Childminder EY417165

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 20 February 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 childminder is extremely dedicated to furthering her professional development and continually keeping up to date with changes to current guidance and legislation. She regularly views relevant publications and websites to enable her to precisely enhance future outcomes for children.  All children make excellent progress. The childminder has an exceptional knowledge of children's individual interests. She positively follows and extends these to support their future learning.  The childminder understands how to monitor children's ongoing development across all seven areas of learning. She uses highly effective systems to ensure any gaps in children's learning are promptly identified and addressed.  Children are inquisitive and are willing to 'have a go' for themselves. They are independent learners and competently use an array of tools and equipment.  The childminder has developed very strong links with local primary schools and

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This provision is outstanding

completes thorough reports for teachers to share details about children's needs. Children are exceptionally well prepared for the move on to the next stage in their learning.  Children are tremendously happy and thoroughly enjoy exploring their surroundings. They form very strong bonds and secure attachments to the childminder. This makes a significant contribution to children's emotional well-being.

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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 learning opportunities that extend children's developing awareness of growth, decay and change over time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places the utmost priority on protecting children's welfare. She has a comprehensive understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and knows how to correctly respond to any concerns. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments on her premises and for outings in the local area. These enable her to maintain children's health and safety at all times. The childminder is extremely committed and devoted to her daily role and responsibilities. She consistently evaluates her practice and strives for continuous improvement to provide the best possible service for children and their families. The childminder intends to continue to extend children's awareness of growth, decay and change over time to further foster their excellent understanding of the world.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder accurately uses the information gathered from children's observations and assessments to plan a rich variety of interesting and stimulating activities. For example, young children remain deeply engaged and motivated as they explore and investigate malleable materials. The childminder skilfully models language to children, encourages them to repeat words and familiar expressions and correctly pronounces vocabulary. This efficiently helps support children to develop extremely good early speech and communication skills. Partnerships with parents are superb. The childminder completes detailed progress reports about children's development to ensure parents have a meticulous overview of how to continue their children's learning at home. Furthermore, parents are actively involved in establishing their children's starting points on entry.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's behaviour is outstanding. The childminder provides children with very clear explanations and continually reinforces boundaries to ensure they are fully aware of her expectations. She uses frequent praise and encouragement to successfully build children's high levels of assurance and self-esteem. The childminder entirely appreciates the benefits of outdoor play and provides children with vast opportunities to enhance their physical development. Children easily follow effective hygiene practices, comfortably manage their own personal needs and develop exceptional self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children consistently gain key skills in preparation for nursery and school. They show extremely high levels of concentration and determination throughout their learning experiences. Children develop excellent thinking and problem-solving skills. They confidently express their ideas and construct their own creations. Children acquire extensive early mathematical skills. For instance, young children fill and empty a selection of containers, begin to recognise different quantities and practise counting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417165 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1102275 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Cramlington, Northumberland. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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