Setting EY496917

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Inspection date 13 September 2018 Previous inspection date 14 February 2017

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Teaching is consistently of a very high quality throughout the setting. The well-qualified and dedicated staff team is highly responsive to children's individual needs. Babies make excellent progress within a short period of attending. All children flourish and make exceptional progress from their starting points. n Children's behaviour is outstanding and staff manage behaviour extremely well. Children are polite, confident and understand the importance of sharing resources and taking turns. Older children take responsibility for their actions. They discuss with each other how they feel and talk about what makes them sad. n A wide range of successful strategies is used to ensure parents are fully involved and very well informed about their children's learning. Parents are highly complimentary about the setting. They particularly praise how welcome they and their children are made to feel. They comment that the setting has exceeded their expectations.

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The provision is outstanding

n Staff develop exceptionally strong and positive relationships with children. These promote an excellent sense of security and emotional well-being so that children form highly positive attachments and show great motivation in their learning. n Children develop impressive levels of independence. They quickly find their belongings and access activities. Children are motivated to use the outdoor play area, and all children can dress themselves with varying degrees of support.

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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 reflect expertly on areas for improvement that help maintain the already exceptional levels of practice.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the manager. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff at the setting. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. 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 manager and staff show a very firm commitment to ensuring that children's safety is prioritised at all times. Staff have an excellent understanding of the setting's policies and their individual responsibilities to safeguard children. Leadership of the setting is exceptional. The manager and staff work effectively together as a team. They meticulously track children's ongoing progress and promptly identify and address any gaps in their learning. The manager rigorously monitors the quality of teaching and children's progress to ensure that all aspects are outstanding. The manager evaluates the effectiveness of the provision in great detail. She skilfully uses the views of staff and parents when making decisions to enhance the setting and is considering how to further improve the existing systems for reflection and evaluation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Staff offer extensive opportunities for children to explore a wide range of stimulating, challenging activities and experiences, which help all children make exceptional progress. Younger children persist at their chosen activities for sustained periods. Staff are remarkably skilful in their involvement in children's play. This ensures that children are given opportunities to play independently and also with adult support. Older children are continually engaged in meaningful conversation as staff continue their first-rate support. For example, they continually ask questions to challenge children's critical-thinking skills that help them to make links in their learning and extend their language development. Detailed, accurate assessments are used extremely well to inform planning and are shared with parents to further support children's excellent progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are welcomed in a warm and nurturing setting where their emotional and physical needs are extremely well met. Staff consistently promote children's confidence and social skills, so they are emotionally well prepared for moving on to school. Children are exceptionally familiar with the routines and this contributes to their good behaviour and strong sense of belonging. Staff provide daily opportunities in the excellent outdoor play area for children to be active and have fresh air, which supports their physical well- being. Children learn about keeping themselves safe during activities. This ensures children develop their understanding of risk.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children, including those in receipt of funding, thrive in this stimulating and wholly inclusive environment and make outstanding progress. Children develop extremely positive attitudes to their learning. They acquire a wide range of skills that prepares them extremely well for school. They develop their concentration levels, manage their self-care needs and show an excellent can-do attitude.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496917 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10078507 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on domestic premises Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Date of previous inspection 14 February 2017

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The childminder, operating as Little Munchkins, registered in 2015. The setting employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 2. The setting opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm.

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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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