Childminder EY463513

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2016 22 November 2013

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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 very passionate about her role in providing high-quality care and education for all children. She continually reflects on her practice and the quality of her provision to consistently provide excellent outcomes for all children.  The childminder very successfully uses her expert knowledge of how children learn to provide a highly stimulating range of activities. This ensures children are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning, especially being ready for school.  Children benefit significantly from being cared for in a very vibrant, nurturing and well- organised learning environment. They get great pleasure from making choices about what they would like to play with. This results in children who are highly confident, motivated and develop a real thirst for learning.  Planning, observation and assessment systems are robust. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of children's skills and makes sure that their next steps in learning

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This provision is outstanding

link very clearly into future planning. Activities are fun, exciting and reflect the needs and interests of individual children.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are excellent. They are very content, safe, secure and happy in the childminder's care. Children's emotional well- being is promoted to the highest possible level because of the excellent interactions with the childminder.  Accurate analysis of the educational programmes and the effectiveness of the monitoring of children's progress ensure that any gaps in their learning are very quickly identified and planned for. This ensures that all achievement is outstanding.  Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder is a very good role model and she infuses positive attitudes that help children develop excellent social skills, good manners and consideration of others.

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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

 assess the impact of planned changes to the outdoor area to ensure teaching and learning continues to be of a very high standard.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities and assessed the impact these have on the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures. She spoke to the childminder about her plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of a parent detailed in references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a highly secure knowledge of how to identify possible signs of abuse and neglect. She knows how to respond to concerns in a timely and appropriate way. Highly effective systems are in place to keep children safe. She has ensured children's welfare further by making sure her assistant is fully trained and has a shared understanding and responsibility to protect children. The childminder is very experienced and well qualified. She understands the importance of ongoing professional development, both for herself and her assistant. The childminder has identified how she can improve the outdoor provision and how she will assess the impact of this on the outcomes for children. Partnerships with parents, carers and other providers are excellent and children benefit from these. Parents are extremely appreciative of the service provided and the high levels of care and learning their children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder very effectively gauges the children's level of understanding and engagement in their learning. Excellent teaching strategies ensure children's communication skills reach the highest possible level. Astute questioning skills are used at every opportunity to prompt thinking and learning. Mathematical concepts are threaded through play very successfully. Children learn about simple calculation as they count, recognise shapes and think about objects that are too big or too small to fit on the road track. All children, including babies relish the opportunity to explore their senses. Discussions evolve as children test out how soft and sticky cooked spaghetti feels. They delight in using their hands to create a crunching sound with cereals. Children talk about how the food feels and smells. Older children have a go at threading activities and using chop sticks to pick up the food to develop their small-muscle skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Exceptional arrangements are in place to support children's health, well-being and physical development. Children have excellent opportunities to spend time in the garden and explore the local environment. This includes walks in local woods where they follow a trail which depicts a familiar story. Children are provided with a wide range of nutritious, home-cooked meals. They develop excellent independence skills and manage their personal care very effectively. Children have remarkable levels of confidence which are supported by the inspiring organisation of the environment. Babies explore a delightful range of resources which engages their curiosity and investigation skills. The childminder is respectful in her approach and values each child's individuality and uniqueness.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress in their learning and they are extremely well prepared for school and future life. Children are provided with excellent opportunities to develop their literacy skills. They have exceptional listening skills and use a wide range of resources to make marks. Children learn about a wider society and learn to consider the needs of others in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463513 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1066940 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 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the Franche area of Kidderminster. She operates from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. She works with an assistant.

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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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