Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 23 April 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder provides an exemplary range of interesting and challenging learning experiences for children, both inside and outside. Consequently, the children are fully motivated and they make excellent progress with their learning.  The childminder teaches children to value the similarities and differences within families, communities and their traditions exceptionally well. This supports children's emotional well-being extensively as they learn about the world.  Children develop excellent thinking skills. This is because the childminder asks purposeful and timely questions throughout activities, and she responds enthusiastically to children's answers.  The childminder demonstrates an excellent commitment towards making improvements. She frequently reviews her practice and makes positive changes to support children's well-being and learning. This ensures a high-quality provision.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has established excellent partnerships with parents and other professionals. This supports children's all-round development extremely well.  Children are safeguarded exceptionally. This is because the childminder implements highly effective risk assessments and she teaches children how to stay safe.

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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

 build on the already excellent practice in place, for example, by increasing the opportunities for children to use computers, to enable them to further develop their knowledge and competency in using technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed play resources indoors and outdoors.  The inspector discussed how the childminder includes the views of parents as part of the evaluation process to support children.  The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including evidence of the suitability checks for the childminder and other adults in the household, and policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of what the children know and can do, and if there are any gaps in their learning. As a result, she plans an exceptionally challenging range of activities. This supports children's next steps in learning extensively. She is energetic and enthusiastic. Consequently, children are fully engaged and eager to learn. For example, children of different ages and abilities are animated and fully engrossed as they each take equal part in acting out a story. This activity supports their early literacy skills extremely well. The children show great imagination and are physically active as they express their individual ideas when dressing up in costumes that relate to the story. During this activity and others, the childminder's teaching skills are inspirational. This is because resources are extremely well prepared. In addition, she guides the children purposefully. Consequently, children show sheer delight as they achieve what they set out

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who attend. This is outstanding

to do and therefore, their progress is extensive. The childminder makes excellent use of the resources inside and outside to teach children mathematical skills. For example, they count, calculate and identify numerals.

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outstanding

Children's emotional security is supported superbly. This is because the childminder has a clear and highly knowledgeable insight of the children's individual needs. Consequently, children's choices are valued and they are included equally in daily events. Children are very well settled in the provision and they are extremely confident and behave well. This is because the childminder consistently praises their achievements. She encourages children to be independent and she teaches them healthy habits. For example, all the children independently wash their hands and they explain that they will not get germs if they do so. The childminder brings learning into all daily events. For example, during a hand washing routine the older children explain how they have been taught to read their name. They demonstrate this skill as they point to their name independently. They sound out the letters highly competently.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder's excellent knowledge of child protection procedures keeps children safeguarded extremely well. The childminder has a precise understanding of the learning and development requirements, which is updated through regular training. She has completed a formal childcare qualification since her last inspection. This coupled with the childminder's search for excellence in all activities provided, has resulted in an exceptional range of learning experiences on offer to children. The childminder uses evaluation accurately to identify improvements to support children. This includes seeking the views of children and parents. Extensive improvements in planning and assessment processes since the last inspection have taken place. This ensures children's individual learning is supported superbly. The childminder correctly identifies the need to strengthen opportunities for children to learn more about aspects of technology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY200414 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 869707 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the Meanwood area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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