Isbell, Delayne

Inspection date 30 August 2019 Previous inspection date 12 April 2013

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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 Teaching is inspirational. The childminder knows children exceptionally well and plans activities that stimulate and challenge them. Children consistently show high levels of excitement and enthusiasm during experiences. n The childminder supports children to develop the skills they need to start school effectively. Older children make exceptional progress in both literacy and mathematics. They are eager to share their ideas and use impressive vocabulary to describe what they are doing. n Children consistently display exemplary behaviour. The childminder is an excellent role model and has the highest expectations of children. She teaches them to be respectful, polite and helpful. Older children show overwhelming levels of kindness to young children and support them to develop new skills. n The childminder has established strong bonds with children and their families. She has highly effective procedures which she follows to gather valuable information to help

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This provision is outstanding

children settle in and to gain knowledge of any new interests that arise. n The childminder has developed highly effective partnership working with other professionals. She shares detailed and accurate assessments of children's ongoing progress to promote continuity and close gaps in learning. This has a huge impact on children's development, particularly those who also attend other settings. n The childminder prioritises children's safety and welfare. She provides rich opportunities for them to learn how to stay safe. Children delight in sharing their new knowledge from first-aid training. They have an exceptional understanding of how to deal with medical emergencies, such as choking and calling for an ambulance. n Parents and children speak very highly of the childminder. Parents leave heart-warming feedback and say their child has 'felt they can reach to the stars and beyond' because of the caring environment provided.

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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 reflect on the impact of the already highly effective professional development plan to maintain the highest levels of achievement for all children.

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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 outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder. n The inspector obtained written and verbal feedback from parents and children and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly dedicated to providing the highest standards of care, safety and learning for children. Children's safety is at the heart of her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is highly alert to potential signs of abuse and has a thorough knowledge of child protection issues. Older children know how to stay safe online and discuss how they 'are always listened to'. The childminder has registered assistants to support her in any medical emergencies and she ensures they know the procedures to follow. The childminder sharply monitors children's progress. She uses professional development opportunities effectively to enhance her skills. This has helped some children make rapid progress and close gaps in their learning. The childminder plans to continue reflecting on the impact of her teaching to help every child reach their full potential.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder consistently fills children with excitement, enthusiasm and challenge. Children are extremely eager to join in with every experience and activity. They display the highest levels of engagement and concentration. Young children focus intently on using fine brushes to paint their fairy doors and share their knowledge of how to mix paints to make new colours. The childminder encourages them to extend their mathematical ability and they decide which number they will paint on their door, linking this to their own homes. The childminder uses her knowledge of children to prepare the outdoor area to enable children to extend their learning even further. Older children thoroughly enjoy expressing themselves creatively to make potions with coloured water and herbs. The childminder encourages them to develop their imagination and literacy skills as they write their potion names on labels. The childminder values parents'

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

contribution to children's ongoing learning and provides activities to continue at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Parents say their children are 'loved like part of the family'. The childminder gathers extensive knowledge about children and their families to help her meet specific individual needs and promote inclusion. Children show they enjoy being with the childminder and have very close bonds with her. They select resources and bring extra to include her in their play. The childminder consistently encourages children to be healthy and care for the environment. Children know where to put recyclable items after their healthy lunch without any prompts. They have exceptional knowledge of personal hygiene and high levels of independence. The childminder helps children to value themselves as individuals and build high levels of self-esteem. She teaches children about the world and they enjoy regular trips out to join in with community projects.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated, active learners. They rapidly develop new skills and use extensive vocabulary to discuss and negotiate with others. Young children develop the skills they need for school from an early age. Older children work above and beyond the expectations for their age. They have exceptional social skills and high levels of confidence in their own ability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 312720 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10117015 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 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the Guisborough area of Cleveland. The childminder is open all year round from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She is registered to work with assistants.

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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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Registers

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