Gough Helen

Inspection date 7 August 2019 Previous inspection date 19 August 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 is highly experienced and extremely committed to helping children learn through play. Her practice is worthy of dissemination to others. She has an exceptional understanding of her key roles and responsibilities. n The childminder has high expectations of all children. She expertly plans a wide range of exciting play opportunities to enthuse them to join in and absorb them in learning. Children benefit from a broad curriculum that is highly responsive to their interests and needs. n Teaching is inspirational. The childminder uses her in-depth knowledge of children's development remarkably well. She provides a rich and stimulating environment that encourages children to develop the skills they need to learn next. As a result, they make superb progress in their learning. n The childminder encourages children to follow their own interests and explore their surroundings. Children are extremely independent. For example, they eagerly explore

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This provision is outstanding

and make choices about what they want to do. n The childminder actively helps children to gain an understanding of people, families and communities beyond their immediate experiences. Children enthusiastically talk about facts they have learned about other countries and the different foods they have tasted. n Partnerships with parents are exemplary. The childminder works brilliantly with parents to ensure children settle well. Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder and praise her approach to providing each child in her care with a unique and tailored experience. n Links with local schools are excellent. The childminder works closely with teachers to share comprehensive two-way information to promote continuity in children's learning. n The childminder makes superb use of opportunities for professional development and training. This supports her to enhance her incredible skills and knowledge even further.

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This provision is outstanding

This helps her to maintain excellent standards of care and learning outcomes for all children.

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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 develop the learning opportunities in the outdoor area to help increase the potential to maintain children's exceptional progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder at an appropriate time. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's progress. n The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated the quality of teaching during a planned activity. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of the views of parents through discussions held and written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has thorough knowledge of signs that may indicate a child is at risk from harm. She has an excellent understanding of how to swiftly report any concerns. The childminder implements robust risk assessments that ensure children are cared for in a safe environment. Self-evaluation is incisive. The childminder takes account of feedback from parents and children to inform her well- targeted and precise action plan. Recently, she has identified a desire to further develop the outdoor area. She is in the process of implementing plans to fully enrich the learning opportunities available for children outside.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder expertly observes children and monitors their progress regularly. She uses what she knows to provide targeted support and levels of challenge that are highly reflective of children's abilities. The childminder skilfully joins in with children's play. She uses highly effective questioning to help extend their thinking skills. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring a variety of textures, such as tree bark, flower petals and sheep's wool. Children are curious and delight in learning about the world around them. They use natural objects to build a home for dinosaurs. The childminder effectively weaves new learning into children's chosen play. She enthusiastically introduces the concept of fossils and begins to build upon their existing knowledge. The childminder knows the children's families exceptionally well. She consistently uses highly successful strategies to share information with them and sends home activity ideas. This helps to accelerate children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder forms wonderful relationships with all children and is skilled at helping them to settle when they first start attending. The childminder is an exceptionally positive role model. Children are very well behaved. They learn to be well-mannered and considerate to others. The childminder provides praise and encourages children to be very respectful. This supports children's self-esteem and boosts their confidence. Children's physical well-being is promoted highly successfully. The childminder provides children with a vast range of opportunities to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children really enjoy cutting and peeling their own fruit, regularly washing their hands and lots of opportunities for physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make significant progress in their learning and are extremely well prepared for school. They are confident and highly motivated to learn. Children's communication, language and literacy skills are developing exceptionally well. They clearly communicate their needs and interests, and use complex sentences during play. They listen attentively and join in with stories, songs and rhymes. Children play incredibly well alongside their peers and develop highly positive relationships. They are kind, extremely caring and very polite. Children also rapidly acquire very strong mathematical skills. They independently count above 10, examine capacity when emptying and filling containers, and delight in experimenting with objects that float and sink.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204752 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10115899 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 19 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. She operates from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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