Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2017 Not applicable

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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 has created highly stimulating indoor and outdoor environments. Children are immensely confident and use resources creatively to support their play.  Teaching is of the highest quality and worthy of dissemination to others. The highly skilled childminder uses her in-depth knowledge of children to build on their existing skills and knowledge splendidly. Children make rapid progress from their starting points.  The childminder fully exploits opportunities to help children to problem solve. One example of this is when she challenges children to find ways to transport water. Children are very resourceful and readily experiment with different tools until they find the most effective method.  Children are exceedingly independent. The incredibly patient childminder encourages children to do things for themselves to enable them to acquire excellent self-care skills.  The childminder uses first-rate questioning techniques to help children to think critically

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This provision is outstanding

and develop their own ideas. Children are very articulate communicators who confidently share their thoughts, ideas and interests with others.  Partnerships with parents and other early years providers are exemplary. The childminder uses highly effective two-way communications to exchange detailed information with them to support children's learning at home and in the setting.

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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 excellent plans that are in place to complete further professional development activities and review the impact this has on outcomes for children.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, a sample of policies and procedures, and other relevant documentation.  The inspector spoke to the children and considered the views of parents and other professionals provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is dedicated and passionate about her role. She is a highly reflective practitioner and actively seeks, evaluates and acts on feedback from parents. The childminder is well qualified and uses the knowledge she gained from her studies splendidly to implement first-class teaching strategies. She monitors children's progress meticulously to ensure that any gaps in their learning are closed swiftly. The childminder engages in a multitude of professional development activities to build on her excellent knowledge and skills. She plans to participate in even more training to maintain the highest standards of teaching. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an extensive, up-to-date knowledge of child protection matters and knows who to contact with concerns about children's welfare. She completes thorough risk assessments and implements very robust health and safety procedures to protect children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder teaches superbly. She makes high-quality observations and assessments and knows exactly what children need to learn next. Activities are expertly planned and delivered to motivate, challenge and inspire children. The childminder is highly responsive to children's needs and interacts splendidly to guide and extend their learning. One example of this is when the childminder effortlessly reshapes an activity because children notice that some items are sinking to the bottom of the water tray. She encourages them to experiment with different objects, compare their weight and predict whether they will float or sink. Children are fascinated and become totally engrossed in their learning. They demonstrate excellent mathematical skills as the childminder encourages them to count and calculate at every available opportunity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children flourish in the extremely nurturing environment. They thoroughly enjoy the childminder's company and have exceedingly positive relationships with her. Children are tremendously confident and self-assured. The childminder is a very good role model. She uses innovative methods to help children to learn about their own feelings and those of others. Children behave impeccably and are very helpful, cooperative and polite. Healthy lifestyles are promoted exceptionally well. Children enjoy many outdoor activities. They learn about where food comes from and help to harvest fruit from a neighbour's tree.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children have excellent personal and social skills and are very well prepared for nursery and school. They are highly motivated learners who persevere in activities for extended periods. Children are very imaginative and expertly pretend to serve ice cream from a kiosk. They have splendid language skills and engage in lively discussions. Children experiment with colour and excitedly watch them merge together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488813 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1012478 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She lives in the Morley area of Leeds. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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