Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 24 March 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 childminder provides an exceptional range of high-quality learning experiences for children, both inside and outdoors. This helps children to be highly motivated, eager to explore and develop a real thirst for learning.  The childminder sets very high standards for herself and children. Children's individual needs are always met extremely well by the childminder. Children form strong attachments with her. This helps children to behave well and make excellent progress in their learning.  Children learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences. The childminder provides a wealth of resources and activities that help to develop children's awareness about other people and the wider world.  Excellent partnerships between parents and the childminder ensure that parents are well informed about their child's developmental progress. Assessments of children's learning include information the childminder obtains about learning and development at

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This provision is outstanding

home.  The childminder works closely with other providers. This has a very positive impact on the continuity of care children receive and fully supports their emotional well-being.  The setting is welcoming, stimulating and extremely safe. All necessary steps are taken to protect children's welfare.  The childminder demonstrates an uncompromising commitment towards achieving excellence in all areas. She is constantly updating her knowledge and extending her understanding through a targeted programme of professional development.

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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 that are in place to support children to grow and taste vegetables as part of their learning about healthy lifestyles.

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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 observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of suitability for all household members, children's details, learning files, and a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes it a priority to keep children safe. She has an excellent understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to protecting children in her care from abuse and neglect. She successfully uses her knowledge and experience to provide children with high-quality learning experiences. The childminder is highly reflective. Her improvement and training programme raises relevant and precise targets that improve the outcomes for children. For example, her plans show her next intention is to provide opportunities for children to grow vegetables which will be used in home cooking to support children's learning of healthy food choices. She has successfully addressed the recommendation raised at the last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses her strong knowledge of how children learn and her expertise in teaching to provide imaginative experiences that enthuse and motivate children. Children are active learners. They initiate many activities themselves which are then skilfully supported by the childminder. For example, she asks children questions to increase their learning as they enjoy playing with dinosaurs in a jelly bath. Children benefit from prolonged periods of uninterrupted time to play and experiment. This enables them to become fully immersed in their learning. The childminder is inspirational. She has a comprehensive overview of children's progress through her robust assessment and tracking. Planning and assessment arrangements are precise, sharply focused on every child's needs and shared frequently with parents to ensure every child makes the best possible progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Exceptional arrangements to care for children are implemented consistently to promote their well-being. The excellent skills of the childminder in building secure relationships with children help to ensure that their welfare is paramount. Highly effective care practices help new children settle quickly and develop the confidence to become increasingly independent. The childminder maintains consistent routines and expectations which children quickly become familiar with. The childminder gives the utmost priority to children's good health and well-being. Children fully embrace the benefits of outdoor learning and enjoy discovering all that the outside environment has to offer. For example, they develop a very good sense of how to manage risks as they negotiate space on bicycles and other toys in the garden. They know why exercise and good hygiene routines are important to their health.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points. Young children acquire strong skills in all key areas of development. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319937 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 868620 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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