Childminder EY221891

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are confident to explore and play independently in the creative and stimulating environment. They access an admirable outdoor learning environment where they engage in activities which successfully support all aspects of their learning and development. Children receive support from the childminder through positive praise and expert interactions. Therefore, children consistently display excellent behaviour due to the clear boundaries and rules that are in place. For example, children know how to feed and care for the rabbit, following the safety guidelines that have been established. Children feel extremely safe, which is exemplified by how they seek support from the childminder. The childminder expertly knows children's interests and use this knowledge, as well as information from parents, to gauge children's stages of development. The childminder has high expectations of children's development and children display excellent resilience and

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The provision is outstanding

social skills. Parents say how well their children are supported by the childminder and that she is an excellent role model for their children. The childminder demonstrates excellent speaking skills to support children's language development. She introduces new words and uses sign language to support children's understanding and to help them communicate. Children and the childminder sit together for lunch and they talk about their day and their interests. Children develop excellent communication and social skills.

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need to do better?

n Children are praised and emboldened in their efforts as well as in their achievements by the childminder. As a result, children display high levels of confidence, independence and emotional well-being. n The childminder is highly self-reflective and perceptively assesses her practice. She considers the opinions of parents and children to maintain her extremely high-quality provision. She gains expert knowledge by attending regular training opportunities to build on her already outstanding practice. n Children's individual needs are met because the childminder provides high levels of consistent care. Children very quickly develop strong bonds with the childminder and they demonstrate that they are extremely settled and happy. n The childminder's ongoing assessments are highly effective. She collaborates with parents on a regular basis to ensure children's development is accurate. This allows her to easily identify and close any potential gaps that children may

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have in their learning. Therefore, in her care, all children make excellent progress and are more than prepared for the next stage of their education. n Children are provided with a secure, nurturing and homely environment. The childminder prioritises children's good health, safety and ensures they feel part of the family. n The childminder uses role modelling to its full advantage to support children's

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3 September 2019 learning. She encourages children to communicate their feelings, value the thoughts of others and supports them to become good citizens. n The childminder has created an extremely enticing learning environment in the garden to maximise learning across the curriculum. For instance, children develop excellent physical skills when they ride bikes, throw, kick and catch balls and climb up to a tree house. There are lots of opportunities for children to explore mathematical concepts throughout the environment. For example, a young child shows delight as they independently pour sand between various containers at the sandpit. n The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She provides an exciting, focused and challenging curriculum which captivates children's curiosity and aspiration to learn. n Children benefit from a wide range of experiences to broaden their knowledge

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both in the setting and in the local community. The childminder delivers a variety of activities such as forest school, listening to the piano or joining in with activities at the local school and library.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder securely understands her duty to safeguard children and is committed to practices that reflect her statutory responsibilities. The childminder clearly understands the signs and symptoms to identify children who may require support. She has clear procedures in place and has accurate knowledge of the action to take should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She also teaches children about how to keep themselves safe. For example, children are familiar with and abide by robust procedures to help ensure their safety when they are out and about on trips.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221891 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10116025 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 to 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Stafford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector took part in a learning walk around the setting. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents and certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at various points throughout the visit. n Statements were provided in order for the inspector to take account of the views of parents. n The inspector viewed the childminder's teaching practices and a discussion was held.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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3 September 2019 3 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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