Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 19 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 The experienced and well-qualified childminder is an exceptional practitioner. She is highly motivated and fully committed to providing the very best possible care for the children and families that she looks after. n The childminder provides a superbly rich and interesting learning environment for children to enjoy. Children engage in extended periods of play and learning and concentrate intently for long periods of time at their chosen activities. n The childminder works extremely hard to build very secure attachments with children. They know that they are truly valued by the childminder and demonstrate very high levels of confidence and self-esteem. n Parents and children speak highly of the childminder. For example, a parent comments, 'I couldn't be happier, the care she gives my children is truly outstanding'. Children say that the childminder is the best childminder ever. n Children make excellent progress from their starting points in learning. The childminder

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The provision is outstanding

accurately monitors their progress to ensure that any gaps in learning are swiftly identified and closed. The childminder prepares children extremely well for the next stage in their learning, including school. n Children thrive in the childminder's care. The childminder works extremely closely with parents to create a constant and stable environment that nurtures children and supports the very best outcomes for 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 develop professional development plans and training even further to enhance the already excellent quality of teaching and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children by reading a number of written testimonials. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the house. She also discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an exceptional understanding of how to protect children from harm. She successfully puts children's safety and well-being at the heart of everything she does. She has an excellent understanding of child protection issues, including a range of wider safeguarding issues. She has detailed policies and is confident to follow the correct procedures if a child is at risk. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has successfully established a two-way flow of sharing valuable information to extend children's learning between her setting, other settings children attend and home. The childminder uses self-evaluation to continually identify areas for improvement. She recognises the importance of continuing her professional development to further enhance her already excellent practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is an inspirational teacher. She knows the children she cares for exceptionally well and uses this knowledge to provide highly sensitive interactions and support for each individual child. The environment is beautifully organised to create welcoming, bright and inviting learning spaces for children to enjoy. The childminder incorporates a range of natural, sensory and everyday objects into the environment which children thoroughly enjoy. For example, children are fascinated to discover and explore a set of Russian dolls. The childminder plans activities meticulously with each child in mind. Younger children and babies are superbly catered for. The childminder expertly follows children's lead in play. Children become deeply absorbed in experimenting with mixing different colours of paint. With the childminder's expert support, children confidently identify that blue and red make purple. The childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

carefully considers and effectively removes the barriers to children's learning. For example, she provides homemade edible 'paint', which enables babies to develop their sensory exploration skills very effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder is very kind, sensitive and caring. Children form incredibly strong bonds with her and their peers. They behave exceptionally well and use impeccable manners. The childminder values children's choice incredibly well. She asks for their opinions and values their likes and dislikes in everything that she does. As a result, children are incredibly self-assured and confident. Healthy eating, hygiene routines and independence are securely embedded and reinforced through daily routines.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The childminder is uncompromising in her drive to improve outcomes for children. She has exceptionally high expectations of what children can achieve. All children, including those who are funded, make outstanding progress from the outset. Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They are extremely keen and motivated learners who display exceptional levels of perseverance and concentration for their ages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494331 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10059941 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 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Meadow Rise, Nottingham. The childminding service operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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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