Childminder EY537847

Inspection date 28 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 completes meticulous observations of children's learning. She skilfully monitors their progress and acts quickly and confidently should any gaps in development be identified. This means children receive the highest quality of teaching that is suited to their individual needs. n Partnerships with parents are exemplary and form a strong basis to establishing a joint approach to care and education, particularly for children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. n The childminder enthusiastically praises children in the moment for their achievements and efforts. This helps promote their emotional development, confidence and self- awareness exceptionally well. n The childminder skilfully evaluates her practice and provision. She continuously strives for excellence through her own extensive research and targeted training to help children make the progress of which they are capable.

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The provision is outstanding

n The childminder supports children's imaginative play remarkably well. She fully immerses herself in their play and follows their lead while skilfully supporting their understanding of how to keep themselves safe in real situations. For example, when children are 'cooking' in the home corner she reminds them the oven will be hot. Children stop and consider their options and select tongs to pick up the 'hot' food.

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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 extend the already excellent programme of professional development to support further the early interventions for children who have SEN and/or disabilities.

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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 and experiences available to the children. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, policies, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents of the children attending and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow regarding any concerns about a child's well-being. She is highly organised and manages her setting proficiently. Children's needs are quickly identified and met exceptionally well. The childminder identifies children who require additional support extremely quickly. She takes the lead, working closely with parents and liaising with other agencies to ensure appropriate referrals are made to help children get the professional help they require.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has extremely high expectations of what children can achieve and is acutely aware of what children need to learn next. She uses every opportunity to support children's mathematical development. For instance, they count the number of scoops of peas required to fill a bottle through a funnel. The childminder patiently encourages them to think about the next number and praises their achievements. Children practise their speaking skills during continuous ongoing discussions about what they are doing. The childminder is an excellent role model for language. She repeats what children are saying, introducing correct pronunciations. For example, when children relay a story about a 'doggy', the childminder responds using the word 'dog'. The childminder encourages children to make choices during their daily play. She presents them with simple choices about the role children would like her to take.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children enjoy engaging with the childminder and turn to her for comfort and support. The learning environment is very inviting, incorporating children's interests, and this helps motivate children to engage, explore and drive their own learning. The childminder observes how children access play spaces. She uses these observations to plan and adapt the environment to support children's future learning. The childminder works hard to teach children the importance of taking turns and sharing. She enables children to do as much as possible for themselves and always offers support and guidance, when needed. Consequently, children manage their self-care routines with high levels of competence. They know to wash their hands before they eat and they make their own sandwiches for lunch, choosing their favourite fillings. The childminder talks to them about their choices, reinforcing their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

demonstrate excellent listening skills, patience and cooperation. Behaviour is excellent.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children flourish, are eager to learn and make excellent rates of progress from their individual starting points. Children's literacy and mathematical skills are woven throughout all aspects of their daily routine. They develop excellent key skills ready for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537847 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 10076893 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Blackpool. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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