Atkins, Diane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2018 17 December 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's dedication and commitment to improving outcomes for children and their families are exemplary. Her passion and desire to constantly improve her already deep knowledge help to ensure that children are provided with high-quality interactions and activities that motivate and ignite their natural curiosity.  Children thrive and demonstrate considerably high levels of self-confidence and self- esteem as they joyfully explore the vibrant learning environments, inside and outdoors.  Teaching is consistently of a high standard. High-quality observations and accurate assessments are used meticulously to ensure planning is highly effective and meets the individual needs of each child. Children make rapid progress from their starting points.  The childminder effectively engages parents in their children's learning, both at the childminder's setting and at home. Parents are highly complimentary of the childminder

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This provision is outstanding

and her co-childminder.  Children benefit greatly from the excellent array of activities they undertake away from the childminder's home. They develop their physical skills and gain confidence in new situations as they visit friends at other childminders, feed the ducks and walk to school.  The childminder works harmoniously with her co-childminder to maintain meticulously high standards of provision.

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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 opportunities for parents to contribute to and be thoroughly involved in the self-evaluation of the setting, to make even more meaningful changes to the service provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed this with her.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documents and checked evidence of the suitability of other household members.  The inspector took account of parents' views by means of reading testimonials made available on the day and comments in children's learning folders.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is extremely attentive to all aspects of children's health, safety and welfare. She is vigilant towards identifying potential signs of abuse and is very knowledgeable and confident of the procedure to follow to report her concerns. The childminder's rigorous monitoring of educational programmes helps her to swiftly identify where children may be slow to develop key skills. She rapidly implements targeted support where necessary, to ensure children maintain their excellent levels of development. The childminder completes training on a wide range of early years topics. Furthermore, she conducts her own reading and research. Her recent research has allowed her to deepen her expert knowledge of how children learn. This has a positive impact on the rigour and quality of her already precise and accurate assessments. The childminder is keen to widen her self-evaluation systems by seeking even more ideas from

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates extremely high expectations of what children can learn and achieve and is highly effective in maximising every opportunity for learning. She uses a host of teaching techniques to consolidate children's prior learning and pose new challenges. For example, they recall and discuss in great detail how they have reared and cared for butterflies and what they need to do next to ensure they are strong enough to be released. Younger children observe quietly and copy words, demonstrating their developing listening and attention, communication and social skills. Children enjoy the challenge of completing complex puzzles and games. They showcase their excellent mathematical and critical-thinking skills as they compare jigsaw pieces, count during routines and use their fingers to add and subtract numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are immensely independent from a young age and develop many skills beyond typical expectations. They help with various tasks and manage their own self-care needs with minimal support. The childminder builds strong and trustful bonds with children and they actively seek her out for comfort and reassurance. She is an excellent role model who guides and encourages children to follow her simple but highly effective rules and boundaries. Children's behaviour is exemplary. Children are actively encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle. They access the outdoors every day, in all weathers, and are provided with healthy snacks and drinks.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are keen, motivated and eager learners who approach all they do with excitement and anticipation. They thoroughly enjoy listening to stories and use their imaginative skills to predict what might happen next. All children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502381 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1137717 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 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with another registered childminder, who is her husband.

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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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