Childminder EY101601

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

The childminder gives exceptional thought to his planning of rich, innovative and highly challenging activities and experiences. He builds wonderfully on what children already know and can do. Children become excited and deeply engrossed in their play. They are motivated and confident and access a first-class range of resources. The environment is safe, highly welcoming and supports learning superbly.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations for all children. Children develop a wealth of astounding knowledge, language and skills and show awe and wonder. They ask if they should write their names, which the childminder encourages enthusiastically. Children have impressive literacy knowledge. They are able to write a range of letters and state words that they begin with, for example 'c for cat'.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations of children, and they have an excellent understanding of the routine. For example, they know to wash their hands before mealtimes and take it in turns. Children confidently set the table and use utensils effectively. This helps prepare children for taking responsibility for themselves and their belongings.

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The provision is outstanding

Children play happily and are incredibly confident. For example, toddlers try to put on their shoes to play outside and babies skilfully grasp finger foods to feed themselves. Children's behaviour and early relationships are exemplary for their age.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder's wonderfully nurturing demeanour helps children to know that they are cherished and their opinions are valued. Children demonstrate their superb confidence and zest for life as they spontaneously break into song throughout the day and passionately laugh at their own jokes. They show off their strong personalities and sense of humour as they enthusiastically engage with the childminder and feel completely safe to express themselves through talk, play and affection.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an excellent knowledge of children. This is informed by his meticulous observation and assessment of children's interests, what they have learned and what they need to master next. The childminder implements second-to-none planning across all areas of learning, both indoors and outdoors. n The childminder's qualification and excellent commitment to continuous professional development positively impact on practice. His teaching is highly skilful in improving children's learning and igniting their desire to learn new

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9 January 2020 things, such as foreign languages. For example, while children looked at the map of the world, the childminder talked about the landmarks and the languages spoken. He demonstrated different French words to the children and they beamed with delight as they repeated the words back in English. Children listened inquisitively and are making excellent steps to being multilingual. n The childminder sensitively reinforces behavioural expectations during highly sociable routines. For example, he talks about sharing the food out equally as children choose their lunch. Children and babies have excellent emotional attachments to the childminder, who provides nurturing and consistent care. He lovingly acknowledges when children are sad, helping them to manage these feelings. n Partnerships with parents are exceedingly strong. Parents speak highly of the childminder and value his input into their children's learning. For example, they

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state that the communication is 'always great'. Parents explain that their children's journals are always accurate and go into great detail about how their children learn. This sharing of information further supports a consistent approach to children's ongoing development. n The childminder has excellent partnerships with additional settings that children attend. He initiates the two-way communication immediately, to help develop highly effective information sharing. The childminder shares children's extremely accurate assessments and next steps as well as incorporating any information from additional key persons into his planning. This helps to provide a fully consistent approach to children's ongoing learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an extremely secure knowledge and understanding of his role in protecting children from possible harm, including from neglect and extremist views. The procedures he has in place are extremely clear and explain the processes he would follow if necessary. The childminder has a highly proactive attitude towards professional development and training. He ensures that he is fully aware of any changes in practice or legislation and implements any updates immediately. For example, he attends training and local authority cluster groups. The childminder demonstrates an impressive confidence when discussing possible signs that would give him cause for concern and what he would do to help ensure children's safety. He has extensive safeguarding policies, procedures and information. These help to underpin his excellent practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101601 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 10129012 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 4 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Blackpool. He operates from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and works alongside a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at relevant times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the home. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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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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Inspection activities

9 January 2020 9 January 2020 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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