Harris, Marie Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 20 January 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

 Teaching is outstanding. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She uses observations, alongside information obtained from parents and other settings, to monitor children's progress and plan precisely for their next steps in learning. Children are making excellent progress towards the early learning goals.  Children are extremely happy, settled and confident in the homely environment. The childminder places the strongest emphasis on supporting children's emotional well- being, and they have developed exceedingly strong bonds with her.  The qualified childminder follows an astute programme of professional development to build on her already excellent teaching skills. This helps her to maintain the highest standards of professional practice and to continuously improve outcomes for children.  The childminder provides a highly stimulating learning environment, which is carefully planned to support children's learning across all areas. Children are exceptionally

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This provision is outstanding

motivated and participate in a wide range of challenging learning experiences.  Excellent partnerships with parents are fostered from the start. The childminder uses innovative approaches to exchange information with them, and to support children's learning both at home and in the setting.  The childminder has first-rate working relationships with local feeder schools and nurseries. She carefully plans children's moves between settings, promoting continuity and using excellent information sharing practices to support their ongoing learning.

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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 develop the excellent strategies in place to support children who speak English as an additional language.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  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 discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures and plans for improvement.  The inspector considered the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The dedicated childminder uses reflection exceedingly well to maintain the highest standards. For example, she has identified that the already excellent procedures to support children who speak English as an additional language, could be developed even further. She gathers detailed information from parents to ascertain their views about her service, in order to plan pertinent developments. Furthermore, she uses an inspiring range of techniques to ensure that children's opinions are fully considered. One example of this is that the childminder provides children with cameras and asks them to take photographs of things that they enjoy or dislike. This helps to ensure that planned improvements focus on children's individual needs, and contribute towards improving outcomes for them. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder gives safety the upmost priority and has an excellent knowledge of child protection issues.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn, and translates her knowledge into practice superbly. She uses meticulous observations and assessment to plan precisely for children's learning needs. The childminder uses first-class interactions to teach children new skills and build on what they already know. She is particularly talented at incorporating children's interests into activities, which supports their perseverance and enjoyment in learning incredibly well. As a result, children become totally engrossed in activities and concentrate for very long periods. They excitedly explore spaghetti and talk about texture, size and length. The childminder introduces numbers and letters into the activity, and helps them to recognise those of personal significance to them. Children eagerly fill and empty containers and join tubes together. The childminder expertly questions children to help them to think logically about why items are falling out of the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

bottom of a tube. Children quickly identify solutions to problems and are very proud of their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in a welcoming and inclusive environment. The childminder knows an impressive array of words and phrases in children's home language. She uses these exceptionally well to support children who speak English as an additional language. Children behave impeccably and are supported to consider others exceedingly well. They talk coherently about why it is important to follow good hygiene routines. Children have extensive opportunities to play and learn outdoors, and healthy lifestyles are promoted splendidly.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in their learning and have first-class opportunities to develop new interests and skills. Their communication skills are developing rapidly and they engage in purposeful conversations with the skilful childminder. Children count, calculate and discuss size to aid their mathematical skills. They are extremely self-assured and sociable. Children are exceptionally well prepared for school and show a strong willingness to try new things and be successful learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY280137 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 848657 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the Roundhay area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. She holds an appropriate childcare 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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