Childminder EY497747

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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 childminder is dedicated and conscientious. She demonstrates a deep commitment and continuously strives for excellence in her pursuit of providing children with an exceptional early years experience. She values and carefully considers the views of parents and children.  The childminder has established extremely strong and caring relationships with the children she cares for. She provides a nurturing environment, where children thrive on the attention, praise and encouragement the childminder lavishes on them. This helps to support the rapid progress that children make in their learning and development.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder supports children to be tolerant to one another and to learn to take turns and to share their toys. Children listen to the childminder attentively as she explains rules that help to keep them safe and healthy.  The childminder's teaching is inspirational. She uses her skills and knowledge of how

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This provision is outstanding

children learn to provide interesting and stimulating opportunities for children.  The childminder places an extremely high focus on supporting children's communication skills. She commentates on what children are doing, introduces new words to extend their vocabulary and repeats words to them to support their correct pronunciation. Furthermore, the childminder uses sign language effectively as an additional means to provide supplementary support to children in this area.

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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, monitoring the impact this has on maintaining the excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities inside and outdoors, and assessed the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members and looked at relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an extensive understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding the welfare of a child. She constantly considers ways to ensure that risks to children in her home and on outings are minimised. For example, when out and about in the local community, younger children wear fluorescent tabards and older children wear wristbands detailing the childminder's contact details. The childminder monitors children's progress diligently. She uses her observations and knowledge exceptionally well to ensure children are inspired and appropriately challenged to learn at all stages in their development. Partnerships with parents are strong. They relish reading the informative learning journals that the childminder uses to show the remarkable progress that their children are making. The childminder shows drive and enthusiasm. She understands and values the importance of

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

extending her knowledge even further, planning personal research and training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's teaching motivates children to learn. She has ambitious expectations of what children can achieve. For example, even very young children show extraordinary capabilities during a 'woodworking' activity. Children talk about the different textures and shapes of the materials they are using. Enthusiastically assisted by the childminder, children competently use hammers and nails. This helps to support their dexterity and build their awareness of how to use tools safely. Children enjoy revisiting previous experiences as they look at photographs of the broad range of activities that they have participated in. They recall posting letters in the 'red post box' to their parents, and describe a trip on the top floor of a double decker bus. The childminder uses innovative ideas to captivate children's engagement levels. For instance, to encourage children's colour recognition, they complete a colour tally of the cars passing a junction near to her

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are exceptionally happy and thoroughly enjoy their time in the care of the dedicated childminder. She has developed a wonderful, natural rapport with children. This enables her to sensitively support their emotional well-being, such as giving them reassuring cuddles. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence in social situations. They eagerly engage in conversations with visitors. Children are highly motivated to do things for themselves. The childminder helps children to develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. They learn to be meticulous over personal hygiene, and to enjoy eating healthy food and playing in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making outstanding progress in their learning. They show an enthusiasm for learning, which is skilfully supported by the childminder's excellent teaching abilities. Children are exceptionally confident, motivated and engaged in their activities. They are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497747 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1040502 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Irthlingborough. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She 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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