Childminder EY500437

Inspection date 9 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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The provision is outstanding

n Children make excellent progress in their learning and development. There is a superb balance of child-led play and adult-led activities that are supported by high-quality teaching. Children are highly stimulated and motivated to learn. n The childminder monitors children's progress sharply. She then uses this information to plan what children need to learn next so that planning is targeted. This helps to ensure all children's learning needs are exceptionally well met. n The childminder gives meaningful praise to children for their achievements, enhancing their concentration, enthusiasm and self-esteem. Children are constantly engaged in interesting and stimulating play. Their behaviour is excellent. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder is proactive in ensuring parents are fully involved in their child's care and kept well informed about the well- being of their children. n The childminder is highly motivated to improve her skills. She accesses regular training,

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The provision is outstanding

reads early years publications and discusses best practice with other professionals. The childminder uses this knowledge extremely well to help her deliver fresh and exciting learning experiences for children. n The transition from home into the childminder's care is planned exceptionally well to support children's emotional well-being. For example, children enjoy numerous settling- in visits.

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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

n continue to develop the exciting plans to extend opportunities even further for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. She spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has thorough knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and a clear understanding of who to report concerns to. The childminder incisively assesses risks to help ensure children are kept safe. She is proactive in developing partnerships with other professionals. This helps to promote a consistent shared approach to children's learning. The childminder works alongside her assistants and monitors their practice. She has a very well targeted and astute programme of self-evaluation. For example, she has exciting plans to develop the outdoor area to reflect children's interest and learning even further. Undoubtedly, the childminder's professional approach helps to result in children receiving a high-quality service at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder places a superb focus on developing children's language and communication skills. She listens intently to what children have to say and skilfully extends their language and understanding. Children listen to stories and sing familiar songs. The childminder gives them prompts to help them recognise sounds and letters. The childminder joins children in play and consistently challenges and extends their learning. For example, she expertly questions children to support them to think creatively, solve their own problems and make new discoveries when making fruit kebabs. Children delight in playing in sand and water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive and are stimulated to learn in this very welcoming, child-focused environment. They play in a safe and secure environment and are developing a thorough understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn how climb the steps to the top of the slide independently. They develop excellent physical skills during their day. Children move confidently in the outdoor area. The childminder expertly teaches children how to manage risks for themselves. For example, older children carefully use knives and chop up their own fruits for snack. Healthy lifestyles are effectively promoted and children develop a thorough knowledge of how healthy practices and exercise promotes their overall health and well-being. The childminder provides healthy, balanced and nutritious meals.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make significant progress in all areas of learning. They are very confident and thoroughly enjoy their learning. Children develop their understanding of mathematical concepts excellently during focused activities and child-led play. They learn about numbers, size, quantity and shape. Children share, take turns and are considerate towards others. Children are very well prepared for their future move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500437 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10059885 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. She operates from 8am until 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Registers

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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