Kirk Sally

Inspection date 14 August 2019 Previous inspection date 13 August 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 childminder is highly reflective. She thoroughly evaluates the service she provides and is committed to continually improving the quality of her outstanding provision even further. For example, she made successful changes to how she assesses children's progress to allow her to rigorously monitor their approaches to learning. n The childminder has a very strong commitment to her professional development. She carries out extensive research of early years development. Following recent training, she made changes to the highly stimulating learning environment to ensure that resources provide children with the highest level of progression and challenge. n The childminder meticulously monitors the progress that children make. She uses her highly focused observations of children's learning to make precise assessments and identify how to accelerate their development even further. She addresses any gaps in

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children's learning swiftly. Children make outstanding progress. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how young children learn. She uses her superb skills to make timely interventions and expertly enhances children's play. For example, she recognises opportunities when they need time to work things out for themselves. Children experiment and find new ways to solve mathematical problems. n The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of each child's interests and uses this to plan exciting learning experiences that fully capture their interests. Children are enthralled as they explore characters and themes from their favourite stories. They relish the extensive opportunities to deepen their understanding, such as exciting visits and role-play activities. n The childminder fosters children's emotional security expertly and is highly responsive to their individual needs. For example, she uses innovative strategies to help very

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young children to understand what is meant by 'mommy and daddy at work'. This helps to provide children with the comfort they need to manage their feelings.

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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 extend even further the various forms of technology available for children to use to deepen their understanding of the different ways it can be used.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder builds and maintains highly effective partnerships with parents and other providers. This provides seamless support for children's well-being and development. The childminder offers parents extensive support. She fully includes parents in their child's assessment from the outset and offers excellent ideas and strategies they can use at home to extend learning even further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is extremely vigilant in her approach to help safeguard children. She is highly knowledgeable and has an excellent up-to-date knowledge of how to protect children. The childminder is fully dedicated to providing children with the highest level of education. For example, she works with new childminders to support them in their role.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is an inspirational teacher. She consistently extends and challenges children's learning to the highest levels, and responds to their spontaneous play ideas innovatively. For example, when children notice a musical instrument that is unfamiliar to them, the childminder expertly follows their interest and brings harp music into their play. This inspires children and captivates their imaginations. Children respond enthusiastically to the music they hear and move their toys along to the tune. They become enthralled as they later watch a clip of harp music and ask thoughtful questions about it. Children learn how the internet can be used to find answers to their questions. The childminder has identified that younger children can benefit even further from opportunities to access this information safely for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model and children develop a deep understanding of her high expectations. Children form an exceptionally close bond with her. Their behaviour is exemplary and they have an excellent understanding of what makes a good or bad choice. The childminder prioritises children's health and uses a range of highly effective initiatives to help children develop their understanding of keeping themselves safe and well. Children know why they must brush their teeth regularly and also wash their hands. They confidently talk about the consequences of not following good hygiene routines. Children explore the diversity demonstrated by characters in their favourite songs, books and films. They understand that different languages are spoken, sing songs from around the world and learn the meaning of some words.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely well equipped with the skills needed for their future learning, and they flourish. They have high levels of concentration, excellent social skills, and extremely positive attitudes to learning. Children gain very high levels of independence, manage their self-care routines confidently and help with everyday tasks, such as using their initiative to clean up spilt water. Children delight in the freedom to be imaginative. They create exciting stories as they perform puppet shows and narrate these articulately. They develop their understanding of the world and clearly explain about processes such as evaporation and absorption.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221860 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10065997 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 5 Date of previous inspection 13 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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