Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 November 2015 16 February 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. Activities focus precisely on children's individual needs, and the childminder's interactions are inspirational. Children are highly motivated and make rapid progress in their learning and development.  Partnerships with parents are exemplary. The childminder works very closely with them, to promote children's learning in the setting and at home. Parents provide exceptionally complimentary feedback that praises the childminder's child-centred approach to everything she does.  Children are prepared well for future learning. They are motivated and keen learners who are willing to try new things and solve problems independently.  Children are extremely self-assured and happy in the homely environment. The childminder is very positive and provides extensive praise and reassurance. She listens attentively to what children say, so that they know their views count. This contributes

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This provision is outstanding

towards promoting children's very good behaviour.  Children have extensive opportunities to be physically active. They are provided with healthy food and follow good hygiene routines. This helps to promote their good health.  The highly qualified childminder follows an astute programme of professional development to continually extend her knowledge and skills. She seeks critical feedback from other professionals to help her evaluate and improve her practice.

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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

 continue to provide opportunities for children to use technology to support their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly qualified and translates her knowledge into practice exceedingly well. She has an uncompromising drive to maintain high standards and uses continual reflection to plan further improvements. The views of parents, children and other professionals are used to plan pertinent developments. For example, the childminder has identified that she could provide more opportunities for children to use technology to support their learning. Children's welfare is given the highest priority and the arrangements for safeguarding are highly effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. She has attended safeguarding training and regularly updates her knowledge through professional development activities. Risk assessments are thorough and health and safety policies are implemented well to help to keep children safe. The childminder works in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

partnership with other settings to promote consistency in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses sharply focused observations to assess children's learning needs and plan their next steps. She provides rich and varied activities that help children to make excellent progress from their starting points. The childminder reviews the observations that she makes to look closely at children's level of engagement in activities and monitor their progress. This helps her to evaluate the impact of her teaching on outcomes for children superbly well. The childminder is animated and expertly plays alongside children to challenge and extend their learning. For example, she introduces interesting resources that stimulate children's exploratory impulse to sand activities. She skilfully introduces shape and capacity into the activity and provides extensive tools to support children's physical skills. The childminder's use of questioning is inspirational. This helps children to communicate their ideas and thoughts exceedingly well. The childminder has high

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

expectations for children and encourages them to try new things and solve simple problems at every available opportunity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has created a welcoming, inclusive environment where all children are valued as individuals. She is exceptionally responsive to children's needs and has developed strong relationships with them. Children are extremely confident and self- assured. They thoroughly enjoy opportunities to make choices and lead their own play as they move freely between indoors and outside. Children are supported to be respectful to others and play cooperatively together. They are provided with extensive opportunities to learn about different people and engage in community life.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are motivated and eager to learn. They make excellent progress from their starting points as they engage in an inspiring range of purposeful activities. Children are supported very well to develop key skills, which helps to prepare them for future learning and later moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501874 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 847947 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Burley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 7 and works with a co- childminder.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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