Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2016 15 June 2009

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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. Learning experiences are planned precisely to meet children's individual needs, and the childminder's interactions are first-rate. Children are motivated learners who make rapid progress towards the early learning goals.  The indoor and outdoor environments are very well planned and are equipped with an impressive array of high-quality resources. Children have a strong exploratory impulse and enthusiastically explore the stimulating environments.  The childminder is kind and caring. She gets to know children exceedingly well and helps them to develop a sense of belonging. Children are very self-assured and relaxed in the childminder's care.  Excellent information sharing practices with other settings help to promote continuity of children's care and learning.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children to acquire communication and language skills. She uses innovative interventions to help children,

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This provision is outstanding

including those who speak English as an additional language, develop these skills quickly.  The highly qualified childminder follows an astute programme of professional development. This helps to enhance her teaching skills further and maintain high standards of professional practice.  Partnerships with parents are exemplary. The childminder uses highly effective two-way communications to support children's learning, both at home and in the setting.

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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

 implement the plans in place to build on the already excellent outdoor learning experiences, in order to extend opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and plans for improvement.  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 extremely well. She works with an equally well-qualified assistant, who is exceedingly well monitored and supervised. The childminder has an uncompromising drive to maintain the highest standards. She uses reflection superbly to evaluate the effectiveness of her practice against outcomes for children and drive continual improvement. For example, the childminder plans to extend outdoor learning opportunities to accelerate the progress of children who prefer to learn outdoors. The views of parents and children are considered well to ensure that planned improvements meet the needs of the service users. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection procedures and knows how to refer concerns to the authorities. Safety is given the utmost priority and stringent health and safety procedures are implemented to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses detailed observation and assessment to plan precisely for children's next steps. She closely monitors children's progress and uses highly effective interventions to close any gaps in their learning. Parents provide extensive information about children's interests and achievements at home. The childminder uses this information superbly to complement her first-class teaching. Children excitedly pretend to serve food in a restaurant. The childminder expertly extends their learning and encourages them to write for different purposes. Children thoroughly enjoy singing sessions with puppets and visual aids. They join in with songs and rhymes and closely follow the childminder's actions. Children are eager to try new things and are supported very well to think critically and problem solve.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are highly confident and very independent. They are provided with extensive opportunities to do things for themselves and acquire self-help skills. This helps to prepare them exceptionally well for later moves to school. Children play cooperatively with others and are polite and well behaved. They excitedly look at photographs of themselves and talk about their personal experiences. The childminder uses an inspiring range of resources and activities to help children to learn about diversity and difference. Children follow excellent hygiene practices and are provided with healthy meals and snacks. They benefit from extensive opportunities to exercise outdoors in the childminder's large garden. This helps to support their physical health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points. They are highly motivated learners who have extensive opportunities to follow their interests and lead their own play. Overall, children are developing the key skills needed to prepare them for future learning and later moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242721 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 848318 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the Adel area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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