Childminder EY407649

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 16 December 2010

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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 highly skilled childminder has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She plans an exceptional range of exciting activities which challenges children and helps them to make excellent progress in their learning.  The childminder works extremely closely with families and pre-schools. Detailed information is regularly shared about children's care and stage of development. This helps provide a high level of continuity for children.  Young children are extremely independent and enjoy choosing from the exceptional range of resources available. The childminder is highly creative and plans a rich and vibrant learning environment which is closely matched to children's next steps, interests and fascinations.  The childminder's enthusiastic response towards children's discoveries helps to develop their confidence and promotes a love of learning. She is extremely warm and encouraging. This supports children's emotional well-being exceptionally well and helps

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This provision is outstanding

them form extremely secure attachments.  The childminder places the utmost emphasis on children's safety. She has an excellent understanding of the process for reporting concerns about children's welfare. She undertakes regular safeguarding training to keep abreast of change.  The childminder is passionate and in pursuit of excellence in all areas of her provision. She reviews the effectiveness of her practice, taking into account the views of children, parents and colleagues. She has successfully implemented many positive changes for the benefit of the children in her care.

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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 enhance the excellent partnerships with parents to support children's learning at home.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and children's learning records.  The inspector read the feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms which may be a cause for concern. She has a wealth of literature to refer to for further information. The childminder is vigilant and maintains accurate records of children's attendance at all times. She makes the most of opportunities to attend training to enhance her already excellent practice. The childminder keeps a professional development scrapbook with articles from journals and notes from research. She uses this information to help her to continuously improve her provision. The quality of planning and the resourcing of activities are outstanding. The childminder monitors children's development and is very quick to pick up on gaps in learning. She implements highly effective strategies, in partnership with parents, which help children to catch up quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder provides an excellent range of activities and resources which is precisely tailored to meet children's next steps across all areas of learning. She places a superb focus on developing the skills that children will need to support their future learning and progress. For example, she skilfully develops babies' communication and language, introducing challenging new words during play. Young children are interested in the postal service. The childminder effectively exploits this interest to develop children's mathematical skills. For example, they learn to recognise numbers as they post letters in numbered containers around the garden. The childminder works in close partnership with parents and is keen to develop this aspect of her practice even further. Parents are actively encouraged to make contributions to children's communication diaries and they take part in regular progress reviews with the childminder. This supports children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

learning extremely well in the setting and at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a warm and homely environment which reflects the needs of the children in her care to the highest level. She implements care routines exceptionally well and places a strong emphasis on teaching children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She sets clear boundaries for children and models excellent manners. This helps children learn to show great kindness and respect for each other. Children make the most of open spaces in the outdoor area to develop their physical skills. For example, they initiate running races and enjoying climbing up and down the different levels of grassed area. The childminder is highly alert to risks in the environment and takes appropriate steps to reduce hazards and keep children safe at all times.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Babies enjoy playing and exploring in the stimulating environment. Young children are active and enthusiastic learners. They have a go at new activities and persist with difficulties. Children are developing excellent social skills. They make outstanding progress in their learning from their starting points and are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407649 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 850845 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Horsforth area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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