Pipe, Tina Maria

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2018 9 June 2015

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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 high expectations for what children can achieve. She uses her secure knowledge of their individual skills and abilities to move them successfully on to the next stage of their learning. Children make exceptional progress from their starting points and some exceed the level of development typical for their age.  The childminder uses her strong knowledge of child development to provide enthusing experiences in all aspects of learning. Young children develop a strong passion for books and early writing. They learn to focus during story time and are constantly thinking ahead, making connections between their prior knowledge and the text.  Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and are highly confident to explore their environment. They relish the consistent praise and encouragement from the childminder. As a result, children are highly motivated individuals who articulate their

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This provision is outstanding

needs clearly and are always looking for new ways to extend their play ideas.  There is a strong emphasis on building and maintaining robust partnerships with parents and other professionals. Parents comment that they 'feel extremely lucky to find such a wonderful childminder, she exceeds our expectations in every respect'.  The childminder is highly ambitious. She is constantly looking for ways to enhance her strong knowledge and practice, and has worked continuously since her last inspection to build and maintain high standards of provision and care for all children.

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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

 enhance the excellent learning provision for children who like to learn outdoors, to build on their enthusiasm to explore, take risks and attempt new challenges.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 the childminder at appropriate times. She looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of persons living on the premises.  The inspector took into account parents' views through face-to-face discussions and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Children's safety and welfare are paramount at this setting. The childminder has a strong knowledge of child protection issues and thoroughly understands her role to report any welfare concerns. She has invested in undertaking regular child protection courses to enhance her already excellent knowledge and continuously keeps abreast of relevant legislation, such as 'Prevent' duty guidance. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder liaises extremely closely with her local special educational needs coordinator and staff at other settings to provide exceptional tailored support for children who have additional needs. This involves regular exchanging of ideas and observational visits to identify effective strategies to manage children's behaviour. Any gaps in children's learning close rapidly and they make exceptional progress. The childminder constantly reviews her practice. For example, she recognises children have a deep appreciation and curiosity for

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

play in the natural environment, and looks to extend this even further through training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder plans meticulously to ensure that she embeds children's specific next steps into everyday activities. She knows precisely how to capture and extend children's interests. For example, during snack time, the childminder asks children where bananas come from and they immediately reply 'they grow on trees'. The childminder uses this opportunity exceptionally well to explain that bananas are technically regarded as a plant. She shares images using her computer of how bananas grow and extends children's vocabulary as she names different countries. Children concentrate and confidently ask questions, demonstrating excellent communication and thinking skills. The childminder uses her great imagination as she acts out 'Going on a bug hunt'. For example, she changes the tone of her voice and uses her whole body to act out the story. Children excitedly join in and there is lots of laughter as they pretend to be butterflies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely caring and kind, and children develop strong attachments with her. They often go to her for cuddles, such as when they are ready to sleep following a healthy lunch. The childminder is an excellent role model in teaching children how to behave. She uses a range of positive approaches, such as rewards charts and 'high fives' to celebrate their success, and any minor disputes are quickly resolved. Children benefit from excellent opportunities to be physically active outdoors. They are particularly fond of gardening and exploring for mini-beasts. For example, while on a 'bug hunt' in the garden, they carefully turn over logs or stones, using magnifying glasses to look out for centipedes, woodlice and spiders underneath.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop vital early literacy skills and are naturally curious about the world. They cherish opportunities to sit in the childminder's lap and listen attentively to stories. Young children learn to recognise numbers from one to 19, and confidently sort objects by colour. They develop high levels of independence for their age and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393019 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1093865 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the town of Stonehouse, between Stroud and Gloucester, in Gloucestershire. The childminder calls her childminding service 'Chipmunks'. The childminder provides care on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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