Powell, Nicola Joanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2016 22 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

 Children's emotional well-being is given the highest priority. The childminder has an in- depth knowledge of each child and values them as unique. Children have exceptionally strong relationships with her and are extremely self-assured and eager to explore and learn.  The well-qualified childminder uses her expert knowledge of how children learn to deliver first-rate learning experiences. She continues to update her knowledge and skills through an astute programme of professional development. This has an extremely positive impact on the quality of her interactions and significantly improves outcomes for children.  Children benefit from a highly stimulating learning environment where they independently access a wide range of high-quality resources. Posters, signage and numbers adorn the walls and are used superbly to extend children's excellent mathematical and literacy skills.  Children's communication and language skills are considerably enhanced by the

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This provision is outstanding

attentive childminder. She models conversational skills exceedingly well and provides children with excellent opportunities to express their ideas and engage in meaningful discussion.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder uses meticulous information sharing practices to promote a shared approach to children's care and learning. Parents' feedback is exceptionally complimentary and praises the childminder's professionalism and dedication.  Links with other settings and feeder schools are exemplary. Detailed information is shared to fully promote continuity of children's care and 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

 implement the plans in place to build on the already excellent opportunities for children to learn about diversity and differences.

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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 highly experienced and devoted childminder has an uncompromising drive to deliver the best possible service to children and their families. She monitors her assistant's practice closely and supervises him extremely well. Reflection and self-evaluation are used superbly to plan developments that focus on improving outcomes for children. For example, the childminder plans to extend the already first-class opportunities for children to learn about diversity and difference. The views of parents and children are fully considered and ensure that planned developments are sharply focused on meeting their needs. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection issues and has completed a wealth of training to update her knowledge. She has a comprehensive understanding of the possible signs of abuse and neglect and knows how to report concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses very detailed observation and assessment to closely monitor children's progress and find out what they can already do and know. She fully considers children's interests and learning at other settings and uses parents' expertise splendidly to inform her planning. As a result, children engage in purposeful and challenging activities that support them to make rapid progress in their learning. Children excitedly investigate malleable materials and become deeply engrossed. They spend time emptying and filling containers and use an array of tools with increased accuracy. The childminder's interactions are first-rate. She expertly introduces estimation, counting and calculation into children's play to extend their mathematical skills. Her questioning techniques are inspirational and promote children's thinking and problem-solving skills exceptionally well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children benefit from an extremely nurturing environment where they receive constant praise and encouragement. This significantly enhances their confidence and fully supports their perseverance and self-motivation. Children play games harmoniously together and wait patiently for their turn. They are very helpful and their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to be physically active and play outdoors. She provides a well-balanced diet and hygiene procedures are rigorous. Children proudly explain that they are growing their own vegetables and are looking forward to sampling them, as part of their healthy eating practices.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress towards the early learning goals. They are exceedingly articulate communicators, who use language to clarify thinking and express their ideas. They are very sociable and play together amicably. Children recognise written numerals and are developing excellent mathematical skills. They are highly independent and have excellent self-care skills. Children are very motivated learners, who persist in activities and become absorbed in their play. They are extremely well prepared for future learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358561 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 849569 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 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the Guiseley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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