Childminder EY484389

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 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 provided by the childminder is inspirational. She has an excellent knowledge of child development and offers great learning opportunities that are fun and capture children's interests.  Children are very eager to learn and show high levels of concentration and confidence. Especially secure attachments to the highly skilled and sensitive childminder provide a strong foundation for developing children's self-esteem and independence.  The childminder is passionate about the service she provides for children and pursues excellence in every aspect of her childminding practice. Robust self-evaluation means that she continually builds on the service she provides for children and families.  Partnerships with parents are particularly strong. The childminder works closely with them and implements highly effective systems to share information about children's care and learning. This helps to strengthen links between the setting and home and

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This provision is outstanding

promotes excellent consistency and continuity for all children.  Children make excellent progress in their development. The childminder carefully observes children, meticulously reviews their progress and ensures that she knows precisely what each child needs to learn next.  The childminder meets all children's needs extremely well. She protects children's health and ensures that they have daily fresh air and exercise.

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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 make the most of professional development opportunities to ensure that the excellent practice continues and the outstanding quality of the provision is maintained.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 verbal and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The excellent implementation of robust policies and procedures helps to ensure that all children are kept safe from harm. The childminder is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for all children. She recognises the importance of using professional development opportunities to keep her skills and knowledge current, in order to maintain the exceptionally high standards. The childminder has highly effective ways to monitor her practice and the progress children make. She uses these evaluations to shape future learning experiences. Parents are eager to praise the exceptional care that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder makes highly accurate and precise observations and assessments of children's learning in partnership with parents. This helps her to plan effective next steps for children's learning. The childminder's teaching is highly responsive to children's needs and they are enthusiastic learners. For example, she carefully watches children as they investigate the natural environment and chooses precisely the right moment to talk about what they are doing or to pose a new challenge. Children enjoy numerous opportunities to use local facilities, such as libraries, parks and toddler groups, which offer new experiences and enrich their learning. This also supports children in developing a meaningful awareness of their community and wider society. The childminder demonstrates lively storytelling skills. Children listen very intently, use props, repeat familiar phrases and join in with actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children gain excellent social skills; they understand their feelings, and learn to care for each other, be polite and take turns. Children behave very well because the childminder sets clear boundaries and models kind, calm and respectful ways that children copy. Gentle reminders from the childminder help children learn to keep themselves safe and understand the reasons for this. The childminder actively encourages children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. For example, children thrive outdoors in all weathers, grow their own fruit and vegetables and learn about the benefits of healthy eating. Children are extremely independent and are provided with excellent opportunities to further develop their skills through daily routines.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in their learning and development. They are highly motivated and show a passion to learn. Children develop an exceptionally wide range of skills that helps to give them a firm foundation for future learning. As a result, children are extremely well prepared for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484389 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1001401 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and a professional graduate certificate in education.

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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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