Wilkinson, Julie Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2017 16 April 2014

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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 enthusiasm and determination of the childminder to provide the highest quality childcare is exemplary. She monitors her provision exceptionally well and has very successfully addressed the recommendation from her previous inspection. She now teaches mathematics exceptionally well.  Children are extremely happy and feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder is highly supportive and attentive to every child's needs. She gets to know children extremely well and children build excellent bonds with her.  All children make rapid progress in their learning. The childminder monitors children's development highly effectively and acts swiftly to reduce any gaps in their learning.  The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She uses praise and reassurance to support children to develop high levels of self-esteem and confidence. Children's behaviour is exceptional. They are helpful, kind to one another and are

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This provision is outstanding

learning to respect each other's opinions.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are excellent at all levels. The childminder works very closely with parents to ensure that she has extensive knowledge of children's achievements at home and their care needs.  The environment is highly stimulating and interesting, with rich learning opportunities provided through a range of inspiring activities and resources.

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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 professional development in order to maintain the excellent standard of teaching and exceptional outcomes for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children as they played and assessed the impact on the children's learning and care.  The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection. She also read comments from parents' questionnaires and letters to take account of their views.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the children's learning and achievements with the childminder and how she plans for their individual learning needs.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and safeguarding procedures. She reviewed evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications and discussed some of her policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection procedures. She has a secure knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk. She is extremely vigilant and knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder keeps herself up to date with current legislation and attends necessary training. She recognises the importance of continuing her professional development to help her maintain her highly skilled teaching practice and the outstanding outcomes for children. She has enrolled on a course of online training and is keen to complete this to continue enhancing her knowledge and skills. The childminder has a clear understanding of the significant events or changes to circumstances that she must notify Ofsted about.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is extremely passionate about her role. She is highly responsive to each child's individual needs. She skilfully interacts with children to provide excellent support for their communication and language skills. For example, she provides consistent commentaries of what children are doing and uses questioning extremely effectively. Children show high levels of fascination, for example, as they explore the mini-beast toys using magnifying glasses. The childminder uses this opportunity highly effectively to build on the children's mathematical understanding. She explains to them about the symmetrical patterns on the butterfly and encourages them to estimate how many legs the centipede has. She extends this activity exceptionally well, reading a story about a caterpillar to the children. She uses a homemade large caterpillar and picture cards of food as props to accompany the story and capture the children's interests. They listen

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

intensely and concentrate extremely well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in an exceptionally well-organised environment where the childminder meets their care needs exceedingly well. Children have an excellent choice from an extensive range of resources, helping to support their independence highly effectively. The childminder provides many superb opportunities for children to become aware of healthy lifestyles and of keeping themselves safe. They delight in visiting parks and soft-play centres and take walks in the community as well as using the garden. They enjoy eating healthy foods and develop a thorough understanding of hygiene routines.?

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress and are exceptionally well prepared for school. They are self-motivated and confident to initiate their own play. They are extremely eager to learn, listen and concentrate. Children make exciting discoveries and self-assured decisions and they play with increasing levels of independence. They get on exceptionally well with each other and are respectful and kind.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207681 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1086970 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 16 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The childminding service operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for a week at Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 and receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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