Childminder EY498063

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 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 quality of the childminder's teaching is inspiring. She is extremely passionate about providing children with stimulating learning experiences and she has very high expectations of what they can achieve. This contributes to the excellent progress children make from their starting points.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder acts as an excellent role model and sensitively supports children to understand and follow rules. Children learn to respect and value the opinions and feelings of others. They demonstrate impeccable manners, take turns and play cooperatively together.  School readiness is a strength of the setting. Children are extremely well prepared for this next step in their learning. They can put on their own clothes and make their needs known. Older children can write some letters and have an excellent knowledge of the wider world and how to work with numbers and shapes.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has excellent relationships with parents and other professionals. Every effort is made to involve them in their children's achievements and the next steps in their children's learning.  The childminder is very experienced and passionate about her work with children. She uses self-evaluation effectively to prioritise continuous improvement to help her to maintain the excellent quality of her practice and provision to the highest possible level.

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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 make the most of professional development opportunities and monitor the impact this has on maintaining the excellent outcomes for children.

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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 spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is extremely vigilant and supervises children exceptionally well. She has an excellent understanding of her comprehensive policies and procedures which she implements highly effectively to protect children. She has an extensive understanding of the procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child. Parents receive a great deal of information about their children's progress. Written comments show parents are extremely pleased with the way their children are cared for by the childminder. The childminder maintains her professional development through a range of methods, including training. She is passionate to continue to embrace new information and adapt her practice to maintain outstanding progress for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly knowledgeable about the ways in which children learn. She makes use of her expert understanding to plan worthwhile learning experiences. Regular assessments and precise planning contribute to children's remarkable development. She is quick to identify gaps in children's learning and takes immediate action to address these. The childminder models mathematical language exceptionally well as she demonstrates size, shape and quantity to help children to make connections. She is excellent at sustaining children's thinking through interesting learning opportunities. The childminder supports children's communication and language exceptionally well. She constantly engages children in meaningful conversations and models descriptive language to enhance their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy and content. They flourish in the care of the dedicated and caring childminder. They form exceptional relationships with the childminder and she works extremely closely with their parents. For example, information is exchanged daily to enhance children's care and learning at home and with the childminder. Children's independence is excellent. They are encouraged to take small, supervised risks to promote their learning. For example, children carefully use a knife to cut a banana and explain why the knife must be used safely. The childminder is very persuasive and encourages children to enjoy fruit and the nutritious contents of their lunchboxes.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children display great determination and perseverance as they explore, investigate and test out their own play ideas. Children make outstanding progress from their starting points. They demonstrate very high levels of curiosity and intense concentration. For example, they enthusiastically explore the play dough and dried seeds and develop very strong small-muscle skills as they use tools purposefully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498063 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1041527 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Stourport-on-Severn. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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