Childminder EY487305

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 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

 The childminder has worked exceptionally hard since opening her provision to create a highly stimulating learning environment. She provides an exciting range of inspirational learning experiences that is tailored to the age and ability of each child in her care.  The childminder has an ambitious vision of exemplary childcare. She rigorously uses self-evaluation in her drive to deliver the best possible service.  The childminder carries out meticulous observations of children's development. She makes accurate assessments of children's progress and uses this information extremely well to help them to make rapid progress.  The childminder has undertaken extensive training and professional development and gained a substantial knowledge of how children learn and develop. For example, she uses her learning about the development of children's communication and language skills to provide an exceptionally rich language environment. Children demonstrate

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This provision is outstanding

impressive language skills as they talk about their play and learning.  The childminder provides superb support for children's social and emotional development. She is warm and caring and highly responsive to children's needs. Children are extremely well-settled at their home from home. They warmly welcome visitors and thoroughly enjoy sharing their achievements with them.  Children have exceptional support to develop a strong awareness of themselves. They learn to value the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children are fascinated to learn about children's lives in Africa and take great delight in wearing a tribal music belt to practise an African dance.

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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

 consider even more ways to extend children's already extremely strong independence skills.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities and ensures that she meets all the requirements to protect and promote children's welfare. The childminder is highly vigilant and ensures that she carries out robust risk assessments to ensure children remain safe on the premises and during the many outings and visits she plans. The childminder has established very strong partnerships with other childminders, settings and the local school. She uses these links to further enhance the opportunities for children. For example, children were thrilled to take part in a local pre-school sports day. The childminder works exceptionally closely with parents. She regularly provides them with comprehensive information and photographs about their children's progress and achievements. Parents comment very positively about the childminder's quality of care. They praise her professionalism and expertise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model. Children are enthralled by her storytelling techniques. They snuggle up to her and delight in retelling familiar stories with superb confidence and expression. The childminder uses her extensive knowledge of children's interests and learning to plan highly challenging activities. She expertly introduces toys and materials to further children's understanding of the world. For example, children explore the link between their food and where it comes from and enjoy exciting farm role play and messy cereal play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are exceptionally well motivated. They become engrossed in their learning and spend significant amounts of time completing challenging activities. The childminder focuses sharply on developing children's independence and self-care skills. She is now considering how to develop children's already strong independence skills even further. The childminder provides children with extensive opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children are thrilled to have their own inflatable hurdles and javelin to practice with for their own sports day. Children are extremely polite and their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder ensures that children understand the benefits of a healthy diet. She provides a wide choice of healthy snack options and promotes children's interest in growing their own food. Chidren proudly show off their vegetable seedlings which they have been diligently caring for.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are highly confident and independent. They make excellent progress and are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children are making exceptional progress with their languge and communication skills and display superb attitudes to play and learning. Children receive exemplary support to prepare them for school. They know how to dress and undress for physical activities, follow rules and routines and enjoy using their mathematical and mark-making skills as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487305 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1007697 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Broughton Astley, Leicestershire. She operates from 8am until 6pm all year round, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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