Childminder 309003

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2016 30 January 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 a highly reflective practitioner and dedicated to continual improvement. Her practice is constantly evolving and she strives to provide the absolute best for the children in her care. She uses a variety of highly effective methods to gather the views of others and support her superb self-evaluation.  Children are very well supported to make extremely good progress. The childminder is well qualified and she undertakes a broad range of professional development opportunities. She has a keen interest in educational research and she frequently implements fresh ideas to stimulate all children.  The childminder continuously observes children and makes intuitive adjustments to provide consistent challenge and support, to match their individual needs.  The childminder has a natural ability to enthuse children to try new things, test ideas and predict what will happen. She asks a superb range of questions to prompt their

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This provision is outstanding

thinking and children love to pose their own questions.  Children are extremely independent. The childminder guides children to help themselves and feel proud of their achievements. They begin to develop exceptionally positive attitudes in preparation for their next stages of learning, including school.  The childminder has a deep understanding of how children learn and children are highly engaged. She precisely reflects children's interests and learning styles in the experiences that she provides.  Children behave superbly for their ages. They talk about being friends and they are kind and considerate to one another. Children are highly cooperative and older children nurture younger children.  Parents have tremendous respect for the childminder. They comment that she is wonderfully passionate about her job and she goes above and beyond the call of duty.

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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

 enhance the excellent provision for children's mathematical play and further build on experiences for children to use mathematics in the outdoor environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very robust understanding of all aspects of child protection. She has highly effective procedures in place if she becomes concerned about a child. The childminder has built exceptionally strong links with parents. Clear two-way communication about children's care and learning is fundamental to her practice. Parents regularly contribute information about children's experiences and achievements at home in a variety of ways. Furthermore, the childminder provides excellent support to help parents to guide children's learning at home. The childminder monitors children's progress through meticulous tracking. She knows exactly what to do if she identifies any gaps in learning, including liaising with external agencies. The childminder communicates effectively with other settings that children attend. She has a very high regard for building continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder understands precisely how to support children's communication and language skills. For example, she provides a consistent narrative as she plays alongside children. The childminder knows precisely how to ignite the interests of boys and they make excellent progress. They show fascination in the experiences that she provides and they quickly become enthralled. For example, boys show fascination in making large-scale marks in different ways, such as using water pistols. The childminder has a wealth of ideas to integrate mathematical skills and language into children's play in an exciting way. Children have very positive attitudes towards mathematics from an early age and they love to solve simple problems. The childminder has identified that she would like to develop children's love of mathematics even further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children share extremely strong and trusting emotional attachments with the childminder. They look to her for fun, reassurance and approval. The childminder has a rigorous approach to keeping children safe and she teaches them how to manage some risk. The childminder is an excellent role model. She has very clear routines in place and high expectations which children respond to exceptionally well. Children are polite and they are taught to adopt healthy habits, which they are praised for. The childminder helps them to become independent in hygienic care routines, which they are incredibly motivated to do. The stimulating outdoor environment encourages children to explore, investigate and exercise. Children quickly develop a love of the outdoors and this helps to support their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children grow rapidly in confidence and they are highly communicative from an early age. They feel valued and understood by the childminder, who inspires their self-belief. Children make superb progress in their learning, particularly in their communication and language skills. They are exceptionally well prepared for school, equipped with the skills, values and attitudes to help them to succeed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 309003 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 855187 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Euxton. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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