Lamb, Victoria Brenda

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2018 24 June 2013

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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 provides an exceptional range of high-quality learning experiences for children inside and outdoors. The quality of teaching is outstanding.  The childminder sets very high standards for herself and children. There is a robust system in place for supporting children's emotional well-being. This is reflected in the secure way that the children behave in the environment and also in the positive comments made by parents.  Excellent partnerships between parents and the childminder ensure that parents are well informed about their child's developmental progress. Assessments include information the childminder obtains about learning and development at home.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of child development. She makes the most of every opportunity to help children learn. Children very much enjoy the rich variety of learning experiences on offer.  The childminder demonstrates an uncompromising commitment towards achieving

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This provision is outstanding

excellence in all areas. She is constantly updating her knowledge and extending her understanding through a targeted programme of professional development.  The childminder proactively seeks opportunities to work with other providers. This has a very positive impact on the continuity of care children receive and fully supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder fully understands her role in safeguarding children. The setting is welcoming, stimulating and extremely safe.

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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 already excellent opportunities for physical development in the outdoor area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas that are used when caring for children.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of suitability for all household members, children's details, learning files and a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is highly vigilant and has a deep understanding of the signs and symptoms of different types of abuse. The childminder is alert to changes within the local authority procedures for reporting concerns about children. The childminder uses peer observations with another childminder extremely well to enhance the excellent quality of care and education provided. Furthermore, she leads regular meetings to support continuous development of herself and other childminders in the local cluster. This contributes to the excellent progress children make. The childminder has formed superb partnerships with pre-school settings and schools. For example, she provides regular planning and assessment information to other providers to ensure continuity of learning for children when they are not in her setting. The childminder works very well with parents and supports children's learning at home very well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses her strong knowledge of how children learn and her expertise in teaching to provide imaginative experiences that enthuse and motivate children. Children are active learners who become immersed in planned activities. This helps them to gain a deep understanding of all areas of the curriculum. Children initiate many activities themselves which are then skilfully supported by the childminder. For example, she asks children questions to increase their learning as they enjoy exploring opposites in a game. Children benefit from prolonged periods of uninterrupted time to play and experiment. The childminder is inspirational and has a comprehensive overview of children's progress through her robust assessment and tracking. Planning and assessment arrangements are precise, sharply focused on every child's needs and shared frequently with parents to ensure every child makes the best possible progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Exceptional arrangements to care for children are implemented consistently. Children settle quickly into the childminder's setting each day; she greets them warmly, creating a sense of security. Parents comment that they can leave their child safe in the knowledge that their well-being and care are of the utmost importance to the childminder. The childminder maintains consistent routines and expectations which children quickly become familiar with. She gives the utmost priority to children's good health. Children fully embrace the benefits of outdoor learning and the childminder is now considering how to extend this further. The childminder provides opportunities for children to reflect on their differences by providing a wealth of activities that helps to develop their awareness about other people and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely capable leaders of their own learning. They enjoy acting out role play, taking turns and sharing resources. They develop superb social skills as they listen and take account of others' ideas. The skills and attributes that children acquire prepare them exceptionally well for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456194 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1066500 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 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Harrogate. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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