Childminder EY447165

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2017 28 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 shows remarkable dedication and passion in her pursuit of excellence. She prioritises children's learning and well-being at the centre of all she strives for. This has an exceptional impact on outcomes for children.  The quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder successfully expands all opportunities for learning. Children thrive in this outstanding provision and make rapid progress in their learning and development.  The childminder demonstrates very high expectations of what children can learn and achieve. She expertly blends learning objectives alongside child-initiated play. The childminder uses observations and assessments to accurately monitor children's learning.  The childminder establishes very successful and effective partnerships with parents. She keeps them consistently informed of their children's progress. Furthermore, she consistently shares exciting ideas to support children's ongoing learning at home.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children's behaviour is wonderful. They understand and follow instructions, taking on responsibility for tasks to support their independence. Group activities are an excellent means for social play as children engage cooperatively with their peers. The childminder uses successful strategies to embed high expectations for behaviour.  Children benefit from a variety of activities that greatly supports their understanding of healthy choices and lifestyles. For example, they learn about the benefits of exercise and food on their body.  The childminder has established close working with other early years providers. For example, she attends school meetings, shares planning and initiates discussions with teachers. She uses this information to promote a superb shared approach.

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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 develop the exciting plans to extend opportunities even further for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a very comprehensive knowledge of issues related to children's health, safety and welfare. For example, she keeps abreast of ongoing changes and updates to child protection issues. She knows how to keep children safe and the procedure to follow regarding any concerns for their welfare. The childminder very sharply reflects on her practice and ways to improve. For example, she has exciting plans to develop the outdoor area to reflect children's interest and learning even further. The childminder uses ongoing research and study to continually improve her excellent teaching skills and knowledge. For example, she has started to develop children's schematic play to enhance their learning even further. Children's progress is regularly monitored and helps the childminder to swiftly identify where they may require additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder plans extremely challenging activities which build on children's interests and their next steps in learning. She is highly perceptive of children's learning ability and reshapes activities very proficiently. She skilfully questions children to help promote their very strong communication and language development. Children show exceptional critical- thinking skills. For example, they explore magnets with fascination and use tools to fix trains. The childminder extends mathematical and problem-solving skills very well. For example, young children learn how to make a small pulley go forward, backward, up and down. Children are enthralled as they practise this new skill. The childminder further develops children's vocabulary skills and they learn the names of different train parts. She develops children's keen interests. For example, a visit to the local train station has helped children make excellent wider links to their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are happy and highly confident in exploring the exciting play areas and resources. The childminder has an exceptionally warm and nurturing approach towards the care of children. She successfully tailors individual strategies to support children to settle quickly and gain emotional security. The childminder provides close support, enthusiastic interactions and vigilant supervision. She uses excellent methods to help children understand differences and similarities between themselves and others. For example, local walks in the community have provided opportunities for children to learn and respect cultural differences, such as different places of worship.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make consistently high rates of progress from the time they start at the setting. They show exemplary concentration skills as they focus on activities for sustained periods of time. They have a particular passion for books and enjoy these along with physical actions and singing rhymes. Young children are able to count competently and are gaining a very wide vocabulary at a fast pace. Children show extremely high levels enthusiasm and motivation towards their learning. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447165 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1060243 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 4 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Heaton Mersey, Stockport. The childminder operates all year round from 7.45am until 5.30pm, except for 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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