Childminder EY350256

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 at the heart of everything the childminder and her assistants do. They thoroughly enjoy their time at the exceptionally well-resourced environment, which has a home-from-home feeling. Children take part in local village events and submit artwork they have all contributed towards making. A recent first prize award 'masterpiece' is now displayed in a local café for all residents to admire. Children enthusiastically join in to make firework rockets which 'shoot off' in the air around the kitchen. They enjoy taking care of the animals and collect eggs from the chickens. Recently, the children took part in National Baking Week, using the eggs in their creations. There are high expectations for children of what they can do and learn. Each child is treated as unique and has a detailed development plan tailored around their individual needs and abilities. Children demonstrate high levels of concentration as they use tools to paint and add glitter to their pictures. Young

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The provision is outstanding

children enjoy exploring the texture of paint on their fingers and rubbing their hands into the glitter. Children form exceptionally strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants. They are happy and feel safe and secure. Young children snuggle up while having their milk and fall asleep cuddled by their key person.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder and her assistants plan an exciting and broad curriculum for children, which is exceptionally well thought out. A strong emphasis is placed on respect for each other. Children take part in several festivals and learn about other cultures. The current project is 'family trees' and the origins of where they come from. This gives children a strong sense of belonging. n There is an abundant range of activities provided, based upon children's interests. Children develop a very positive attitude to their learning and can independently access resources and make their own decisions about their play. They acquire an exceptional interest in literacy. The childminder ensures that each child is read to and records are kept in a reading diary. They talk about the book, which helps to support early language skills. Younger children enjoy turning the pages and feeling the textures in the books.

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n Children love being outside. There is a wide range of resources that support children's physical skills. During the inspection, a superb spontaneous mathematical learning activity took place when the children were playing with chalk. A child stood against the wall and one of the assistants drew a line at their height. This caused a ripple effect and all the children wanted to be 'measured'. They all waited patiently until it was their turn. The childminder and her assistants joined in. A discussion was then held using early mathematical concepts, for example, they worked out who was the tallest or smallest.

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need to do better?

6 November 2019 n The childminder and her assistants are excellent role models for the children. As a result, children's behaviour is outstanding. On occasions when this may waver, children are supported to self-regulate and manage their feelings. This ensures that children have extremely high self-esteem and confidence in themselves. n Children are learning the importance of good hygiene practices. The childminder has a variety of animals, and children have learned and instinctively know that they have to wash their hands after touching pets. Even the youngest children go to wash their hands after petting the dog. Children are learning how to be healthy and make good choices. The childminder gives children responsibility at lunchtime and they help each other to prepare lunch. Some of the most able children have knives and cut the cheese, while others spread butter on bread and make sandwiches. They all choose which fruit and vegetables to eat with

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their sandwich. Children benefit from a freshly prepared, home-cooked meal at teatime. n The childminder has established outstanding links with other settings, schools and professionals. She attends meetings with parents and develops meticulous care plans for those children who need more support. The childminder and her assistants are dedicated to professional development to further enrich the already outstanding provision. Children are making excellent progress in their learning. They are gaining skills to equip them for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school. n Parent partnerships are extremely strong. Parents are invited to events at the setting. Each parent is given detailed assessments of their child's progress and is encouraged to contribute to their learning. Parents comment that their children are 'happy and most importantly safe and loved in the hands of this amazing team'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her team are very knowledgeable about safeguarding. They know the procedure to follow if they have concerns about a child in their care. They ensure they attend regular refresher courses and test each other with safeguarding quizzes. The childminder pays due diligence to her role to safeguard children, and she attends meetings and training sessions at school. This ensures children who attend both settings are kept safe. The childminder and her assistants regularly carry out risk assessments. Children are involved in helping to make sure their surroundings are safe. For example, they help to decide where to place foam mats next to plastic climbing equipment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350256 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10116120 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 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 50 Date of previous inspection 19 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the Alrewas area of Burton-on- Trent. She works with several assistants and a co-childminder at various times throughout the week. The childminder operates during term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. During school holidays, she operates a reduced service, by request, in partnership with a co-childminder. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

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 took into account the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and the children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the household members and assistants. n The inspector looked around the childminder's house and garden and looked at the availability of toys and resources.

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Inspection activities

6 November 2019 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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Inspection activities

6 November 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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