Childminder EY342727

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2016 17 December 2010

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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 thrive in a nurturing child-centred environment. Individual care and learning needs are quickly identified and exceptionally well met.  Children are highly motivated by the childminder's infectious enthusiasm for learning. The enticing outdoor area is continuously used to inspire learning and successfully capture children's imaginations.  Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Highly successful partnerships with local schools contribute significantly as children move seamlessly on to nursery or school.  The childminder understands how young children learn and expertly builds on their enthusiasm for learning. She continuously assesses their development and provides a rich and varied range of interesting and challenging experiences which meets children's individual learning needs and helps them make rapid progress.  Children's communication and language skills are given a very high priority. The

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This provision is outstanding

childminder models all forms of communication. This provides children of all ages and abilities with lots of opportunities to communicate, which helps them make the best possible progress in their early communication skills.  Children's safety and safeguarding are central to all aspects of the childminder's practice. This contributes towards children's safety and protection being assured.  The childminder is dedicated to her continuous professional development. She continually evaluates the quality of her provision and acts quickly following relevant training or new government guidance. This has an excellent impact on the quality of teaching and the learning experiences offered.

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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 critically evaluate practice and access relevant training to maintain excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the home and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children present.  The inspector observed the childminder doing an activity with children and subsequently asked her to evaluate the activity.  The inspector looked at children's records, including observations, the available planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a comprehensive awareness of the safeguarding procedures and is extremely confident about the action to take in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. She is dedicated to providing high- quality provision for children and their parents. Reflective practice is firmly embedded, which helps maintain the highest quality. The childminder has identified the potential in undertaking higher level qualifications, to help maintain the outstanding quality of teaching and learning. She continually evaluates the quality of activities and resources provided. Well-planned improvements mean children are continually inspired by the learning environment, both inside and outdoors. High-quality partnerships with parents ensure a shared approach to children's care and learning. Communication with parents regarding their children's achievements is constant and promotes an ongoing exchange

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder expertly observes and monitors what children can do and where they may need additional support. She is very skilled at enabling children to play, explore, create and think critically. Children enjoy a wealth of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences. These capture children's interest and ignite their enthusiasm for learning at the earliest opportunity. The childminder enthusiastically embraces children's ideas and interests. Young children are meaningfully supported as they excitedly undertake a spontaneous hunt for bugs. The childminder skilfully engages all children before introducing new activities. Feeding on the childminder's enthusiasm, children independently recall previous activities and are eager to try something new. They quickly become absorbed and listen intently before pausing to think as they recall the complex names of dinosaurs. Every opportunity is used well to extend children's learning and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

incorporate new skills. This helps them to continuously learn mathematical concepts, explore early literacy skills and learn about the world around them as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Exceptional arrangements to care for children and support their well-being are firmly embedded. The caring, supportive and nurturing environment ensures all children feel valued, safe and emotionally secure. The childminder is a positive role model who values and appreciates each child's unique contribution to her setting. Children develop a good understanding of their own feelings and those of others. They are polite, share and take turns. The childminder continuously provides meaningful age-appropriate explanations which raise their awareness of potential hazards and personal hygiene. This helps children learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated, active and inquisitive learners who are rapidly acquiring the skills and attitudes they need to be ready for school. Strong partnerships, high-quality teaching and an exceptional range of individually tailored activities help children of all ages and abilities make the best possible progress in relation to their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342727 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 849330 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Altrincham area of Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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