Childminder EY307801

Inspection date 8 March 2019 Previous inspection date 9 May 2016

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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 provides children with outstanding learning experiences. Children are extremely confident to explore and play at their own pace. They make choices from an excellent range of resources that are carefully considered and extremely well matched to their interests and development needs. n The childminder continuously observes the children which leads to accurate and rigorous assessments of their learning. Together with information from parents and other early years settings, the childminder uses what she knows about the children to plan for their individual development needs. The childminder skilfully plans 'in the moment' as well as through pre-planned activities. n The childminder is extremely well qualified, experienced and passionate. She is highly proactive in seeking new information and attending training to continuously strengthen her already tremendous early years knowledge. The childminder delivers outstanding

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This provision is outstanding

teaching and supports children in making rapid progress. n The childminder shows an extremely strong commitment to her childminding practice. The pursuit of excellence is demonstrated by her uncompromising drive to improve and achieve the highest level of care and education for children. Fully informed self- evaluation supports the childminder in making ongoing enhancements to her provision. n Children are brimming with confidence and develop a strong emotional attachment with the childminder. Their high sense of self-worth and assurance, provided by the childminder, means children are eager and motivated learners who show an excellent attitude to their learning. n The childminder is an excellent role model and demonstrates kindness and respect. Children's behaviour is excellent. They are polite, well mannered and considerate of each other, sharing resources extremely well. n Children greatly benefit from a wide range of experiences that promote their

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This provision is outstanding

understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own. They understand the language of feelings and regularly reflect on their differences.

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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 accelerate the already superb support in place for children's emotional well-being.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including required assessments of children's learning, training certificates and children's records. n The inspector checked evidence of suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely attentive to all aspects of children's health, safety and welfare. She has attended training and completes research on a wide range of safeguarding related topics, supporting her to remain vigilant towards identifying potential concerns and how to keep children safe. For example, following receiving information from the organisation 'Kidsafe', the childminder has been introducing age-appropriate conversations that help children understand ways they can keep themselves safe. The childminder monitors children's progress closely and can swiftly identify where children may be slow to develop key skills. As a result, support is implemented where necessary to ensure children maintain their excellent level of development. The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. Every effort is made to involve them in their children's achievements and the next steps in their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses a host of teaching techniques which are sensitively and skilfully applied during her interactions with children. The childminder is particularly effective in providing time for children to explore the extremely well-planned learning environment, and knowing when to join in. She successfully supports and challenges children as they play, steering their learning in different directions. For example, during play in the conker kitchen, the childminder suggests they pretend to be in a cafe. She provides pads and pens, encouraging children to write down their orders, wonderfully promoting their literacy skills. She challenges children to count how many conkers they need in each cake case and asks if they know what shapes the different cases are, greatly supporting children's mathematical skills. Children become entirely absorbed in their learning due to the childminder's exceptional teaching.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are widely independent and attend to their self-care needs extremely well. The childminder very successfully supports children's good health. They talk about how their snack gives them energy to play and the importance of washing their hands. Children have daily access to outdoor play and physical activity. During dance sessions, the childminder draws children's attention to the different ways their bodies are moving. Children flourish in the care of this kind, nurturing and fun childminder, who meets the individual needs of children particularly well. The childminder is currently working on novel ways to further increase children's already extremely high physical and emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are keen learners who approach all they do with excitement and anticipation. They investigate and test their ideas, try different approaches and persist when challenge occurs. Children listen carefully to stories and join in with the parts they know. They use excellent small-muscle movements, such as when using tongs to pick up conkers. Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307801 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10073532 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Torrisholme, Morecambe. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years teacher status. She provides funded early education for four-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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