Childminder EY488669

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 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 incredibly knowledgeable and qualified to a very high level. She has a very clear understanding of her responsibilities and is extremely organised.  The childminder makes precise observations and assessments of children's learning to determine their interests and abilities. She makes excellent use of what she knows to plan and provide a range of broad, rich and exciting activities. Children make rapid progress in their development.  The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She has a settling-in process that provides all families with a unique opportunity to become familiar with the setting over an extended period. Children form incredibly close bonds with the childminder.  Children quickly learn to behave very well from an early age. The childminder has house rules that children have helped to create. She consistently reminds children of the boundaries and clearly models her expectations. She values children's efforts and

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This provision is outstanding

praises all positive behaviour.  Children are kind, considerate and respectful. The childminder talks to them about diversity and promotes equality of opportunity for all children in her home.  The childminder promotes children's safety and welfare exceptionally well. She carries out daily checks to help her to reduce any risks to children.  Partnerships with parents are highly successful. The childminder shares a two-way flow of information about children's care and learning in a range of innovative ways. Children benefit from exceptional continuity between the setting and home.

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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

 monitor the impact that the further programme of professional development has on the already excellent quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the documents, records and policies available.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector sought the views of parents from the written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is incredibly driven and ambitious. She reflects on the quality of her provision using the Ofsted self-evaluation form and an ongoing reflective log. She sets herself monthly action plans with clear targets for future development. For example, the childminder has identified a desire to enhance the focus of her already very strong programme of professional development. The childminder conducts research, accesses training and works in successful partnerships with other providers and professionals. She aims to extend her teaching skills even further to help her to continue providing children with excellent learning experiences that support their rapid progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an expert knowledge of child protection issues and safeguarding legislation. She knows how to respond appropriately to any concerns to help protect children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder knows children incredibly well. She promotes their next steps in learning through a careful balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. Children greatly enjoy creative and imaginative play. They eagerly engage in pretend play with different props and resources. The childminder provides them with play dough which they use to make different marks, patterns and shapes. Children are developing excellent social skills. The childminder helps them to join in with others and begin to share. Children are developing strong language skills. The childminder encourages them to respond to questions and express their own thoughts. The childminder uses an extremely robust system to monitor children's progress. She implements very speedy and highly effective interventions for any children requiring additional help. This means no child falls behind.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder effectively promotes children's physical well-being. She sensitively meets their care needs. Children are developing a deep understanding about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides an excellent variety of nutritional foods and talks to children about the benefits of eating well. Children thoroughly enjoy using the physical and sports play equipment that the childminder provides to encourage them to exercise. The childminder promotes rigorous hygiene routines. She helps children to use the toilet when ready, wash their hands and brush their teeth.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are developing at high levels for their age. They acquire all the skills they need for the eventual move on to school. Children are curious and they are beginning to make links between activities to extend their games. They are confident and independent. Children develop literacy and mathematical skills at a very young age. They can count up to 10 and sort objects into groups. They capably hold different tools, such as pens and experiment with writing using a range of materials. Children are highly successful learners who consistently display motivation and enthusiasm to play, explore and learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488669 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1013651 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Wythall on the outskirts of Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides care from 7am until 6pm for three days a week. She also offers before- and after-school care as required. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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