Childminder EY387865

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2018 28 May 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 and her assistant have an exceptional approach to children's care and teaching. Children are extremely well settled and happy in their care and thoroughly enjoy spending time with them.  Parents make superb comments about the childminder and hold her in high regard. They speak about the extraordinary aspects of her care and enjoy receiving regular newsletters and home-learning packs.  The childminder's regular and thorough observations enable her to consider all areas of learning that she meets exceptionally well. Any gaps in children's learning are identified swiftly and acted upon as a matter of urgency to support future learning.  Wonderfully planned activities embrace children's interests, secure learning and extends their development to the next level. Children are all making rapid progress.  The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations of herself, assistant

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This provision is outstanding

and children. Children demonstrate remarkable behaviour and high levels of self- confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder and her assistant complete robust self-evaluation. They identify future areas for improvements and target development to further enhance the already superb outcomes for children. Her practice is worthy of dissemination to other early years providers.

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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 focus future developments to further support the already exceptional understanding of how children learn.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and assessed the impact they have on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including, children's learning journeys, policies and procedures and parent information sheets and checked the evidence of suitability for all adults.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Superb partnership working with parents, other early years providers and local schools supports the excellent opportunities children are given. The childminder and her assistant work tirelessly to ensure the collaborative approach remains focused and child centred. Robust reflective practice means the childminder can identify future developments to increase the already excellent opportunities for children. For example, the childminder and assistant have identified further training to support their already exceptional understanding of how children learn and play. The childminder has strong leadership skills and prioritises monitoring, supervision and development of her assistant. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are fully aware of the signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse, including more complex issues, such as radicalisation and extremism. They have robust procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

and a clear procedure in place regarding allegations against staff.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children experience fun, active and interesting activities and play that are planned from their next steps of development and their identified interests. The childminder and her assistant place the greatest emphasis on children's enjoyment. They make activities fun and exciting. For example, children paint eagerly and enjoy expressing their creativity. The childminder embraces this, encouraging exploration when the painting with brushes turns to body painting. She discusses colour, texture and shape. Children's early communication and language skills are exceptionally well supported. Children talk animatedly about what they are involved in and babies are fully involved in discussions, making noises and sounds when spoken to. Building blocks provide the foundations for problem solving and logical thinking. The childminder and assistant talk to children about the various shapes and sizes. This enables them to think about the design of a structure for best balance.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children frequently spend time at the childminder's allotment. They plant, grow, harvest and cook fruit and vegetables that they have grown and show a great respect for nature. They thoroughly enjoy being outdoors and exploring nature. They observe the life cycle of the butterfly and grow pumpkins in preparation for autumn. The childminder teaches children the importance of personal safety from an early age. She speaks to them about protecting themselves from harm and taking appropriate and managed risks. Babies are exceptionally well supported in their well-being. They have highly secure bonds with the childminder which support their self-esteem and belonging.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are exceptionally independent, confident and self-assured. They take ownership of their environment and make choices in their play. They express an eagerness to learn and welcome challenges. Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387865 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1093713 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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