Childminder 204781

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2016 14 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 superb. The childminder has an excellent awareness of how children learn through play and exploration. The inspiring range of activities provided ensures children have outstanding levels of achievement, in readiness for school.  Planning and assessment arrangements are very precise and sharply focused. The childminder uses the knowledge gained from her observations very effectively to tailor activities that meet each child's individual needs. She has consistently high expectations of what each child can achieve.  Children are excited and enthusiastic early learners. The high level of care provided by the childminder nurtures each child's love of learning. Children show excellent levels of independence for their age. This is very successfully supported in a well-resourced play and learning environment, both indoors and outside.  Children's speaking and listening skills develop extremely well. This is because the

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This provision is outstanding

childminder takes time to listen to children and develops their vocabulary as conversations evolve during play. She asks them questions to help them think further so that they improve their understanding and develop confidence to express themselves.  Partnerships with parents and carers work exceptionally well from the start. Children benefit from this as their individual circumstances and needs are extremely well supported. The childminder works very effectively with other providers and schools to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder is highly committed to her role. She has an excellent knowledge of all legal requirements which she successfully translates into very effective practice. The childminder continually strives to improve her provision and maintain outstanding outcomes for children.

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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 access professional development opportunities, increasing the potential to maintain the exceptionally high standard of care and education provided.

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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 jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided by the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  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 self-evaluation and plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents detailed in questionnaires available on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates an extensive understanding of safeguarding procedures and is fully aware of what to do in the event of a concern. She is well qualified and very experienced. The childminder very effectively monitors the work of her assistants to maintain high levels of safety, care and learning. Children play in a safe and secure environment and are supervised very effectively. The childminder has exceptionally close links with local agencies and other professionals. This means children with additional needs are supported successfully and their specific needs are met to a high level. The childminder recognises the benefits of undertaking additional professional development opportunities to help her maintain the outstanding quality of teaching and learning. She has more recently attended sign language training to support children's communication and language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children excel. They thoroughly enjoy their learning and become involved in a rich, varied and highly imaginative range of play and learning activities. An extremely strong focus is placed on promoting younger children's communication and language skills. The childminder uses the children's love of books and her skilful questioning to build on their communication skills and to introduce new words. Children have brilliant opportunities to get to know about the place where they live and about all aspects of the environment. They regularly visit a local outdoor wooded area and learn about nature and wildlife. Children delight as they play in the garden. They use their senses to explore and experiment with different resources and equipment in the 'mud kitchen'. Trips to the allotment help children to have first-hand experiences of planting and harvesting vegetables. Children's imaginative skills are fostered very effectively through role play and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

discussions, for example, as they learn about 'People who help us'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's good health and physical development are promoted extremely well. They enjoy nutritious freshly cooked meals and healthy snacks. The childminder builds excellent relationships with children and their families. Children are seen as unique individuals and their specific needs are known and very effectively met. Children show obvious enjoyment, and a great sense of confidence, security and belonging which very successfully supports their emotional well-being. Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder praises children for their achievements and reinforces positive behaviour. Children learn about the needs of others and how to share the space and resources by taking turns and sharing. Parents are fully encouraged to be involved in their child's learning. They are very well informed about their progress and the plans in place to move children forward in their learning. Parents are very happy with the provision and they particularly enjoy the wow

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

books where they can share learning that takes place in the home.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress in their learning and development. They are exceptionally well prepared for school and future life.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204781 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 854346 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. The childminder works with assistants. She operates all year round, from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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