Childminder EY453618

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 December 2016 2 July 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 quality of teaching is exceptional and children make excellent progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses her expert knowledge and understanding of how children learn to provide highly stimulating learning experiences, which are tailored to their individual needs.  The childminder has highly effective partnerships in place with parents and other settings that children attend. She has excellent processes for sharing information about children's progress and to help parents feel involved in their children's learning.  The well qualified and experienced childminder is extremely passionate, dedicated and committed to her role. She successfully uses a variety of self-evaluation methods to continually reflect on her practice and plan for the future.  Children have formed exceptionally strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. They display good levels of behaviour. Good manners, kindness and respect are

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This provision is outstanding

consistently encouraged and highly valued. She is very warm, nurturing and very skilled in fostering children's self-esteem. Consequently, children are happy and settled.  Children use the outdoor play area as an excellent resource for learning. They grow herbs and vegetables, and scented flowers for the butterfly garden. The den-making area gives children endless opportunities to develop their imagination and construction skills. All this allows them to investigate nature and be physically active in the fresh air.  The childminder's expectations for children are extremely high. Her approaches to teaching inspire children and extend their experiences of the world around them. The childminder successfully promotes a positive attitude towards differences and similarities in people, culture and religion.

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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 build on the already extensive knowledge, skills and expertise to maintain the excellent opportunities for children to play and learn and evaluate the impact of this on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector also took into account parents' written comments.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning information and a range of documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is very well organised and efficient. She is an experienced professional who successfully demonstrates very high standards throughout her practice. The childminder recognises the benefits of undertaking additional professional development opportunities to help her maintain the outstanding quality of teaching and learning. She has recently completed her foundation degree and is keen to continue to develop her extensive knowledge and understanding of how children learn. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her child protection responsibilities. She regularly reviews her policies and procedures, in order to ensure any new legislation is implemented. Parents are extremely happy about the care and learning provided, and they comment on the fabulous learning experiences given to their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of what children can do based on her careful observations of their abilities. She provides rich, varied and imaginative learning experiences, which are targeted to children's individual next steps. Babies enjoy exploring a basket of natural and tactile resources. They react with delight as the childminder trails a set of ribbons gently over their face. The excellent quality of teaching guides children and builds upon their understanding. The childminder encourages children's early writing skills and they draw circles in coloured sand with a wide range of tools. She engages with children very well. Her enthusiasm and encouragement as she plays alongside children has the biggest positive impact on their learning. The childminder skilfully tailors her use of language to support each child's stage of development. She extends their vocabulary and their language skills through skilful questioning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children settle very quickly and have very strong attachments with the childminder. They show a strong sense of security and well-being. The childminder encourages them to be involved in decision-making, such as choosing what healthy food they would like to eat for their snack. They are very confident and show high levels of independence, positively taking responsibility for simple tasks. For example, they carefully set the table for lunch. She also encourages them to help tidy away toys after use. The childminder skilfully fosters their self-care skills extremely well, relative to their ages and capabilities. Children have very good opportunities to interact with their peers when they attend childminder groups and forest fun days together.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children, including those who receive funded early education, are making consistently excellent progress in their learning from their starting points. Children's progress is monitored rigorously, ensuring that any gaps in development are rapidly identified and addressed. They display very high levels of concentration and are active and enthusiastic learners. Children develop friendships and learn how to play cooperatively together. Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453618 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1066333 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Hadfield, Glossop. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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