Childminder EY500375

Inspection date 2 October 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 flourish with this outstanding childminder. She is an inspirational teacher and has an innate understanding of child development. She implements, with superb results, her compelling vision for a nurturing, creative, hands-on learning experience where children develop exceedingly high levels of motivation, resilience and cooperation. n The childminder is highly effective in her reflective practice. She comprehensively evaluates her own teaching and the learning experiences of the children. The childminder very successfully targets improvements and has already made an exceptional impact on outcomes for children. n The emotional well-being of the children is at the very heart of this setting and is entirely embedded into all aspects of practice. As a result, children form highly secure attachments and develop high sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others. They behave impeccably and demonstrate wonderful manners.

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The provision is outstanding

n The childminder communicates very effectively with parents about children's routines and achievements. This helps her promote their well-being and development superbly. Parents are enormously complimentary of the childminder and the truly inspiring provision she provides for their children. n The childminder is deeply invested in continuously broadening her knowledge of early years and weaves her expertise into all areas of children's learning. For example, a recent language course reaffirmed the childminder's priority on creating language rich environments to promote children's communication skills to the highest levels.

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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 even more highly effective ways to work in partnership with other early years settings children attend.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, during play inside and outside. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including required assessments of children's learning, training certificates and children's records. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely attentive to all aspects of children's health, safety and welfare. She is vigilant towards identifying potential signs of abuse and is very knowledgeable and confident on the procedure to follow in reporting her concerns. The childminder monitors children's progress closely, helping to swiftly identify where children may be slow to develop key skills. As a result, support is implemented where necessary to ensure children maintain their excellent level of development. The childminder is currently working on ways to strengthen the already excellent partnership working with other early years settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Observations and assessments are seamlessly threaded into flexible planning of exciting, innovative and rounded experiences for children. The childminder demonstrates extremely high expectations of what children can achieve and is highly effective in maximising every opportunity for learning. She uses a host of teaching techniques to draw out children's prior learning and pose new challenges. Children excitedly embark on an adventure into the neighbouring field. The childminder narrates a story about a bear hunt as children act out the real-life storyline. They capably leap across the stream, as the childminder captivates their attention, re-telling the lines of the story about the best way to get across. They find a 'bear' hidden in a cove of a fallen tree, which prompts further discussions and imaginative thinking. Children are entirely absorbed in their learning as a result of the childminder's expert and inspirational teaching and skillful

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

seizing of opportunities to embed learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are fully immersed in a culture of respect, tolerance and understanding. They value one another's contributions, learn about the lifestyles of others and enjoy exploring different festival celebrations and traditions, such as maypole dancing. Children's good health is extremely well promoted. There is a strong focus on outdoor learning and children are provided with endless opportunities. They harvest eggs from the hens and apples from the trees and explore the array of local wildlife. Children enjoy delicious snack items, including honey collected from the childminder's own bees.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The childminder's enchanting approach and exceptional educational programme significantly impacts on children's attitude and motivation to learn. Children develop superb small-muscle movements as they mark marks, manipulate dough and enjoy embroidery. Babies develop a wonderful curiosity as they explore with musical instruments and other sensory related resources. All children demonstrate wonderful imaginative skills and develop a love of books and poetry. Children are exceptionally well prepared for all future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500375 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10059770 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10am to 4pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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