Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2017 23 June 2014

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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 flourish in an exceptionally nurturing environment. They have exceedingly strong bonds with the childminder, who is highly responsive to their needs. Children are very confident, motivated and eager to join in.  The childminder monitors children's progress very well and uses her in-depth knowledge of each child to plan highly challenging learning experiences. Her interactions are superior and are sharply focused on helping children to learn new knowledge and skills. Children make excellent progress in their learning and development.  Children are exceedingly strong communicators and their speech is developing rapidly. The childminder supports young children to express their ideas, wants and needs exceedingly well. One example of this is when babies use sign language to make requests.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and translates her vast knowledge into practice superbly. She engages in a multitude of professional

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This provision is outstanding

development activities which is highly focused on strengthening her first-rate teaching skills further.  Partnerships with parents are exemplary. The childminder uses highly effective channels of communication to promote children's learning both in the setting and at home.

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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

 use even more innovative methods to support very young children to make independent choices in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home that are used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, a sample of policies and procedures and discussed assessments of children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the children and considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The highly experienced childminder has an uncompromising drive to maintain the highest standards. Her self-evaluation is meticulously focused on improving outcomes for children and fully considers the views of parents. For example, the childminder has identified ways in which she can further develop the already first-class opportunities for babies to make independent choices. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an extensive understanding of child protection issues and the process to follow to alert the relevant authorities if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She implements robust procedures to ensure that children are safe and protected from harm. Meticulous information is exchanged with other providers to endorse collaborative working and promote continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder makes high-quality observations and assessments to find out what children can already do and know. She plans an inspiring range of activities that is precisely focused on children's learning needs. Young children are captivated and concentrate intently when the childminder uses puppets during singing sessions. They excitedly join in and attempt to mimic her actions. The childminder presents activities in innovative ways and ignites children's curiosity. One example of this is when she introduces attractive number bags containing sensory resources. Children are fascinated. They become totally engrossed as they explore each item and talk about its appearance and texture. The childminder questions children exceptionally well and helps them to express their thoughts and ideas. She expertly encourages children to count, talk about shape and categorise items by size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's well-being is central to everything the childminder does. She gathers extensive information from parents to build an accurate picture of children's needs. Children behave incredibly well for their ages and are considerate to others. The childminder provides extensive praise and positively reinforces her expectations. She encourages children's physical well-being exceptionally well. Children develop their early writing skills and practise physical skills, such as ball control.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated learners, who make excellent progress towards the early learning goals. They have a strong, exploratory impulse and are eager to try new things. Children's mathematical skills are developing quickly. They show an interest in numbers and count spontaneously as they play. Children are very independent and helpful. These skills help to prepare children exceptionally well for their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450030 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1087433 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Horsforth, in Leeds. She operates Monday to Friday, during term time, from 7.15am to 5pm.

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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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