Childminder EY340707

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2016 12 March 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 is focused and committed to offering an outstanding service for children and their families. Incisive evaluation has helped ensure that standards of care and learning opportunities for children remain exceptionally high.  Extremely strong partnerships with parents contribute towards children's excellent progress. The childminder welcomes information provided by parents about what children can do at home, and uses it to inform her meticulous assessments of children's learning and development.  Children benefit from a wide range of high-quality activities and experiences. The childminder uses her expert knowledge of how children learn to plan precisely for their current interests and development needs. This helps to ensure that all children make the best possible progress.  Highly effective teaching engages children in their learning. Children are exceptionally motivated and eager to join in. They benefit from the childminder's unhurried approach

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This provision is outstanding

and enjoy continuing with their explorations and discoveries without being rushed. For example, children become deeply involved as they use a variety of painting techniques and mix colours.  Children are highly regarded by the childminder. They flourish in this exceptionally caring and welcoming environment. The childminder consistently offers children praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements.  Babies and young children develop excellent social skills. Their behaviour is exemplary. They learn to share, take turns and enjoy playing together. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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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

 evaluate the impact that the planned developments to the garden have on children's learning and enjoyment, so that they continue to be highly motivated in the outdoor environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector reviewed written testimonies from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely proactive in developing her professional knowledge. She identifies and completes training courses that inform her practice, and enhance her service. The childminder is highly reflective in her approach. She has developed effective systems to drive ongoing improvements. She includes the views of parents as she expertly evaluates all aspects of the provision. The childminder's garden is currently being developed to further enrich children's outdoor learning opportunities. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures. She follows detailed policies and procedures to help ensure she protects children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's sharply focused observations and accurate assessments result in precise next steps in learning for each child. The childminder monitors children's learning and development. Excellent information sharing keeps parents very well informed. Parents are extremely happy with the progress their children make. For children that attend other early years settings, the childminder provides and shares a summary of their progress. The information is used to help the children settle quickly and to continue their learning experience. Children enjoy a precise balance of adult-led and child-led play. The childminder is highly responsive to children during activities. She is extremely effective in promoting children's speech and language development. She uses well-timed questions and continually talks to the children. The childminder uses rich and descriptive language to extend children's vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop secure attachments with the childminder and benefit from a strong sense of belonging. They receive high levels of care and attention. Children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle as they enjoy a range of freshly prepared, nutritious foods and snacks. There are regular opportunities for outdoor play and physical exercise. The childminder provides children with meaningful ways to learn about the wider community. Children experience a rich and varied range of experiences to enrich their knowledge, such as visiting historical castles and den building in the woodland.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress and gain essential skills for their future learning. They are increasingly independent and demonstrate admirable concentration during tasks and activities. Children rapidly develop their communication skills. They learn new words quickly and eagerly communicate their thoughts and ideas. Children enjoy a vast range of activities that promotes their early writing skills. They enjoy selecting books and listen well to their favourite stories. Children practise their counting through planned and spontaneous opportunities. For example, they observe and count squirrels running up the trees in the garden. Children use their imaginations and lead their own play. They successfully gain the skills they need for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340707 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 849292 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Sutton Coldfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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