Childminder EY496078

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2018 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 well-qualified childminder demonstrates an uncompromising commitment towards evaluating and achieving excellence in her practice. She is a highly reflective practitioner and constantly reviews her provision and makes continual improvements. This positively benefits the children in her care.  The childminder works very effectively in partnership with parents and other local early years providers. For example, she exchanges high-quality information with them and provides excellent continuity in children's learning and care.  The childminder's teaching is based on her superb knowledge and understanding of how children learn and their individual needs. She makes excellent use of her high- quality observations and parents' comments to help her assess children's development and the next steps in their learning precisely.  The childminder focuses exceptionally well on helping children from a very young age

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This provision is outstanding

to acquire communication and language skills. She is highly skilled at asking questions and provides time for children to think and respond according to their age and ability.  Children demonstrate that they are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's care. They receive highly nurturing care and are respected as unique individuals. This helps to support children's emotional well-being very well and provides them with a strong base from which to explore the world around them.

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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 build on the already excellent opportunities offered to children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 with the children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and from the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection procedures. She is extremely vigilant about monitoring children's welfare and knows exactly what action to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder is a highly skilled and dedicated professional who continuously broadens her already excellent knowledge through training opportunities. For example, she has undertaken extensive training to assist her even further in supporting the development of children's early communication and language. She meticulously evaluates the quality of her provision to identify areas for further development. For example, she has interesting plans in place to enhance the outdoor area to help maximise children's excellent learning opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder shares with parents the highest expectations for each child's achievements. She is extremely effective in assessing and monitoring what children have achieved to help plan for the best next steps in their learning. The childminder's exceptionally high-quality teaching contributes to the excellent progress that children make in their learning. She focuses sharply on developing children's speech and language skills. She makes language enjoyable, children enjoy singing favourite songs and rhymes as they play and make great progress. The childminder is enthusiastic and animated, helping to keep children's attention and engagement in their play. For example, during a music and movement activity, she uses actions and words to help children learn about positional language and their body. The childminder is exceptionally skilled at being genuinely engaged with children. She knows precisely when to intervene to extend their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

learning, language and play and when to step back.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children radiate happiness in the setting. The childminder's calm, caring and patient manner helps to create a superbly nurturing environment for children. She has a natural ability to make learning fun and she continually sustains children's interests. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement, as well as excellent levels of the childminder's attention and interaction. This helps to build high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder promotes a very healthy lifestyle with plenty of outdoor play, trips out in the community and healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress in relation to their starting points. They are highly motivated and have an exceptionally positive attitude to learning. Children develop an early enjoyment of stories and rhymes ready for their future learning. Very young children make speedy progress in their physical development. Children benefit from excellent opportunities to develop their social skills and to mix and learn in large groups with the local community. They are extremely well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496078 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1033999 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Hebburn, South Tyneside. She cares for children Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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