Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date 15 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 The childminder makes fantastic use of the environment to provide opportunities for children to explore, take the initiative and lead their own play. n Children have formed superb relationships with the childminder. She treats them with respect and values them as individuals, which helps to promote children's self-esteem and emotional well-being extremely well. n The childminder assesses and monitors children's progress precisely, setting challenging, but achievable, next steps for their learning. She works exceptionally well with her assistant to use everyday opportunities effectively and help each child to practise and master new skills. n The childminder works respectfully and successfully with parents to support children's emotional well-being, and help children learn about and manage how they feel. Children develop a deep sense of belonging, and are emotionally secure and self- confident. n The childminder has an extremely strong commitment to ongoing improvement. She

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The provision is outstanding

reflects upon her practice, involves parents and children and takes swift action from the feedback. She attends a comprehensive array of training to develop her already excellent skills, and puts into place any new knowledge. n All children make excellent levels of progress and are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children mix well with other children. They are polite, confident, creative and enquiring about the world around them.

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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 enhance and develop the already excellent resources available, to maintain outstanding challenge and outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views from parents taken from written comments and questionnaires. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including assessments of children's learning, training certificates and children's records. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children. She looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection issues and keeps her own and her assistant's training current. She is confident in her understanding of the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder uses a range of positive behaviour management strategies and children are impeccably well behaved. The childminder consistently reflects upon training that she has undertaken and any actions she has taken to achieve the best possible outcomes for children. She recognises the importance of continually reflecting upon her setting, the activities that she plans and the resources that she offers. Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Parents write that they are, 'Amazed at how much she does with the children' and that their children, 'Grow in confidence, and are always bright and happy in her care'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder monitors children's achievements very closely to help her to tease out and build upon their individual strengths and learning styles. For example, she plans and captures children's enthusiasm for stories and rhymes. Children of all ages delight in acting out stories together, especially in the natural habitats that the setting offers. Children develop excellent listening skills and enjoy exploring books, rhymes and the written word. They use mathematical language accurately to help them measure and solve problems.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder creates a highly stimulating learning environment, particularly outside, and helps children to make fresh and exciting discoveries each day. Children settle in quickly, rapidly gain self-confidence and flourish. The childminder models and sets high standards for children's personal development and growing independence. Consequently, children manage their self-care routines with impressive competence. Well-mannered children show affection, kindness and respect to adults and each other. The childminder supports children to understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle extremely well. Mealtimes are a calm time where children socialise, laugh and learn. The childminder offers and encourages children to try a variety of different foods and flavours. She fosters their physical development extremely well.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children flourish in this delightful provision. They are consistently eager to learn. All children are quick to learn to say please and thank you without being prompted. They hear appropriate language modelled clearly and frequently. Children's literacy and mathematical skills are threaded throughout all aspects of their daily routine. They develop an extensive understanding of how to assess and manage risks as they play and move around different environments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500456 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10060846 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Shrewsbury. She occasionally works with her husband, who is her assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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Registers

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