Childminder EY472710

Inspection date 23 November 2018 Previous inspection date 12 June 2014

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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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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder is extremely well trained and committed to continuous professional development, which is reflected in the high-quality provision she offers. For example, recent training in early mathematics has assisted the childminder in developing the use of mathematical language in the setting to further extend children's learning. n The childminder has developed strong links with the local school and children benefit from seamless transitions, settling quickly into school life. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop. She monitors children's progress precisely to inform their next steps in learning and swiftly identifies any gaps in their development. She takes prompt action to work with parents and professionals to plan strategies to close these gaps. Children make rapid progress from their starting points. n The childminder has developed an exemplary outdoor area in which children can

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This provision is outstanding

explore and investigate safely. She keeps a range of animals in the garden and children learn how to take care of them, for example, as they build a hedgehog house and follow the life cycle of a duck. n The childminder has built strong and meaningful relationships with children who demonstrate high levels of confidence and well-being. Children are extremely motivated and eager to join in. They talk excitedly about their activities with the childminder, such as visiting the wildlife centre and walking to the local park. n The childminder inspires the work of other early years professionals. She has developed a network of childminders to disseminate effective practice and share training opportunities.

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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 identify opportunities to further develop children's growing sense of responsibility and how to take care of their environment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and the areas used for childminding. n The inspector conducted a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times. n The inspector looked at documentation, including children's learning journals, the childminder's training records, and policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has a strong vision for the development of her already high-quality provision. She engages in regular self-evaluation and maximises opportunities for her professional development, organising monthly training for her childminder network. Safeguarding is highly effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues such as the 'Prevent' duty. Partnerships with parents are excellent and parents speak highly of the provision, describing it as 'gold standard'. The childminder continuously shares information about children's progress and encourages the continuation of learning at home through the provision of suggested activities and goals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has a detailed knowledge and understanding of the children in her care and expertly focusses her planning to meet their individual needs. She has a clear understanding of the early years foundation stage and is proactive in identifying children's next steps in learning. Children make very good progress from their starting points and the childminder's effective monitoring and observations ensures that children with specific learning needs are promptly identified and supported. Children engage excitedly in open-ended play and develop their small-muscle skills, for example, by using colourful tweezers to pick up grains of rice and pasta. The childminder expertly uses open-ended questioning to extend children's critical thinking. For example, she asks them to consider which there is 'more of' and which is 'heavier'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are well mannered and their behaviour is impeccable. The childminder has a 'can-do' attitude and fosters children's independence extremely well. For example, she supports them from a young age to learn to fasten the zips on their coats. However, the childminder recognises the potential to involve children further in looking after their environment. Children develop very caring relationships and play well together. They communicate confidently with the childminder who has high expectations and acts as a positive role model. Children are developing secure friendships. For example, older children involve their younger peers in their play, encouraging them to help to 'cook the pasta' and offering them some 'chilli' as they engage in role play.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children benefit from a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment, in which the childminder offers outstanding indoor and outdoor experiences. The childminder places children at the heart of her provision, which is vibrant, stimulating and well resourced. Children are very well prepared for school as a result of the childminder's high-quality teaching, which is further enhanced by effective partnership working with the local school. For example, the childminder invites teachers into her setting to meet the children prior to them starting school. Children develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their local community. For example, they accompany the childminder to the dentist and learn about tooth care, and visit local shops.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472710 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10069019 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 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Biddulph, Stoke on Trent. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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