Childminder EY347359

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2016 21 February 2012

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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 has an excellent knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She effectively uses detailed observations and precise assessments to monitor and identify children's needs and plan for the next steps in their learning.  Children receive outstanding support to develop their communication and language skills. They have many excellent opportunities to extend their vocabulary. The childminder gives children time to respond to her skilful questioning which successfully enhances their learning.  Children benefit immensely from the welcoming and nurturing family environment. Their individual needs and emotional well-being are met exceptionally well. They have built warm, trusting relationships with the childminder.  Children's safety and well-being are promoted at all times. The childminder strives to keep children safe from harm. Children are happy and explore the environment independently, showing high levels of self-esteem and confidence.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is committed to providing high-quality education and care for children. She regularly attends training events to continue increasing her professional development. This has a very positive impact on the learning experiences offered to children.  The childminder closely tracks children's progress, helping her to quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning and development. All children make rapid progress from their starting points.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of partnership working with other professionals. She has established exceptionally good links with the local school and shares information with them about children's care and learning needs.

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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

 monitor the impact that seeking the views of children has on continuing to raise the quality of the provision and improving the already excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children during the activities inside the home and in the garden.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of the suitability of household members, observation and assessment documentation, and the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as provided in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities and is exceptionally well organised. She has a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding procedures and is able to competently support every aspect of children's welfare. The childminder continually reflects on her practice, enabling her to make continuous improvements. She actively seeks the views of parents and recognises the value of further engaging children in this process to obtain their feedback. Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder uses highly successful strategies to engage all parents in their children's learning and development. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care and activities that the childminder provides and the positive impact she has on their child's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of teaching is very strong. The childminder makes full use of her qualifications and continually adapts her teaching to suit the children's differing levels of ability. Children develop very good early mathematical and literacy skills. The childminder teaches them to count and name colours and shapes. They enjoy snuggling up to the childminder and joining in with rhymes as they share their favourite shark story. The childminder expertly extends children's learning as she helps them to act out a story using pretend sharks and ducks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children settle quickly into the childminder's care and develop a strong sense of belonging. Behaviour is excellent. The childminder has extremely high expectations of children and demonstrates how to use good manners, share, take turns and respect each other. Children celebrate festivals and play with a wealth of resources to promote their understanding of diversity. They benefit greatly from excellent opportunities to play and explore in the stimulating garden, enabling them to develop excellent physical skills. They grow their own vegetables, such as carrots. This helps children understand where their food comes from. The childminder promotes children's developing independence skills exceptionally well. Children have an excellent understanding of how to manage risks and their own personal safety and hygiene relative to their age.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children approach their daily play and new challenges with a highly positive attitude. The childminder encourages them to think critically and solve problems for themselves. Young children learn to be increasingly independent, such as when they pour their own drinks. Children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They develop their understanding of the world as they enthusiastically investigate an exciting variety of different shells with magnifying glasses. They are enthralled as they are challenged to pour water down pipes to see if they can make the boats move along them. Children engage in activities for significant periods of time. They are highly imaginative and creative in their play as they pretend to make tea in the outdoor play kitchen.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347359 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 849433 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire. She operates from 8am until 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds qualified teacher status.

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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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