Alison Jane Brook

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 August 2015 14 October 2011

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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

 Children successfully develop a strong sense of security and highly trusting relationships with the childminder. Their emotional well-being is supported exceptionally well, which helps them to thrive. Children are extremely happy and demonstrate the highest respect for each other, the childminder and her home.  The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder is fully committed to ensuring that all children have the best possible learning experiences tailored to meet their individual needs. Children make rapid progress in their learning and development.  The childminder ensures that inclusion is given high priority. Children benefit especially from her excellent partnerships with a wide range of external agencies. The childminder ensures that all professionals work together to provide excellent, coordinated support to benefit children and their families.  The childminder demonstrates an excellent knowledge of how to protect children and

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This provision is outstanding

fully understands how to keep them safe from harm. She underpins her knowledge and practice with a detailed safeguarding policy and procedure.  The childminder is proactive and motivated in keeping up to date with any amendments to legislation. She is extremely well prepared to ensure that she continues to fulfil her responsibilities following new government advice and guidance.  The childminder implements highly effective teaching strategies to help children develop excellent communication and language skills. Also, children's personal, social and emotional development are well promoted. All children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.  The childminder critically reflects on every detail of her practice. Strengths and areas for improvement are identified through her written and daily self-evaluation procedures. Contributions from parents and children are highly valued.

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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

 provide even more opportunities for children to express their own creative ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and spoke to her and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding, including the playroom, lounge, kitchen/dining area, bathroom and rear garden.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector looked at children's records, a selection of policies and procedures, including the self-evaluation form, and training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with on the day and their written comments.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children learn new skills, play and have fun in this vibrant and stimulating environment that inspires their creative ideas. The childminder uses excellent strategies to engage and motivate children to explore and make discoveries. The childminder skilfully talks with children and sensitively engages in play with them. She challenges their thinking in a variety of ways. Children make significant progress in their language development. The childminder identifies any delay in children's development swiftly and provides highly effective support to help them catch up very quickly. Children develop an excellent knowledge and understanding of the world. The childminder makes innovative use of her garden and provides many opportunities for children to play imaginatively and investigate nature. She is considering ways to provide more opportunities for children to express their creative ideas. The childminder has the highest expectations of the children and places the

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who attend. This is outstanding

utmost priority on supporting their emerging needs. She has an excellent understanding of children's abilities. She meticulously observes them throughout the day and rigorously assesses, and accurately monitors, their learning and development.

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outstanding

Children are highly valued as unique individuals. They are extremely confident learners who develop consistently high levels of self-esteem and motivation. The childminder is kind and exceedingly attentive to the children's needs. Children develop especially strong bonds and emotional attachments with the childminder. The childminder is a wonderful role model and is respectful to the children. She encourages them to use good manners and value each other's differences. The childminder is consistent with boundaries and clear with her expectations. Children display high levels of confidence and their behaviour is exemplary. Children are very aware of the importance of making healthy food choices and keeping themselves safe in the sun. They have an extremely good understanding of the different ways they can maintain healthy lifestyles.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She monitors her provision meticulously and effectively reflects on the service she offers to children and their families. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported exceptionally well. Robust systems to assess children's abilities when they first start make certain that their developmental needs are extremely well catered for. The childminder takes time each day to ensure that parents are fully informed about their children's achievements. Parents actively contribute to their children's learning and are extremely complimentary of the high-quality care and teaching their children receive. Partnerships with parents and local schools are outstanding. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to her own professional development by attending and organising relevant training. She uses the knowledge gained to very

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provision is outstanding

successfully ensure excellent outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423292 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 874445 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in East Ardsley, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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