Kilgannon, Tracy

Inspection date 3 June 2019 Previous inspection date 25 September 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 The extremely organised childminder has worked tirelessly since the last inspection, developing further her knowledge and skills. For example, the childminder has widened her knowledge on the delivery of the curriculum by utilising training opportunities. This demonstrates her steadfast commitment, which results in inspiring learning experiences for children. n The childminder and her assistant know exactly what children can do and need to learn next. Meticulous observation, planning and assessment systems ensure they are able to swiftly identify where children need additional support or challenge. All children make excellent progress from their starting points. n The childminder is a wonderful role model for children. She provides clear behavioural boundaries and has extremely high expectations of all children. Children's behaviour is exceptional and they demonstrate an incredibly strong sense of belonging. They are

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This provision is outstanding

independent, highly motivated and caring individuals who utterly relish their time at the childminder's home. n The childminder and her assistant are highly skilled when interacting with children. They support children very well to be curious, discover and investigate. They know when to join in children's play to enrich their learning even further. For example, the childminder teaches children health and safety skills when baking cakes in the outdoor kitchen. Children learn new vocabulary, such as 'dangerous', and think of solutions to help them to stay safe. n Children benefit from excellent learning opportunities both inside and out. These are enriched further by regular trips and outings to explore new places and to experience the wider world. For example, children are fascinated when combing the local beach for interesting shells and sticks. They help to extend their learning about different textures

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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 the robust mentoring and supervision of the assistant, focusing on the development of their teaching skills, to further enhance the already superb opportunities provided to children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked documentation relating to the suitability of adults and sampled documentation regarding planning and children's progress. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed children playing inside and outdoors, and during their interactions with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have an extensive knowledge of procedures and safeguarding practices to ensure that they are responsive to any child protection concerns. Children are extremely well supervised and rigorous risk assessments ensure that children are safe. The childminder has established exemplary self-evaluation systems. She evaluates her provision exceptionally well and she takes into account the views of parents, children and external agencies. For example, she regularly invites local authority advisers to help her to write detailed action plans to drive continuous improvement. The childminder supervises her assistant exceedingly well. She is eager to explore new ways to further evaluate practice. Both regularly reflect on the activities that they provide for children and whether they meet their expectations. Parents are very clear about the impact that the childminder has had on their lives. They

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

say that the childminder is a 'remarkable person and friend' and they comment on the outstanding care she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's scrupulous observations, assessments and professional knowledge give her a significant insight into how each child learns best. This information is used to meticulously plan interesting and challenging experiences that inspire children to investigate further. Children demonstrate resilience as they estimate and solve problems that the childminder sets. For example, while older children are thoroughly absorbed in making patterns with coloured cones, she introduces addition and subtraction skilfully. The childminder and her assistant adapt group activities very successfully to accommodate children's individual stages. For example, during a number-recognition game, all children are encouraged to find and count out 'ladybirds'. The childminder's extremely effective partnerships with parents successfully enable their full involvement in their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop excellent relationships with the childminder and they benefit enormously from her undivided and focused attention. Children display high levels of confidence and flourish in the homely and warm environment. Children are remarkably well supported in learning about staying healthy. For instance, they play outdoors daily and have excellent opportunities to be physically active. The childminder provides extremely well-balanced meals and she skilfully teaches children about the importance of making healthy choices. For example, during a conversation about healthy snacks, the childminder suggests fruit fuels children's bodies, like petrol makes vehicles move.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make consistently high rates of progress. They develop excellent skills in preparation for their next stage in learning. Children develop superb social skills and they learn how to share and take turns. They are independent and enjoy doing things for themselves. Children have superb opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, children use magnifying glasses and measuring tools to watch caterpillars begin their transformation into butterflies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427456 Local authority St Helens Inspection number 10065967 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 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Eccleston Park area of St Helens in Prescot, Merseyside. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and 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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