Childminder EY468441

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2018 4 April 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 has a deep level of understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She meticulously plans a wide variety of stimulating learning experiences. The childminder is exceptionally skilled at extending children's learning and following their interests. Children find activities both challenging and highly enjoyable.  The childminder is extremely well qualified and experienced. She makes highly effective use of training and professional development to deepen her understanding and further improve learning outcomes for children.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of the importance of partnership working. She regularly shares detailed information with parents and other professionals to help them to successfully support children's learning.  Children are exceptionally independent. The childminder actively encourages children to become involved in making decisions, and skilfully supports them as they learn to do

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This provision is outstanding

things for themselves. Children show high levels of resilience, concentration and cooperation.  Children make extremely good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder prepares them exceptionally well for the next stage of their learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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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 with planned developments to further enhance children's learning opportunities in the outdoor area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed parents' written feedback to take their views into account.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed activities in the indoor area.  The inspector reviewed documentation, including children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector jointly evaluated the quality of practice with the childminder. She also discussed other matters relating to leadership, including the childminder's self- evaluation and professional development.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. For example, she has met with the police and other local bodies to support her very detailed understanding of the local community. She acts vigilantly to identify, monitor and report any concern relating to children's welfare. The childminder uses robust systems for assessing and monitoring children's development. She quickly identifies and addresses any gaps in children's development. The childminder regularly and meticulously analyses the effectiveness of her practice. She has moved to a new house since her last inspection, and has ambitious plans for the future development of her outdoor area.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations of what each child can achieve. She accurately assesses what each child can do, and sharply focuses activities and experiences that help to move them on in their learning. For example, children enjoy exploring a tray of rice with scoops and containers. The childminder skilfully introduces counting and other mathematical concepts, such as quantity and weight. She challenges the children to count dots and recognise numbers that they find on cards buried in the rice. Children decide to make the rice into pretend cakes and they take the rice into the home corner and pretend to bake them in the toy oven. The childminder continues to promote their mathematical development very successfully during this child-initiated activity. The childminder has an extremely sharp focus on supporting children's communication and language. She models language exceptionally well to support children's speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally skilled at supporting children's emotional welfare and this is central to her practice. As a result, children have a secure attachment to the childminder and confidently explore the thoughtfully organised learning environment. Children are extremely well behaved and highly cooperative. They choose from a range of healthy options for their snacks and other meals, and help to prepare these, where appropriate. The childminder makes excellent use of opportunities to increase children's understanding of the wider world and other cultures. For example, children learn about the local and wider community during visits to attractions, such as the zoo, forest and historical landmarks. Children fully understand the importance of good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children progress extremely well from their starting points. They demonstrate a variety of skills that helps to prepare them for their future learning. Children demonstrate high levels of persistence and concentration as they, for example, learn how to cut paper with scissors. They know how to keep themselves safe and respond well to instructions. Children receive plenty of time and space to explore their own ideas, and are very motivated and eager to join in. They have excellent social skills and manners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468441 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1102727 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Great Sankey, Warrington. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder does offer some flexible holiday care. The childminder holds early years professional 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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