Debra Ann Bennett

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2018 18 November 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 offers an outstanding service. Her constant drive for improvement is supported by excellent systems which help her to review and develop the quality of her provision. She is wholeheartedly committed to her own professional development and demonstrates an uncompromising dedication to improving outcomes for children.  The childminder works exceptionally well in partnership with parents to exchange information about all aspects of children's welfare and learning. She is highly successful in facilitating a continued, joined-up approach that meticulously meets the needs of individual children and supports their emotional well-being. Children flourish in the childminder's care and delight in her company.  The childminder has a superb understanding of how young children learn. She rigorously monitors their development and records insightful observations of their learning. Where gaps in children's learning are identified, she provides specific,

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This provision is outstanding

targeted support to help them to make rapid progress and reach their full potential.  The childminder's home, both indoors and outside, is highly stimulating and exceptionally well resourced. It has been planned meticulously to support all seven areas of learning.

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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 embed the excellent strategies in place to support children's understanding and exploration of the natural environment.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about child protection issues and confident in the procedures for reporting concerns. Risk assessments are meticulously implemented. The childminder is highly reflective and regularly seeks the views of children, parents and other professionals. She uses this information to drive ongoing improvements. Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning provided and they comment that the childminder is, 'exceptional'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is a highly skilled teacher. She dedicates her time to researching enjoyable and effective methods that captivate children's interests. She implements what she learns brilliantly, utilising every opportunity to extend children's language and thinking skills. For example, following research into the use of more natural play resources, she has developed her learning environment further, to provide a highly stimulating range of intriguing items that ignites children's curiosity. She observes children playing, for example, with the antique scales that she has placed in the role-play area. As children begin to notice the bearings move when weight is added, she places a basket of pine cones nearby and steps back. Children become enthralled in adding more and more pine cones to the scales in an attempt to tip the balance of weight. The childminder skilfully supports their language development as she introduces a commentary to help explain

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

what is happening. Children begin to understand early scientific concepts of weight and balance. They rapidly acquire new language and their numeracy skills are supported as they learn to count pine cones to make the scales balance.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is a wonderful role model. She consistently praises children's achievements and excellent behaviour. Children thoroughly enjoy the opportunities they have to develop their physical skills on a variety of outings into their local community. The childminder plans to develop her outdoor provision to include trips to the local forest and further embrace learning outdoors. Children's independence is promoted exceptionally well. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles through meaningful teaching about nutritious food and the importance of exercise. For example, children learn how to grow vegetables and discuss the nutritional benefits of eating them.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are enthusiastic and brimming with confidence. They make exceptional progress in their learning from their starting points. They learn to respect other people's views and beliefs and find out about their own and other cultures. Children show a genuine love of books, writing and drawing. They demonstrate all of the essential skills that they need in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464792 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1066972 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Meols, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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