Childminder EY101601

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 April 2016 7 May 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 enthusiastic and inspirational childminder is passionate about finding new ideas to provide children with the very best learning experiences. He actively seeks the views of children and parents to drive continual improvement.  The childminder plans superb activities and skilfully ignites children's curiosity and interest in the world around them. Children are enthused to find out more and confident to try new things.  The childminder establishes highly effective partnership working with parents and other professionals to provide continuity in children's learning and care.  Children are highly motivated and excited to play and explore. They are inquisitive and confident to try new things and show a strong appetite for learning.  Children show excellent levels of involvement and concentration as the childminder plans activities that engage and captivate their interests.  Children relish taking responsibility for helping and carrying out special tasks. They

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This provision is outstanding

show a growing understanding of the views and feelings of others and how to resolve small conflicts.  Children are confident talkers and show high levels of inquisitiveness. All children are consistently making very strong progress and developing skills and attitudes ready for school.

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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 build on the programme of professional development to maintain the highest level of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning documentation. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at parental feedback documents and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works closely with his co-minder to share ideas and evaluate the quality of all areas of practice. He attends regular safeguarding and first-aid training to update his knowledge and skills. The childminder has a very robust understanding of his responsibilities in keeping children safe. He knows what to do should he be concerned about the safety or welfare of a child. Other training attended has had a highly positive impact on the quality of teaching and learning. For example, the childminder recognises the different ways children learn and how to promote their individual learning superbly. He has identified additional ways to further enhance his own professional development to drive continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder works closely with parents and other settings children attend to establish children's interests. He provides excellent ideas and resources for parents to continue children's learning at home. The childminder knows children very well and plans superbly to meet their next steps in learning. He knows when to provide children with time to think through ideas for themselves and when to offer support and guidance. Children develop excellent problem solving and critical-thinking skills. The older children work out how many more cards they need to win the lotto game. Younger children show curiosity and fascination as they explore and experiment with different toys. The childminder uses a range of excellent methods to introduce mathematics and literacy into children's play. Older children recognise numbers and the letters in their name. They confidently recall the days and months in different languages. Children of all ages use musical instruments and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

explore the sounds they make by tapping out different rhythms and beats. They show superb listening and attention skills and are eager to share their own ideas and experiences. Children develop excellent skills and attitudes that help prepare them to be ready for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are provided with plenty of choice throughout the day and show a very strong sense of belonging. The childminder is a superb role model. He respects, values and shows a genuine interest in the contributions children make. Children play cooperatively and make decisions together. They understand to take turns and share resources. The childminder promotes children's physical and emotional well-being extremely well. Children learn to manage their own care needs and how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They are eager and enthusiastic learners and join in games with energy and vigour. Children develop growing confidence as they practise their physical skills using a superb range of fun and exciting activities.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Comprehensive assessment documents are used by the childminder to track the progress children are making and promptly identify any gaps. He has extremely high expectations of the children. Children are active and successful learners. They show the characteristics of effective learning and are prepared exceptionally well for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101601 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 848121 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Blackpool. He works with his wife who is also a registered childminder. He operates all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays, from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and until 5pm on Fridays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. He provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. He offers overnight care.

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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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