify and meet the care and learning needs of children.  The childminder strives to develop her excellent service. She actively seeks the views of parents and children about the service she provides. The childminder shares her superb practice with others and she is highly motivated to continually improve her own knowledge and skills.

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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

 enhance the excellent opportunities for children to familiarise themselves and talk about the move to school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed an activity and discussed teaching methods with the provider  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. Children's safety is paramount. The childminder minimises potential risks within her home and garden. Children learn about risk and maintaining their own safety when out and about. The childminder actively seeks training to continually enhance her knowledge and skills. She acts as a mentor for some childminders and shares her superb skills with other childminders at groups she attends. The childminder embraces self-evaluation. The views of parents and children enable the service to be effectively monitored and enhanced. This has resulted in the childminder exploring ways of supporting children further as they prepare for the transition to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and parents work together to continually support their child's learning and to make the best possible progress. The childminder effectively observes, assesses and plan for children's future learning. Children are helped by the childminder to be independent learners. They build their confidence as they safely explore their environment and extend their learning in the outdoor environment. Children use language exceedingly well. The childminder asks questions that encourage them to think about their response. This gives them time to consolidate their thoughts before answering. Children's love of books is supported excellently. They read them, recall what happens within them and re- enact the story for themselves. The childminder forms superb relationships with parents and other early years providers to support and enhance children's learning. Information gained from parents is used effectively to plan for their individual learning needs. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

childminder has high expectations for all children and they engage in an excellent variety of learning experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has an excellent rapport with children. They enter a welcoming, relaxed environment where activities and resources capture their interest. Children flourish and develop superb relationships with the childminder and their peers. Children are supported excellently as they learn to manage their feelings and behaviour. The childminder bestows great praise and encouragement as they share and take turns in play. Children are supported extremely well. They become confident, independent learners and are secure in the daily routines. Children have ample opportunities to be physically active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. They thoroughly enjoy playing in the garden. They relish planting and growing seeds and plants, nurturing them as they grow.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children show great confidence and develop excellent skills that support them as they prepare for the move to school. Children develop a secure knowledge of numbers and mathematical concepts. They learn about size, shape and measure and understand that placing two smaller items on top of each other can make the same size as one large item. Children enjoy exploring nature. They add leaves to water then observe how the texture and appearance of them changes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY274370 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 848590 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years and play work 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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