Waller, Amanda Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2016 1 November 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 highly qualified. She is extremely dedicated and passionate about providing a high-quality service. She attends an abundance of training to increase her knowledge. This helps to ensure she continually provides excellent care and learning opportunities for children.  The childminder has developed outstanding partnerships with parents. Superb systems keep them fully informed and involved in their child's learning. Furthermore, a wealth of information is shared to give parents ideas and suggestions about how to continue this at home.  The childminder has meticulous observation and assessment systems in place. These give her a valuable insight into how each child learns best. She skilfully uses this information when planning for the next stage of children's learning. This results in children making rapid progress in their learning and development.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language tremendously well.

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This provision is outstanding

She acknowledges children's enthusiasm, asks a wide range of excellently posed questions and expertly models the thinking process. She extends children's learning and makes suggestions in their play, igniting animated discussions and encouraging them to share their thoughts and ideas.  The childminder gives children clear expectations and uses highly effective strategies to manage behaviour. Children are highly cooperative and learn the importance of being respectful and valuing others' views.

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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

 carry out plans for the development of the provision of outdoor activities and evaluate and reflect on the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and self- evaluation.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. She takes great care to ensure her practice reflects changes in guidance and legislation. Furthermore, she has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and is extremely alert to any changes in children's welfare. The childminder frequently evaluates her provision. She recognises the importance of continuously striving to find even more ways to enhance her outstanding quality of provision. For example, she has plans in place to enhance the provision of outdoor activities, in order to excel in providing a first-rate learning environment for children. The childminder's practice is worthy of dissemination. She is extremely proactive in establishing links with other childminders and nurseries. The childminder visits schools and talks to children who have an interest in taking up childcare

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how young children learn and is highly responsive to their individual interests and achievements. Activities are fun, exciting and challenging and introduce new experiences to children. The quality of teaching is inspirational. The childminder demonstrates, models and accompanies children in their play. She has a magnificent ability to adapt activities to suit all ages. For example, children are captivated when they explore natural objects, such as pine cones and acorns. Older children discuss 'autumn time' and build on their knowledge of the world. Younger children enjoy the sensory experience and are encouraged to feel different textures. Children demonstrate impressive literacy skills for their age. They recognise letters in the environment that are in their name, enthusiastically retell stories and handle books carefully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children receive excellent support from the childminder, who is extremely attentive to their needs and physical well-being. Highly detailed settling-in procedures help her to gain a thorough understanding of children's needs. Children settle very quickly and swiftly gain the confidence to explore and learn. Younger children enjoy the warm and nurturing approach from the childminder and often return for cuddles. Older children respond greatly to the childminder's high expectations of what they can do. They thrive on the constant attention and acknowledgment of their achievements. Children explore healthy lifestyles. They participate in a number of physical activities, have access to a varied healthy diet and carry out meticulous hygiene procedures.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children receive rich and varied learning experiences that cover all the areas of learning. The stimulating environment inspires and motivates children to learn. They are highly independent at every opportunity and relish the small tasks they carry out. Children make exceptional progress in their development and acquire a wide range of skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445011 Local authority Halton Inspection number 1060126 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Widnes, Cheshire. The childminder operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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