Childminder 319621

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2016 23 February 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 is experienced, talented and passionate about supporting children to reach their potential. She knows all children exceptionally well and the ways they like to learn. Their individual ways of learning are promoted and all children are making rapid progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is warm and caring. She has built strong relationships with each child and their family and ensures she always meets children's individual needs with precision. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and parents trust her implicitly. Children's physical and emotional well-being are promoted superbly.  Children are developing very good literacy skills. They excitedly select stories and hold long conversations with the childminder about their favourite stories and rhymes. In addition, children have a wide range of vocabulary which the childminder continuously

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This provision is outstanding

builds on. Children's are excelling in their communication and literacy skills.  Since the last inspection the childminder has carefully reviewed her practice and swiftly addressed all areas for improvement. She is meticulous in organising her setting and evaluates her practice extremely well. In addition, she is fully committed to developing herself professionally and accesses training opportunities frequently.  Parents are fully included in their child's learning. Regular sharing of children's development, obtaining parents' views and daily discussions contribute to the childminder's excellent relationships with all parents.

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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 already excellent links with other providers to further complement children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation, policies, procedures, risk assessments and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector read letters and questionnaires from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding children is at the heart of the childminder's practice. She is extremely knowledgeable about how to keep children safe and who to contact with any concerns. She keeps her knowledge up to date and attends safeguarding training regularly. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aspirational and committed to providing children with an exceptional standard of care. She has very high expectations of herself and reflects upon her practice to develop this even further. The childminder underpins her practice with comprehensive policies and procedures which are available for parents to access. The childminder has made excellent links with other professionals. She knows where to access support promptly should she need it and she supports other childminders in her local community. The childminder is considering how to continue to further build on her superb relationships with other providers that share care

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder consistently demonstrates high-quality teaching. She effortlessly extends children's learning using their interests. Children are self-motivated, for instance, they support each other to count from one to ten. The childminder helps extend this by using material and ducks to promote counting through singing. Children delight in activities, leading their own play while the childminder weaves in new information to promote learning. All children are challenged in their learning, which supports their rapid progress. Thorough monitoring of their learning and development is regularly shared with parents through meetings and informal diaries which detail activities. Parents thoroughly enjoy reading about and being involved in their child's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely confident and have high levels of self-esteem. The childminder meets children's individual needs meticulously. She has a detailed understanding of their routines and dietary needs and can tell how they are feeling through their body language. The childminder praises children's efforts and allows them to make mistakes in order to learn. She helps them to understand the behaviour expected of them and takes them to places to help practise their manners. For example, they visit cafes and restaurants, regularly learning how to sit and behave in social situations. The childminder encourages children to take small risks in their play. For instance, she allows them to cut their fruit with small knives and teaches them to avoid cutting their fingers. In addition, children learn about safety and enjoy visits from the fire service.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are very well prepared for school and future learning. They are highly motivated to learn and initiate this through play. All children are active, enjoy challenge and concentrate for long periods of time. They engross themselves in learning and work together to achieve outcomes. All children are developing excellent independence skills and take care of their own hygiene needs and listen well. They share, take turns and are kind to their friends. They help each other and show respect for their friends and adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319621 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1058143 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1985 and lives in Wetherby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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