Childminder EY393389

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 15 October 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 made significant improvements since her previous inspection. She has worked exceptionally hard to address actions and recommendations raised. The childminder is highly vigilant in supervising children. Extremely detailed risk assessment procedures are in place. Children's safety and well-being are given the utmost priority.  The childminder uses highly detailed self-evaluation procedures to expertly review her outstanding practice. She demonstrates a remarkable ambition to support exceptionally positive outcomes for children. Excellent strategies are in place to gather the views of children and parents that contribute to the very high-quality provision.  First-rate teaching is in place. All children are very deeply engaged in their play and demonstrate exceptionally high levels of motivation. The childminder provides extremely rich and stimulating activities for children to explore. Children make

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This provision is outstanding

independent choices in their learning. They test out ideas and wholly immerse themselves in their chosen small-world games.  Partnerships with parents are superb. The childminder uses extremely effective ways of gathering information from home, to form precise assessments of children's learning. Parents are very highly engaged in their children's learning. They provide considerable information about what their child can already do when they first start the provision. Children make excellent progress.  The childminder is an excellent role model. Children benefit from the childminder's exceptionally nurturing and caring approach. They behave superbly. Children are highly considerate and very kind towards one another.  The childminder has tremendous settling-in procedures in place. Children settle very quickly and form a strong sense of belonging. They are extremely confident and demonstrate astounding levels of emotional security.

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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 review current planning systems that support all children to make continued rapid progress in their learning.

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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 completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of children and parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Meticulous policies and procedures are skilfully woven throughout all aspects of practice. The childminder demonstrates a superb level of knowledge of safeguarding practices. She is extremely aware of the steps she would follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder's practice is constantly evolving and she strives to provide the absolute best for children in her care. She undertakes a very wide range of professional development opportunities. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders in the area and shares practice ideas. She is extremely proactive in sharing information with other settings where children attend. The childminder has excellent procedures in place to review the progress made by all children in her care. This helps her to swiftly identify any gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The highly dedicated childminder uses detailed observations to precisely identify children's individual learning needs. She uses accurate assessment systems to plan highly challenging activities and support children to prepare for their next stage in learning. The childminder intends to review her current planning system to support all children to continue to make rapid progress. She very skilfully integrates mathematical language into all aspects of play. The childminder is extremely aware of children's interests and ignites their curiosity. Children become deeply enthralled during story time. The childminder expertly engages children of all ages into the story. Children excitedly use props provided and join in with familiar phrases. This helps to support children's communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely independent. They demonstrate high levels of pride in their own achievements. The childminder supports children to manage their own self-care needs exceptionally well. Children have a remarkably positive attitude to learning and talk enthusiastically during activities about what they think will happen next. They make full use of their exploratory skills when playing outdoors. The inspirational childminder provides children with a vast amount of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Children excitedly move their bodies in various ways as they jump on the large trampoline. The childminder provides children with a range of nutritious snacks and drinks. She uses role play activities to support children's understanding of the importance of following a healthy lifestyle. Children show very high levels of curiosity when exploring their surroundings.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress and are extremely well prepared for starting school when the time comes. They actively engage in conversations with visitors and talk about special items and important things. For example, children enthusiastically talk about Kingston the setting's stuffed dog, which goes to and from the provision with individual children. This provides opportunities for the childminder to talk with the children about the local community and places of interest.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393389 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1058389 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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