Childminder EY486903

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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 is exceptionally caring towards children and builds excellent relationships with them. She is highly attentive and warmly gives them the affection and support they need. Children are exceedingly happy in the childminder's highly inclusive home.  The childminder uses precise observations and information from parents to plan extremely well-focused next steps for children's learning. Her teaching is of high quality and children make rapid progress in their learning and development. The childminder challenges children very well and they are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are outstanding. Parents are included in every aspect of their child's learning and development. The childminder works very closely with them to share highly detailed information and help promote continuity of children's care.  The childminder uses her self-evaluation highly effectively. She continually and

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This provision is outstanding

consistently seeks and makes improvements, and takes account of the views of parents and children.  All children's speech and language development is promoted exceptionally well. The childminder speaks slowly and clearly, introduces new vocabulary and gives children plenty of time to think and respond.

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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 a range of professional development opportunities to maintain the already excellent skills and knowledge.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home that are used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household. She discussed a sample of policies and procedures, and assessments of children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the children and considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of the potential risks to children. She knows the action she must take if an allegation is made about a child's welfare being at risk while in her care. The childminder is dedicated to driving continual improvements in her provision. She attends regular training, seeks support from other childminders and uses research to extend her knowledge. The childminder recognises the importance of continuing to access high-quality training in order to maintain her expert teaching skills. This commitment contributes to the excellent quality provision she provides and the rapid progress that children make. Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning provided and they comment that the childminder provides an outstanding service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder actively teaches children and has a superb understanding of child development and how they learn. Her deep understanding of children's needs ensures they are provided with an excellent range of experiences that extends all aspects of their learning and development. The childminder is expert in promoting children's confidence and curiosity. Communication skills are developed exceptionally well. The childminder introduces lots of new vocabulary and skillfully uses discussions and challenging questioning to support children in developing their language and thinking skills. The childminder has very high expectations for all children. She is aware of different children's learning styles and ensures that those who are quieter are well supported and not overlooked. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to play outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The calm, caring and patient manner of the childminder helps create a fantastic, nurturing environment where children flourish. Children are emotionally secure and their well-being is fostered exceptionally well. The childminder is an excellent role model and she constantly praises children's achievements and good behaviour. Children thoroughly enjoy the many opportunities they have to develop their physical skills in the childminder's garden or on a wonderful variety of outings into their local community. Children's independence is promoted exceptionally well. Children show great pride in their achievements as they learn to do things for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children acquire the knowledge and skills that help to prepare them extremely well for starting school. They understand the reasons for rules, are beginning to regulate their own behaviour and sit well in a social group for meals and activities. They are kind, helpful and celebrate each other's uniqueness. Children know how to grow and cook healthy food and make healthy choices in their diet. They know that sounds and letters are linked and that print carries meaning. Children count, recognise numbers and confidently share their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486903 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1014106 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 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 and lives in Radcliffe, Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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Telephone number

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