Childminder EY485363

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2017 Not applicable

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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 and learning is outstanding. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how children learn and how to engage with them. Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder offers high-quality care and learning experiences. These are carefully tailored to individual children, helping them to make rapid progress in their learning. Children are highly motivated and they become engaged in purposeful activities for long periods of time.  The childminder makes excellent use of community activities, including, visits to the local group based in a forest, which helps to develop children's self-esteem and improve confidence. In addition, children learn how to socialise and mix with others, which effectively helps support their personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder develops remarkably strong partnerships with parents. Parents speak

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This provision is outstanding

very highly about the childminder, commenting on the extensive variety of activities available to their children. She implements innovative methods to support a shared approach towards children's care and learning.  The childminder creates an environment, both indoors and outdoors that is captivating and stimulating. Furthermore, it provides endless opportunities for children to play a key role in initiating their own learning. Children display high levels of confidence and independence as they choose resources and lead their own play.  Children settle extremely well at the childminder's welcoming setting. The childminder is very caring and sensitive to their emotional needs and children bond with her very well.

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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 access professional development opportunities to maintain the excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the environment 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely passionate and committed to all children in her care. This is clearly reflected in her excellent practice. The childminder has a very clear vision of how to achieve the highest standards. She is continually reflecting on what works well and can identify areas that need to be improved. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection issues. She is alert to signs that may indicate concerns about children's welfare and knows what action to take. The childminder keeps up to date with her professional development and has plans to extend this further. She understands the importance of maintaining this practice and the positive impact that training has on children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their time spent with the childminder. The childminder uses her valuable knowledge of how children learn to provide an excellent range of learning opportunities. For example, younger children thoroughly enjoy exploring different musical instruments. They watch with intent as the childminder demonstrates the different sounds that the different instruments make. In return, children copy the childminder's actions and show delight as they successfully hear the sound from the instrument. As children play, the childminder is continually observing children. She seeks every opportunity to extend children's learning. Children's development is meticulously assessed to ensure all children receive tailored support to help them make excellent progress. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to listen, follow instructions and introduce new words. This helps children to develop their speaking and listening skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly effective in promoting children's emotional well-being. Children receive high levels of care and attention and they form positive relationships with the childminder. For example, she gets to know children and their families extremely well before children start at the setting. The childminder is an extremely positive role model. Children behave exceptionally well for their stage of development. The childminder teaches children about the natural world in which they live. Children truly benefit from the extensive opportunities available in the outdoor garden. They join in feeding the chickens and they are learning to grow their own vegetables. Children are very well supported to take risks in their play when using tools, such as hammers.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress in their learning from their initial starting points. The childminder has a strong focus on teaching children the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. From a young age, children quickly become highly confident and self- assured in the childminder's care. Children manage their own personal care routines very well and are encouraged to do things for themselves. Children are exceptionally prepared for their next stage in learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485363 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1004529 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Grappenhall, Warrington. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday 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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