Childminder EY361321

Inspection date 16 July 2019 Previous inspection date 7 March 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 Children are extremely happy and confident. They flourish in this very supportive and caring learning environment. The childminder is highly perceptive in her awareness of each child's individual needs, and she knows them very well. n All children are exceptionally competent communicators and express themselves successfully. For example, older children very confidently answer questions, talk about what they are doing and make connections between experiences. n The childminder exhibits excellent teaching skills. She is superb at creating a sense of awe and wonder with children, which engages them in learning and gives them a thirst to explore. She is very adept at supporting children to revisit learning and building on what they know and can do. Children make excellent progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are superior. Parents contribute to children's assessment from the start and enjoy ongoing dialogue about their children's care. The childminder

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This provision is outstanding

actively seeks the views of parents and uses their feedback to constantly evaluate on how she can improve things and strive for excellence. n Meaningful partnerships with other professionals are in place to support children's transitions. For example, regular contact and shared experiences with the local school means that children are familiar with the environment when they eventually move on. This helps to support very strong continuity in children's learning. n The childminder introduces children to a wealth of opportunities to talk about and explore the wider world. For instance, they talk animatedly together about the breed of a butterfly they spot in the garden and why it may be attracted to certain plants. In addition, they regularly go on outings to the local woods to explore forest-school activities and learn about the world around them on their woodland explorations.

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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 consider extending the programme for literacy by providing children with more opportunities to see print in more areas of the setting, to enhance children's learning even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including policies and risk assessments and children's learning journeys. n The inspector took account of the views of children and parents spoken to during the inspection and written feedback provided. n The inspector checked all areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has meticulous procedures for ensuring children are kept safe and understand how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For instance, older children display excellent self-control after washing their hands for snack and stop themselves from touching the toys. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an exceptional understanding of what to do if she has a concern about a child and the signs and symptoms to be aware of. This inspirational childminder uses rigorous self-evaluation and highly focused professional development to continuously raise the quality of her teaching. For example, she has made changes to the resources she offers children as a direct result of training on 'loose parts'. This helps to provide children with even more opportunities to problem solve and think creatively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is extremely knowledgeable and has an excellent rapport with the children. As a result, children are fascinated by the highly stimulating experiences she offers. The childminder has high expectations of what each child can achieve. She uses assessment to meticulously plan activities that engage children in deep levels of learning and provide challenge for all levels of development. Older children delight in leading their learning, particularly in the outdoor area. For example, they decide what they want to make with the extensive resources and chat about what they need to use as they make 'bing bangs' and long 'caterpillars'. Younger children delight in making 'sausages' in the role-play kitchen and display persistence as they keep checking to see if they are 'cooked' yet.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are exceptionally well supported to understand what it means to be healthy and have a healthy lifestyle. For example, they grow fruit and vegetables in the garden and help care for the pet tortoise. Children have formed strong attachments to the childminder and they are extremely happy and settled. Children's emotional well-being is very well supported. The childminder nurtures every child and shows she values their thoughts and ideas. For example, their views are sought on their favourite activities and what they would like to do, and she incorporates these into her planning. The childminder actively supports children's physical development. For instance, children are given the opportunity to be creative and explore risk and challenge with the sewing frame and felting activities. Children behave exceptionally well. They work with each other and the childminder in harmony as they explore and engage in their play. Older

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

children support younger children and develop an understanding of their needs as they discuss why they cannot do the same things as them.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children joyfully engage in high levels of concentration and involvement during play. Older children gleefully chatter to each other as they explore water, pouring it carefully between containers and funnels. Younger children follow instructions very well and are self-sufficient in finding and putting on their shoes. Children are exceptionally well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361321 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10073997 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the village of Kennford, near Exeter. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm each weekday, all year round, 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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