Smith, Leona

Inspection date 5 February 2019 Previous inspection date 4 November 2015

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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 Since the last inspection, the childminder has qualified as a forest school leader. This has radically impacted on the way she practices as a childminder. The majority of her time with children is now spent outdoors in a variety of local woodland areas or places of outstanding natural beauty. Children thrive in this innovative and interesting setting. n The childminder is an inspirational teacher. Children recently discovered a range of mosaic artwork on a trip to the local woodland. Building on this fascination, the childminder challenges children to create their own mosaic from natural clay and different coloured glass beads. The childminder skilfully weaves a wide range of learning opportunities into children's play. For example, children use a digital camera to take photos of the original mosaics. These photos are then used as inspiration for their own models. n Children demonstrate extremely high levels of well-being and emotional maturity. They

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develop excellent bonds with the childminder and with each other. The childminder is an excellent role model. Some children moulding the clay begin to get tired and ask the childminder to help. She reminds children why it is beneficial to work hard on their own artwork even though it takes time and patience. n Children spend large amounts of their time outdoors. This contributes to supporting their knowledge and understanding of the world exceptionally well. For example, children talk confidently about a range of animals and insects and discuss the natural life cycle of animals. n Parents are delighted with the care offered. They say that the childminder offers 'highly individualised learning' for their children. Children comment that they love exploring the outdoors and that they always have lots of fun with the childminder. n The childminder monitors children's achievements and their excellent progress

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extremely closely. She identifies children's interests and meticulously plans experiences to motivate and challenge 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 target professional development opportunities to respond to children's ever- changing needs, so that the excellent quality of care and learning is maintained.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact it has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home and garden used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed children's records and looked at samples of policies and procedures. The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated the quality of teaching during an activity.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly self-reflective. She has developed her practice significantly since the last inspection. In addition to her qualification as a forest school leader, she has also won a number of awards which recognise the work that she does teaching children about the outdoors and sustainable living. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse. She constantly assesses the environment and minimises any risks, both indoors and when out of the setting. The childminder works closely with other settings. For example, she has arranged to share space and resources with the local school. Children have the opportunity to be involved with assemblies and performances. This helps them to have a smooth and seamless transition to school when the time comes. The childminder is keen to build on her existing skills to continually

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promote children's learning and development at the highest level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Teaching is exceptional. The childminder is highly responsive to children's interests and builds on these quickly while children play. This helps to engage and support children's learning. With the childminder's guidance, a car becomes a hairdressing chair. Children use their imagination and pretend to style each other's hair. The childminder uses this as an opportunity to teach children about their similarities and differences. Children learn about different hair colours, textures and styles. Children enjoy extensive play and learning outside each day. They are offered incredibly exciting opportunities to explore nature and move their bodies. The childminder has extremely high expectations of what each child can learn. She chooses to keep detailed records of children's development and accurately identifies their next steps. These records are shared with parents, along with a range of interesting ideas about how children's learning can be supported in the home

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environment. This helps to keep parents very well informed about their children's progress and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are seen as unique individuals. They embrace the differences and similarities between themselves and others. The emotional well-being of the children is at the very heart of this setting and is embedded into all aspects of practice. Children form highly secure attachments and develop great sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others. They behave impeccably and demonstrate excellent manners.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children excel in the childminder's care. They develop skills across all areas of learning and are exceptionally well prepared for school. They are particularly proficient in technology, expertly documenting their own learning through the use of a digital camera and printer. Children communicate confidently. They use descriptive language to articulate their appreciation of the clay and glass models they have made. For example, they say 'the light shines beautifully through the glass'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460327 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064507 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Thurnby, Leicester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and is a qualified forest school leader.

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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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