Childminder EY484543

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2017 23 September 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 successfully addressed the action set at her last inspection. She has provided Ofsted with up-to-date information to enable all required checks to be completed to ensure the suitability of her assistant. The childminder has developed a meticulous approach to record keeping and she is exceptionally well organised.  This highly experienced childminder has a deep understanding of how to provide an environment where children can learn, explore and create. She makes excellent use of her high-quality observations and assessments of children's learning. She sets precise targets to help children make rapid progress from their starting points.  From the outset, parents are supported in ways that promote continuity in their children's learning. The childminder provides many ideas and activities, tailored to each child's needs, that parents can use at home. Children very rapidly gain the skills and

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This provision is outstanding

attributes needed to be ready for school.  Promoting children's personal, social and emotional development is given top priority. Children are extremely well settled in the childminder's care and she has a very nurturing approach. Children are exceedingly well mannered, kind and caring. Their behaviour is exemplary.  The childminder monitors children's learning meticulously. This helps her to very quickly identify any emerging weaknesses in their development and address these at the earliest opportunity.

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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 the excellent opportunities for children who prefer to play outside and review the impact of planned changes on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is well qualified. She precisely identifies where she and her assistant can develop their skills and knowledge further. This enables them to continually enhance the provision for children's learning and care. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a highly comprehensive knowledge of the possible signs that a child's welfare may be at risk and to whom any concerns should be reported. She ensures that she and her assistant have an up-to-date knowledge of child protection issues. The childminder regularly seeks parents' views to support the highly effective reflection on the service she provides. She makes rigorous use of their feedback to help bring about an ambitious and successful drive for continuous improvement. She currently has plans to further develop and extend the inspiring outdoor play area to create a fairy garden, to provide even more exciting play opportunities for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an expert knowledge of how to motivate children to learn through the activities she provides. Children are very eager to join in activities and show excellent levels of involvement during their play. The childminder makes highly effective use of interactions to encourage children to recall what they know. Children enjoy looking at photographs of a recent trip to a farm park and talking about the animals they saw and fed. Children have frequent opportunities to think critically and to form their own predictions. They delight in trying to thread beads onto laces and think carefully about how to add pieces to a number puzzle so that each side is equal. Children have an abundance of excellent first-hand experiences to learn about the natural world. For example, they relish exploring the feel and smell when cutting boiled eggs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model for the children in her care. She provides a superb range of opportunities to effectively promote children's awareness of others. Children enjoy taking part in visits to community events and raising money for charitable causes. The childminder's excellent practice promotes children's development of independence and self-care skills highly successfully. Children demonstrate a first-rate knowledge of why effective hygiene routines are important for helping to maintain their good health. The childminder skilfully introduces children to healthy lifestyles. They have excellent opportunities for fresh air, outdoor play and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make consistently high rates of progress in relation to their starting points. They are extremely well motivated and show strong self-confidence. Children are curious and active learners. They show a keen interest in the literacy and mathematical activities. Children are being exceptionally well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484543 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1107935 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Dronfield, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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