Childminder EY486845

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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 childminder shows great enthusiasm for her role and sets extremely high expectations for herself and for the children in her care. She researches current thinking on teaching which supports her understanding of innovative teaching methods. She uses her knowledge to promote children's learning in a highly effective way.  Children make excellent progress in their development. Assessment of children's learning is extremely precise and accurate. Learning priorities are constantly identified and worked towards through highly motivating activities and play opportunities. Children flourish in the exciting and highly stimulating home environment.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder extends opportunities for them to express themselves and learn about emotions, and develop strategies to effectively problem solve. She talks enthusiastically about this being a pathway for children to learn how to manage their feelings and open barriers to communication.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder places an exceptionally strong focus on children's safety. She supports children to learn about keeping themselves safe through a variety of activities, such as engaging children in discussions about how to stay safe on walks to school.  The childminder forms strong links with other settings and professionals. Her sensitive and purposeful demeanour means that she can ensure children's current needs are quickly identified and adults work together to sustain children's excellent progress.

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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 enhance the excellent partnerships with parents, finding even more ways to encourage them to share information about their children's learning and achievements at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her co-childminder and other members of the co-childminder's household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is well qualified and works closely alongside a co-childminder. They constantly share expertise and skills to create an excellent learning environment and ensure that children make rapid progress in their development. The childminder continually reflects on her practice to identify areas that can be developed further and is keen to involve parents even more in sharing their children's learning and achievements at home. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the wider issues surrounding child protection. She understands her responsibility to protect children who may be at risk from harmful situations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an extensive insight into how children learn. She is highly motivated and enthusiastic in her teaching. She expertly plans an abundance of exciting learning opportunities that inspire children to learn. Children demonstrate excellent mathematical and problem-solving skills. For example, the childminder challenges children to count, recognise mathematical symbols as they talk about adding and taking away one more and think about the outcome, recounting each time to reassure themselves. They take great pride in their achievements which are highly praised by the childminder. Children use their fingers with skill to handle and manipulate small pieces or tools, such as making kebabs for their snack. They are exceptionally imaginative, joining in role play and sharing their own ideas. The childminder skilfully tailors her use of language to support each child's stage of development, extending their vocabulary through skilful questioning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in the highly stimulating and nurturing care of the childminder. They are happy, extremely confident and self-assured. The childminder understands the importance of engaging children with the wider community. They visit the park, attend school and local events. Parents speak highly of the positive experiences children are provided with, enabling them to develop exemplary social skills. Children's health and well-being is exceptionally well promoted. They spend plenty of time in the highly stimulating garden. High standards of hygiene and excellent opportunities for independence mean children's personal needs are exceptionally well supported.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress from their starting points. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children develop extremely positive attitudes to learning, demonstrate determination and resilience. Their mathematical and literacy skills are exceptionally well developed. They are very imaginative and creative.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486845 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1006746 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 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 2015. She works from the home of another childminder in Hickling, Norfolk. The childminder operates all year from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.45pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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