Childminder EY381494

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2017 25 March 2013

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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 well-qualified childminder displays a consistent drive for excellence. She is highly reflective and constantly evaluates the quality of her setting. The contributions of parents, children and her assistant are regularly sought and very much valued. This helps the childminder to provide the highest-quality learning experiences for all children.  Children flourish in the care of the childminder and her assistant and develop a deep sense of belonging. The childminder and her assistant are extremely sensitive and highly skilled in their interactions. Children develop exceedingly good relationships and very strong emotional attachments with them. Children behave exceedingly well.  Partnerships with parents are exceptional. Parents are highly complimentary about the outstanding quality of the educational support and exemplary care their children receive. They describe the childminder as 'truly amazing'. Parents particularly value the

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This provision is outstanding

excellent advice they receive to support their children's learning at home.  Children develop excellent language skills. The childminder and her assistant are extremely effective in using conversation to stimulate young children's listening and thinking skills and expertly help them to successfully acquire an extensive vocabulary.  The childminder and her assistant support children's understanding of diversity superbly well. Children learn to respect and develop their understanding of the differences between themselves and other people in this highly inclusive environment.

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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 planned enhancements to the already excellent learning opportunities in the garden and monitor how this helps children to develop even higher levels of understanding.

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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 spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked a selection of documents, including children's records, assessments, suitability checks and training certificates.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. She took account of the views of parents spoken with during the inspection and also from written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are trained to an advanced level in child protection. They have developed expert knowledge, of how to keep children safe and fully understand their responsibilities with regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder monitors children's learning meticulously and swiftly identifies any developmental concerns. She and her assistant implement highly effective strategies to help children catch up very quickly. The childminder provides highly focused support and training for her assistant to help her sustain highly effective teaching. The childminder develops excellent partnerships with local schools. This supports excellent continuity of care for children. The childminder plans to further develop her garden to extend the already excellent outdoor learning opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant show an excellent understanding of how children learn. They have exceedingly high expectations of what all children can achieve and competently tailor activities to extend their individual learning. The childminder expertly introduces complex language about water temperature as young children bath the dolls. Children show their excellent understanding and rapidly use the new vocabulary they learn. The childminder skilfully helps young children to understand simple addition as she encourages them to think about how many more coloured pegs they need to complete a pattern. Boys are highly motivated when singing songs about animals as they play. The childminder's assistant responds extremely skilfully to further extend their knowledge.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder and her assistant provide a vibrant environment that is meticulously planned and superbly resourced. All children thrive in this incredibly welcoming and nurturing environment. Children are highly motivated, curious and eager to learn. They consistently challenge their physical abilities. Young children display remarkable body coordination and control as they dance, run and climb outdoors. The childminder and her assistant support young children's independence extremely well. For example, they encourage children to carry out small, manageable tasks, including helping to set the table for lunch. The childminder supports children exceptionally well to understand how they can make a difference to the lives of other children and communities. All children enjoy taking part in fundraising events, including road safety days and baking days.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children display superb attitudes to their learning and demonstrate high levels of concentration and persistence during their play. Young children confidently count and demonstrate their highly developed understanding of shapes, pattern and quantities. Older children learn to identify different emotions and talk about their feelings. Children are making significant progress in their learning. They are developing excellent skills and knowledge that help to prepare them well for the future, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381494 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1065257 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Tyersal area of Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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