Childminder EY500031

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 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 has an excellent understanding of children's abilities and uses this knowledge to meticulously plan activities to extend children's learning. Children are exceptionally well challenged. The childminder builds on their thinking skills at every opportunity, developing confident, inquisitive learners who enjoy investigating and experimenting.  The childminder consistently reflects on her practice to identify areas that can be developed further. She researches current thinking on teaching, which supports her understanding of innovative teaching methods. She uses her knowledge to promote children's learning in a highly effective way.  The childminder is highly skilled and sensitive in helping children form secure emotional attachments, providing a strong base for their developing independence and encouraging exploration. Children thrive in the homely atmosphere. The childminder's routines ensure their needs are met promptly, they understand what is happening next

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This provision is outstanding

and are ready to make the most of learning opportunities.  The childminder forms excellent links with parents and other professionals. Her sensitive and purposeful approach means that she can ensure children's current needs are quickly identified and adults work together to sustain children's excellent progress. She supports parents to extend their child's learning at home.

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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

 develop further the highly stimulating outdoor environment to continue to enhance children's excellent learning experiences.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector took into account the written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She uses this extremely well to promote learning of the highest standard. This, alongside her commitment to her own continual development and ongoing training, has a significantly positive effect on her teaching. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children's safety is paramount. The childminder fully understands safeguarding issues and her risk assessments keep children safe, both within her home and on outings. The childminder is extremely well organised. She ensures that policies and procedures are updated regularly, taking into account any changes in legislation and information from training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's observations and assessments clearly evidence children's progress and she has an excellent understanding of each child's level of ability. Her depth of knowledge means she can ensure activities are targeted to extend children's skills. Children learn to correctly hold a pencil when making marks for a purpose, for example, as they find and identify bugs in the garden and record they have found them. Children find learning enjoyable and, as a result, they are highly motivated and make rapid progress in all areas. Conversations with children are a key strength of the childminder's teaching. She expertly promotes children's confidence and curiosity. The way she poses questions and the tone of her voice give the impression that children and adults are on a learning journey together. Children grow in confidence in using letter sounds and have lots of opportunities to make marks, shapes and letters. The childminder uses every opportunity to reinforce

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

mathematical language. She actively plans activities to extend children's understanding of number, colour and positional language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to develop the confidence and self-esteem of young children. Children who are more energetic are well supported to take advantage of learning opportunities and develop their independence. Children learn to adopt a healthy lifestyle as they have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and challenge themselves physically. The childminder acknowledges that there is scope to further develop the range of activities available outside. The childminder is an excellent role model. She skilfully guides children's behaviour so they learn to share toys and behave well. Children are developing an excellent understanding of how to manage their own safety. For instance, they are encouraged to think of solutions to the risks associated with tripping hazards.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children have a wonderful time in the childminder's home. They all make rapid progress in relation to their starting points. Children are highly motivated, keen to take part in activities and extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. They consistently demonstrate high levels of motivation and a thirst for learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500031 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1052680 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 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 Southport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care.

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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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