Akid, Mischelle

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 17 June 2009

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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 quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder interacts expertly with children to guide and extend their learning. She knows each child very well and shows a genuine interest in what they say and do. Children make rapid progress towards the early learning goals.  Children have exceptionally strong bonds with the friendly and patient childminder. They are highly confident, happy and relaxed in her company. Families feel extremely supported and praise the way in which the childminder nurtures children and helps them to flourish.  Children are exceedingly well prepared for moves to school when the time comes. They are motivated learners, who acquire key skills and develop positive attitudes to learning.  The well-qualified childminder uses her expert knowledge of child development to deliver first-class learning experiences for children. She has completed a multitude of training courses and continues to find innovate ways to develop professionally.

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This provision is outstanding

 Partnerships with parents are exemplary. The childminder uses highly effective channels of communication to promote a shared approach to children's care and learning. She meets regularly with parents and uses their expert knowledge of their child to inform assessment processes.  Excellent links with other settings, schools and childcare professionals are forged to help children make seamless transitions. The childminder uses first class information- sharing practices to exchange details of children's ongoing care and learning needs.

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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

 develop the excellent strategies in place to support children to gain awareness of diversity and difference.

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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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed extensive child protection training. She has a thorough understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Safety is given the highest priority and security is excellent. The childminder has an uncompromising drive to maintain the highest standards. She uses reflection very well to plan pertinent improvements which help to improve outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has established that she could further extend the already excellent opportunities for children to learn about diversity and difference. Furthermore, the views of children and families are fully considered as part of the evaluation procedures. The childminder monitors children's progress rigorously and ensures that any gaps in their learning are closed swiftly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses meticulous observations and assessments to plan precisely for children's learning. She exchanges comprehensive information with parents to extend her in-depth knowledge of individual children's learning needs. Children are highly motivated and eager to participate in activities. They talk confidently about their senses and investigate whether they can identify objects by touch alone. Children become fully engrossed in activities and persist for prolonged periods of time. They are provided with a wide selection of craft materials and use this creatively to make self-portraits. The childminder uses questioning superbly to help children to develop their thinking skills. She encourages children to write for different purposes and uses every available opportunity to promote their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are exceedingly inquisitive and eager to develop new knowledge and skills. They are provided with splendid opportunities to learn about the natural world. One example of this is that children have first-hand experience of observing the life cycle of a butterfly. They talk coherently about what they have observed already and excitedly anticipate what will happen next. Children behave impeccably and are supported exceptionally well to take turns and share. They are consistently praised for their achievements and are supported exceedingly well to overcome challenges and persevere. Children move freely between the stimulating indoor and outdoor environments and have superb opportunities to challenge themselves physically. Healthy lifestyles are fully promoted to support children's health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in their learning and are prepared exceedingly well for later moves to school. They are exceptionally self-assured and are highly confident in new situations. Children have superb social skills and play harmoniously together. They are strong communicators, who are learning new vocabulary rapidly. Children make choices, follow their own interests and are developing extremely positive attitudes to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302080 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 855015 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Menston. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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