Childminder EY337111

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2017 9 March 2016

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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

 Children flourish in the warm, stimulating and nurturing environment that has been created by the enthusiastic and experienced childminder.  Children have excellent behaviour and respect their peers. They are considerate, kind and understand their emotions and those of others. Children's relationships with the childminder are exceptionally strong.  Superb observations and assessments outline children's learning from their starting points. They show rapid progress in all areas of development. This is supported by the coordinated approach to learning with parents.  The childminder has attended numerous training sessions to support and enhance his already excellent practice. This helps to ensure all outcomes for children remain the highest priority.  The childminder works full-time alongside a co-minder. Both have exceptionally high expectations of themselves and each other. Their shared vision supports the

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This provision is outstanding

outstanding care that is provided to children and families.  Robust self-evaluation ensures practice is continually reflected on to deliver a first-rate service. Improvements are planned to enhance the provision further to enrich the opportunities for children.  Exceptionally strong relationships with local schools support children's continued learning. They work in close partnership, along with parents, to ensure transitions are smooth and relaxed.

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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 reflect on the already outstanding provision and monitor the high-quality outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 working with the childminder and living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and 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 has worked tirelessly with his co-childminder to raise the quality of the provision. He has actively addressed issues that arose at the last inspection and a shared approach to improvements has been focused, targeted and extremely successful. Regular monitoring and appraisals support the ongoing professional development of the assistant. Knowledge gained from training courses is used to enrich all aspects of practice to benefit children and families. This supports children in making the best possible progress in their learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places the highest priority on reducing risks to children. He supports children in managing their own risks through carefully planned activities, such as mixing cement to erect a flag pole in the garden. He attends regular training to secure his already excellent understanding of child protection issues.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled and expertly adapts activities to meet the needs of children. Children are given exciting opportunities to develop which have been expertly planned. This follows the robust and focused next steps identified form the children's learning records. Children show delight when experiencing story time. They are active participants using puppets to share in this highly entertaining and educational activity. The childminder encourages language development and uses clever questioning to seek clarification from children. Their logical thinking is challenged and expanded. For example, children are asked why would a house made of sticks be stronger that one of straw. Early mathematical skills are nurtured and extremely well supported. Children have fun learning about colour, number and texture. They are beginning to learn the concept of time in relation to their day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's health and well-being are exceptionally well supported. They enjoy regular trips out and have the opportunity to play in a superbly resourced and interesting outdoor area. The childminder has extended his passion for gardening into engaging activities for children. They can work on their own workbench in the large greenhouse to sow, care and nurture the various plants they grow. This helps to support the children's learning about living things and respect. They also participate in regular charity events which are meaningful to them. Parents hold the childminder in the highest regard. They are extremely complimentary about the care offered and comment on the outstanding learning opportunities their children receive and their secure emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly confident, happy and secure in their care. They have ownership of their environment which allows them to independently explore and choose activities to participate in. This encourages their self-esteem very well. Children are self-reliant when it comes to care routines. They are active learners who understand rules and taking turns. Children are exceptionally well prepared for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337111 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1058311 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Timperley, Cheshire. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with a co-childminder. He occasionally works with one other co-childminder and one 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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Telephone number

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