Childminder EY501102

Inspection date 5 September 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 demonstrates an exceptional drive and commitment to providing a first-class service for all children. She meticulously reviews her practice to make impressive changes and continuously maintain high standards. She includes the views of parents, children and other professionals. n The quality of teaching is exemplary. The childminder uses her expert knowledge and teaching experience to extend children's learning to the highest levels. She inspires children to join in activities that captivate their interest and offers a high level of challenge for their age. Children make swift progress in their learning from the time they start. n The childminder's interactions with children are exceptionally caring and respectful. She is very patient, kind and is a positive role model. The childminder uses highly effective strategies to help children settle with her immediately. Children are very happy,

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The provision is outstanding

confident and thrive in her care. n The childminder provides a superbly child-centred and stimulating environment. She has an excellent range of high-quality toys and resources. For example, she has vastly improved the garden to fully enhance the extensive range of activities for children who prefer to learn outdoors. Furthermore, she regularly plans exciting visits in the local community to enhance children's interests. n Children make excellent levels of progress and are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. The childminder works closely with schools and shares successful strategies to help children make the best start and continued progress.

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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 with the exciting plans to build on the excellent learning opportunities that enhance children's understanding of diversity even further.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thoroughly strong knowledge of child protection issues. She has detailed policies and knows the correct procedures to follow if a child's welfare is at risk. Furthermore, she maintains vigilant supervision of children and provides a safe environment for them to play and learn in. The childminder keeps up to date with relevant training and carries out her own research related to child development. She continually seeks to improve her knowledge and build on her exceptional practice. Through perceptive self-evaluation, she has identified that there is scope to enhance children's understanding of diversity even further. Parent feedback is extremely complimentary and praises the childminder's excellent approach. The childminder has successfully established a two-way flow of sharing valuable information to extend children's learning, at the setting and at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder makes excellent use of her detailed observations and precise assessments. She swiftly identifies and addresses any gaps in children's achievements. Children develop a wide range of vocabulary for their age and stage of development. The childminder provides an immensely wide range of stimulating activities, indoors and outdoors. She engages children in exciting conversations and provides focused support for their developing speech skills. She plans inspiring and challenging activities. For example, children excitedly explore how sunflowers use their roots and stems to absorb water. She excellently models this explanation using drinking straws as they pretend to be sunflowers. Younger children become engrossed in exploring a wide range of sensory play. For example, they create a sensory farm for their favourite animals. Children have great fun exploring slime, water and sand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly attentive to children's individual needs and builds superb relationships with them. The childminder gently reminds them of good manners and praises their excellent behaviour. Older children kindly share resources with younger ones and help them. The childminder provides remarkable support for children's health and well-being. She makes wonderful use of activities to support their physical skills. They gain increasing proficiency in climbing and balancing. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They enthusiastically explore and describe a variety of fruit while writing shopping lists. Furthermore, children learn first hand how things grow from a young age, such as planting and growing vegetables in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children swiftly develop an extensive range of skills that supports their next steps in learning. They thrive on challenges and show strong curiosity to explore. Children communicate their thoughts and ideas with high levels of confidence and enjoy exploring books and singing songs. Children develop mathematical skills as they count, compare sizes and make accurate guesses about which items can float and sink. They become increasingly independent and happily try to complete tasks for themselves. Children are safe and happy and they thrive in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501102 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10059956 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Sale, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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