Childminder 512072

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 May 2016 30 April 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 childminder uses skilful teaching skills and questioning to help children share their knowledge and ideas. She perceptively observes and listens to them, enhancing their learning and taking advantage of spontaneous opportunities to capture their interest.  Children receive clear and consistent explanations about including others in their play and are encouraged to share, take turns and be considerate towards others. They are supported very well to understand how to manage their own behaviour.  The childminder's commitment and drive for excellence is inspirational. She reflects and evaluates all aspects of her provision in great depth. The views of parents and children are sought, effectively helping the childminder to identify areas and further enhance her already outstanding provision.  The childminder is highly motivated to improve her skills and outcomes for children. She has an astute and targeted programme of training, aiding her continual

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This provision is outstanding

improvement.  Detailed starting points are obtained from children's parents and observation; planning and assessments are meticulously completed. The childminder thoroughly monitors the development of each child, to make certain that any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and addressed.  The childminder treats each child as a unique individual, helping them to respect and understand each other's differences. Lots of praise is given for their achievements, enhancing their concentration, enthusiasm and self-esteem.

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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 challenge older children's understanding of information and communication technology even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is well qualified and highly experienced. She is proactive in developing partnerships with other professionals to promote a shared approach to children's learning. Parents regularly share children's development records and they are encouraged to add their comments. The childminder also gives parents high levels of support to promote children's learning at home. This shared approach helps to ensure all children are making rapid progress and are very well prepared for their next steps in learning, including school. Written testimonials from parents indicate that they are immensely pleased with the care and learning their children receive. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, and a clear understanding of when to report significant events. She comprehensively assesses risks in the environment to ensure children are kept safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children engage in highly stimulating activities, providing them with high levels of challenge and underpinning their future learning. For example, children develop early writing skills using a vast range of resources that are accessible in all areas, including using soil for making patterns on paper. Children develop their understanding of mathematical concepts during focused activities and child-led play, where they learn about size and shape as they make comparison between different objects. For example, during snack time they chop up fruit and discuss the difference in the sizes of each piece. Children also learn to recognise numbers and letters of personal significance to them. The childminder has an excellent understanding of children's individual learning styles and plans activities to teach children in innovative ways. For example, the childminder would like to enhance the already excellent opportunities for older children to understand

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

information and communication technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Healthy lifestyles are fully promoted and children develop a thorough knowledge of how healthy practices and exercise are contributing to their overall health and well-being. Children help to grow fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden which are then used to complement the childminder's healthy, nutritionally balanced home-cooked meals and snacks. Excellent hygiene practices are in place at all times and daily routines support children in developing their self-care skills. For example, children wash their own hands and prepare and serve their own snacks. These embedded practices support children to attend to their own personal care needs, helping them when they move on to school. Children's physical development is extremely well promoted through daily activities and regular outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make exceptional progress in all areas of learning and are emotionally secure, confident and happy. They are motivated learners and are extremely eager to join in and explore. Children form excellent relationships with their peers and the childminder, helping support their emotional well-being, confidence and enjoyment of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512072 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 848053 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Rodley, Leeds. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder operates occasional sessions during school holidays. The childminder holds a 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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