Chrusciak, Anna Sharon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 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

 Children rapidly flourish in the childminder's care. They quickly build close bonds with the childminder and the other children in her setting. Children are extremely happy and settled. They eagerly arrive in the mornings. Children are confident and demonstrate they feel safe with the childminder.  The childminder has established very close relationships with the parents. She keeps parents frequently informed about their children's progress and development. The childminder provides a wealth of innovative ideas that parents use to support their children's progress even further at home.  The childminder is driven to continually improve her practice. She frequently seeks the important views of parents and children. She skilfully implements their ideas into her identified areas for further development. The childminder seeks the professional views of other childminders while completing observations on each other's practice.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder knows each of the children in her care very well. She precisely evaluates the individual assessments of children's development and achievements. The childminder very rapidly identifies any areas where children may need further help. She provides targeted support to help them make the best possible progress in all areas of learning.  Children eagerly enjoy the wealth of outdoor activities the childminder provides. For example, they enjoy watering vegetables, fruit and herbs they have planted and cared for. Children delight in exploring the local woods, parks and farms.

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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 explore excellent professional development opportunities that focus on delivering the highest quality of teaching.

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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 reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places the children's safety and welfare at the heart of all she does. She skilfully teaches them about ways in which they can keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches children how to cross the road safely and what things could be potential hazards while they are out on trips. The childminder has extensive knowledge about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to contact in her local authority to report any such concerns. The childminder has built very close partnerships with other settings that children attend. She frequently shares the assessments of children's learning to fully support their continuity of care. The childminder has plans to continue attending regular opportunities for professional development to enhance her excellent knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder expertly supports children's language and communication skills. For example, she repeats words back to them to fully support their pronunciation. She introduces interesting new words into their play, such as 'squashing' and 'squishy' as they mould and design the play dough into different shapes. The childminder frequently uses opportunities to extend and develop the children's mathematical skills. She supports them in counting the number of strawberries on their plant and uses positional language, such as 'in front' and 'behind'. Children have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills, for example, they confidently attempt writing their name on their paintings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder successfully supports them in learning to negotiate between themselves. Children play very cooperatively together, share and take turns. From an early age their independence is fully promoted. Young children take off their own shoes and happily help to tidy away the toys. The childminder supports children in their excellent hygiene practices. She reminds young children to wash their hands before meals and snacks, while older children do not need prompts. The childminder skilfully uses mealtimes to talk to children about food that is good for them. They look at books and read stories about this. Children eagerly participate in activities to mark different festivals and develop a respect for the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making excellent progress from their starting points. They are eager learners and are fully engaged in the abundant range of challenging activities. Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage in learning and for their move on to school. They eagerly discuss what the fruit, vegetables and herbs need to grow as they water the plants. Young children rapidly develop their coordination skills. For example, when they explore paint with their hands, brushes and cars.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489094 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1014905 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Shefford. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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