Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 December 2015 Not applicable

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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 extremely knowledgeable childminder plans rich and inspiring experiences for children both indoors and outdoors. Children are enthusiastic, motivated, eager to explore and constantly make decisions in their play and learning.  Children form exceptionally good relationships with the childminder and they are happy and settled in her home. The childminder is extremely caring and nurturing and a good role model. Children's behaviour is excellent and very well managed. Children learn to share, take turns and respect one another.  Children's communication and language are promoted exceptionally well because the childminder is highly skilled in using conversational skills to promote their thinking and listening, and encourage them to express themselves.  The childminder is very experienced and she continuously seeks additional knowledge through her attendance at training courses, network meetings and local authority

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This provision is outstanding

support. This has an exceptionally positive impact on the learning experiences she provides for children.  Children benefit from the highly effective partnerships that exist between the childminder, their parents and other childcare settings. Extensive information is regularly shared to enhance children's care and learning.  The childminder is extremely successful in her pursuit of excellence and the evaluation of her practice. She participates in highly focused professional development that results in outstanding teaching and superb outcomes for children.

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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 evaluate and review the excellent teaching practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding, including the playroom, dining room, kitchen, lounge, downstairs toilet and rear garden.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications, Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all people in the household over 16 years of age, and a selection of policies and procedures, including the safeguarding policy and children's learning records.  The inspector observed children playing indoors and outdoors, with a vast range of easily accessible resources.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in how to keep children safe. She understands how to identify and report any concerns about children. The childminder is highly motivated and has identified a need to continue with her professional development and increase the already very high quality of children's learning experiences. The childminder includes the views of children and parents in her self-evaluation process and welcomes their ideas and suggestions. The childminder has extremely strong links with local schools and nurseries that children attend. The childminder shares information about children's progress and well-being with other settings and there is continuity in their excellent progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an exceptional knowledge of the processes by which children learn and is tuned into their thinking. This, together with an extensive knowledge of children's interests, enables her to ensure that they are developing the skills for future learning. Children's speaking and listening skills are superbly supported. The childminder listens intently to what children say and asks lots of open ended questions. She carefully considers her own responses to ensure that children feel extremely valued and respected. The childminder plans realistic and precise next steps that are shared with parents in order for learning to continue at home. Children thoroughly enjoy going outside to hunt for the hidden reindeer pictures. They concentrate and are totally absorbed in finding them in the garden. The childminder increases their knowledge of colours and mathematical language. For example, they learn the colours of the reindeers' noses and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The exceptional behaviour of the children demonstrates the strong skills the childminder has in supporting their personal development. Children understand routines and are highly cooperative. They quickly help to prepare lunch and explain how and why they wash their hands. Children's manners are excellent. They show respect for each other and are attentive to others' needs during meals. Children are very happy, independent and sociable. The childminder actively promotes a 'can do' attitude and successfully motivates children to discover and explore for themselves. Children willingly try new experiences and are very proud of their efforts and achievements. They play and learn in an extremely vibrant and stimulating environment.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Extremely effective teaching and learning are in place and all children make exceptional progress in their development. Children are supported superbly well to gain the key skills they need in readiness for starting school when the time arrives.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459569 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 933030 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the Calverley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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