Childminder 306336

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 26 January 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

 The activities and teaching are challenging and well adapted to children's needs. The childminder's observations and assessments are meticulous and used to plan varied and very exciting activities that build on children's interests. Children are extremely well motivated, engaged and independent in their learning.  The childminder assesses and monitors children's development exceptionally well and has high aims for all children. Children make excellent progress from their starting points.  Extremely effective partnerships with parents actively support children's excellent progress. Parents receive an extensive range of information from the childminder about their children's learning through a well detailed and informative daily diary. The childminder works closely with parents to plan for children's individual care and development needs to promote continuity in care.  The childminder creates an environment that is captivating and stimulating. There is an

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This provision is outstanding

extensive range of resources and equipment which children confidently and independently choose to play with.  Children develop an excellent understanding of daily routines. They learn to take age- appropriate responsibilities and steadily develop independence. For example, young children tidy up their toys without prompting, before starting the next activity.  The childminder is extremely reflective and constantly evaluates her provision. She has identified ways to improve even further and set challenging targets for the future. The childminder is fully dedicated to her personal and professional development. For example, she regularly evaluates her excellent teaching and care practices.

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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

 strengthen the already excellent partnerships with other settings even further, to provide the very best outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding, risk assessments and self-evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of comments and notes given to the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is well qualified, passionate about her role and highly experienced. She is extremely professional and provides an exemplary service for young children and their families. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The highly successful childminder is extremely clear about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the safety of a child. She updates her child protection knowledge regularly. Arrangements for risk assessment are very thorough and children develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe from harm. For example, they learn about road safety through well-planned activities. The childminder has developed strong partnerships with other early years providers. She acknowledges that there are opportunities to extend these even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is inspirational. She has a comprehensive overview of children's progress through her robust assessment and tracking. Planning is highly focused on children's individual needs, and the childminder continually promotes opportunities for children to develop as independent learners. She is exceptionally skilled in supporting children's learning. The childminder uses excellent techniques to develop children's highly effective speech and language skills. For example, when asking questions, she ensures that children have time to organise their thoughts and responses. Children are active learners. They initiate many activities themselves, which are then skilfully supported by the childminder. For example, she guides and challenges their learning extremely well, as they keep on trying to succeed when completing large floor puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly effective in promoting children's emotional well-being. Children receive high levels of care and attention and they form positive relationships with the childminder. For example, she gets to know the children and their families extremely well before children start at the setting. The childminder is an extremely positive role model. Children behave exceptionally well for their stage of development. The childminder consistently encourages them to play together, which helps them to form excellent relationships with each other. Children flourish in the exceptionally well-organised environment. There are superb opportunities for children to be active and play outside. For example, they are able to develop a wide range of physical movements on the carefully risk assessed play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress in their learning. The childminder has a strong focus on teaching children the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. Children benefit from a range of activities to develop their mathematical skills. For example, they are confident as they count the circles and recognise colours and shapes. Children develop excellent levels of independence. For example, they effectively manage their own personal needs from a young age. Children are exceptionally prepared for their next stage in learning or their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306336 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 855120 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 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives Wallasey. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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