Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date 8 July 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 places an exceptionally high priority on keeping children safe. She is vigilant about children's safety. For example, she checks her premises daily to help her identify and remove any hazards before children arrive. She also helps children to acquire a comprehensive understanding about how to keep themselves safe. For example, children understand about road safety, and know and adhere to robust outdoor trip procedures to help to ensure their safety when out and about. n The inspirational childminder demonstrates an unrelenting drive and passion to help children to progress to the highest achievable levels. She uses her expert understanding of how children learn to plan an abundance of innovative and inspiring activities that provide children with optimal challenge. This supports them to make rapid progress from their starting points. n Children flourish at this welcoming and nurturing provision. The childminder highly

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This provision is outstanding

values manners, courtesy and respect, and this is consistently encouraged in this caring environment. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They readily share resources, take turns and treat each other with utmost respect. n Partnerships with parents are superb. Parents are fully involved in their children's learning and are given excellent support to continue this at home. n The childminder is highly effective in evaluating her provision. She identifies areas for development to help ensure the best possible outcomes for all children. Policies and procedures are thorough and reflect a superior knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements for the early years foundation stage. n The childminder demonstrates a very strong commitment to her professional development. She focuses particularly well on continually raising learning outcomes for children. She also keeps her safeguarding and welfare knowledge up to date, for

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This provision is outstanding

example, through a variety of online courses and networking with other childminders. n The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious and wholesome meals and snacks. She also supports children to develop an excellent understanding of her stringent hygiene procedures.

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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 implement the plans to further enhance the outdoor experiences and provide even more inspiring learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and reviewed the childminder's quality of teaching. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at all relevant records, documents and policies available. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding, including the toys and resources available. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. She also checked the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She spoke to parents on the day and took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates an expert knowledge of child protection. She has an exceedingly strong knowledge of the agencies she needs to contact and the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress meticulously. She uses comprehensive tracking systems to identify any potential gaps in children's learning. The childminder matches her professional development plans to the learning needs of the children. She is meticulous when she evaluates her setting, involving parents and children in the process. She continuously looks for ways she can enhance her childminding practice and develops excellent plans for improvement to the already outstanding provision. For example, the childminder has recently identified that that she can further enhance the learning opportunities for children who prefer to play outdoors and has plans to do so.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is well qualified and demonstrates highly skilled teaching during her interactions with children. This helps to support all children to reach their full potential. The childminder's observations and assessments of children's learning are meticulous. She is inspirational in the planning of activities as she matches them precisely to target children's next steps in learning. For example, the childminder builds on children's mathematical understanding exceptionally well. During story time, she effectively weaves in counting, grouping, positional language and shape. The childminder also provides superb opportunities for children to investigate nature. For instance, she takes children for regular visits to local woods and farms. They study a wide variety of wildlife, build dens and take part in an excellent range of traditional woodland craft activities. This helps to build on their understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The high standards of care and established routines help children to feel safe and have a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. Children are extremely happy and relish the individual attention they receive. The childminder is exceptionally attuned to children's needs and ensures that each child gets expertly tailored care. Children create extremely strong friendships with each other. The childminder actively challenges stereotypes. She provides children with opportunities to learn about other people, families and communities beyond their own experiences. This helps to foster tolerance and respect.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children thrive in this loving and inclusive environment. They are inquisitive and active learners. They have superb levels of confidence in leading their own play and make substantial progress in their learning. Children develop high levels of independence from an early age. Children's early communication skills are also developing exceptionally well. Children are developing an extremely strong interest in books and are animated and enthralled as the childminder reads them stories. Children also learn to resolve minor disagreements through discussion and negotiation. This means they have all the skills they need for the next stage of their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473731 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10069871 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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