Childminder EY475576

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 well-qualified childminder has a thorough and comprehensive understanding of each child's interests and abilities. She makes excellent use of her precise observations and accurate assessments to track children's learning. This has a superb impact on their progress.  The childminder plans a highly stimulating, varied and imaginative environment, both indoors and outdoors, superbly tailored to support the needs of children.  The exceptional partnerships with parents and the local school help to ensure that children are extremely well prepared for their future learning. The childminder shares highly detailed information about children's progress, interests and specific needs to help ensure their individual needs are fully met.  The childminder skilfully promotes children's confidence and positive behaviour. Children quickly develop excellent relationships with her. She is very attentive and encouraging, which supports children in managing their feelings and their willingness to

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This provision is outstanding

try new things.  The childminder has a relentless drive to improve with an extremely clear vision and sense of purpose. She is extremely reflective about the effectiveness of the care, teaching and learning she provides.  The childminder places a superb focus on developing children's language and communication skills. She listens intently to what children have to say and skilfully extends their language and understanding.  The childminder robustly assesses risks, with detailed policies and procedures successfully implemented to maintain a safe and secure environment for children.

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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 reflect on the drive to enhance professional knowledge and skills to maintain the excellent practice and the high standards of care and education.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a highly robust knowledge of the procedures to follow and is very clear about what she must do in the event of any concerns about a child in her care. She sets highly challenging but achievable goals and is committed to the pursuit of excellence. She values the superb input from parents and other professionals to her own self-evaluation. The childminder uses her expert knowledge to plan high-quality learning experiences for children. She recognises the need to continually seek opportunities to continue her professional development, in order to maintain the excellent standards already achieved. Parents are highly appreciative of the quality of care and support they and their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The high-quality teaching helps children make excellent progress in their development. Children are very curious. For example, they show interest in exploring the autumn leaves and making prints with paints. Language skills are expertly promoted as the childminder interacts and joins in with play, talking about what is taking place. Children show their excitement and are eager to find out more about sea creatures as they play in water. They delight in listening to stories as they contribute their thoughts, joining in with key phrases. The childminder expertly helps children solve their own problems and make new discoveries. For example, children confidently apply mathematical concepts and increase their awareness of shape, colour, number and size during their play. Older children develop their concentration skills well. The childminder expertly teaches children how to manage risks for themselves, for example, as they skilfully use scissors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder encourages children to develop high levels of independence, contributing to their strong emotional security. The childminder values children's achievements and consistently praises them. This promotes their excellent behaviour and helps to raise their esteem and confidence significantly. Parents are encouraged to share information about children's routines and abilities from the start. This contributes effectively towards children feeling very settled and extremely happy at the childminders. Children develop excellent physical skills during their day. They move confidently in the outdoor area and handle equipment, tools and resources competently. Children learn about healthy eating and growth, planting their own vegetables and eating them. Furthermore, the childminder offers a very wide variety of balanced and nutritious meals, helping children to develop their understanding of a healthy diet and lifestyle superbly.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make significant progress in all areas of learning. They happily enjoy playing inside and outside, having total access to choose what they want to play with. They are articulate communicators who question and offer ideas. Children form excellent relationships with their peers and the childminder. Children are becoming confident and enjoy their learning. Children are very well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475576 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 966987 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Keighley, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Thursdays and from 7am to 5.30pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 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

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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