Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2016 23 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 childminder provides an exceptional range of high-quality learning experiences for children, both inside and outside. The quality of teaching is outstanding.  The childminder sets very high standards for herself and children. There is a very robust system in place for supporting children's emotional well-being. This is reflected in the secure way that the children behave in the environment and also in the positive comments made by parents.  The inspiring and stimulating environment promotes the high level of involvement children have in their own learning. This, in turn, supports their rapid progress in all areas of learning and development.  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 proactively seeks opportunities to work 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

 review the planned changes to enhance the excellent ongoing professional development and evaluate the impact on outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities both 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. The level of commitment shown to achieving and maintaining positive outcomes for all children is outstanding. The childminder is a highly reflective practitioner. 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 identify ways to extend the already excellent programme of professional development. 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 very strong knowledge of how children learn and her expertise in teaching to provide imaginative experiences that enthuse and motivate them. Children are active learners who become immersed in planned activities, both indoors and outside. This helps them to gain a deep understanding of all areas of the curriculum. Children 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 exploring opposites in a game. Children benefit from prolonged periods of uninterrupted time to play and experiment. 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. Assessment information is 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. Children settle quickly into the childminder's setting because each day she greets them warmly, creating a sense of security. Parents comment that they can leave their child safe in the knowledge that their well-being and care are of the utmost importance to the childminder. The childminder maintains consistent routines and expectations which children quickly become familiar with. She gives the utmost priority to children's good health and provides an excellent range of healthy meal choices which children thoroughly enjoy. Children fully embrace the benefits of outdoor learning and enjoy discovering all that the outside environment has to offer. They know why exercise and good hygiene are important to their health. The childminder provides opportunities for children to reflect on their differences by providing a wealth of activities that help to develop their awareness about

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points. They enjoy good relationships with the childminder and their peers. Children are supported to become confident individuals. 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 320045 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 847802 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Cookridge, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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