Childminder 207778

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 20 November 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 childminder places children's ongoing safety and welfare at the heart of the care she provides. Policies and procedures are thorough and reflect a superior knowledge and understanding of statutory requirements.  The childminder's quality of teaching is inspirational. She uses her comprehensive knowledge of the children to expertly match stimulating and challenging learning experiences to children's individual needs. Children make rapid progress in their learning and development from their starting points.  The childminder is highly experienced and passionate about her role. She is committed to continually developing her provision. She has exceedingly high expectations of what children can achieve and provides them with imaginative, challenging and stimulating learning opportunities.  Children flourish in this safe, well organised and welcoming environment. They develop exceptionally strong relationships with the childminder and her assistants because this

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This provision is outstanding

caring team is warm and responsive to the children's individual needs.  Good manners, kindness and respect are highly valued and consistently encouraged in this welcoming environment. Children's behaviour is impeccable. Consequently, children are happy and settled.  Partnerships with parents are very strong. An excellent two-way channel of communication is in place which promotes a highly collaborative approach to meeting individual children's needs. Detailed information is shared effectively to help parents to continue their children's learning at home.  This dedicated childminder gives children individual attention and enthusiastically applauds their efforts as well as their achievements. This builds their confidence and equips them with a 'can do' attitude.

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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 implementation of plans to further enhance the already excellent learning opportunities for children to explore and use different technology and evaluate the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation document.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children spoken to on the day.  The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching of the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector reviewed a planned activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection issues and knows how to identify when a child may be at risk of harm. She has robust procedures in place to deal with any such concerns. The childminder has an uncompromising drive to continually improve and maintain her outstanding provision. Her systems for self-evaluation are highly reflective and include the views of parents, her assistants and children. She actively seeks training for herself and her team to continually enhance their knowledge and skills. The childminder regularly reviews and monitors the practice of her two assistants, in order to continue to maintain the excellent standards of teaching already achieved. To this end, the childminder has plans to provide even more exceptional learning opportunities for children to understand how technology works.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

This conscientious and professional childminder has a superb understanding of how children learn. Her observations and assessments are detailed and precise. Activities are meticulously planned to ensure children's enjoyment with optimum challenge and achievement. Children demonstrate their exceptional mathematical skills as they complete simple addition and subtraction problems which are above and beyond their expected typical milestones. The childminder talks to the children about opposites and discusses concepts, such as long and short, more and less. Younger children learn to recognise colours as they play with the toy ducks during water play. Children develop excellent communication skills. The childminder and her team use a range of techniques to promote the children's speaking and thinking skills. For example, they talk about recent events and outings, encouraging children to talk about their own experiences. They ask simple

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

questions and introduce new vocabulary. The childminder repeats words, so that children learn the correct pronunciation. Children develop their concentration and small physical skills as they use tweezers to pick up small objects. Children are highly motivated learners who remain focused for long periods, which prepares them exceptionally well for starting school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely independent and are provided with extensive opportunities to do things for themselves. Children have free access to the outdoor areas. Here, they use an extensive range of toys and equipment, including imaginative and sensory play and a broad selection of creative resources. Children learn to manage risks very appropriately as the childminder enables them to explore at their own place. She stays close by and reassures younger children who require extra help.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated with a real thirst for learning. They learn about the diverse community they live in, the wider world and other people. The childminder's outstanding teaching helps children to make rapid progress. They develop the key skills and attitudes that give them an excellent start and their readiness for school is exceedingly strong.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207778 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 854435 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 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Belper. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with two assistants, one of whom holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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