Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2018 15 September 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

 The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of child development and expertly extends children's learning during play. Children make excellent progress.  The childminder provides a superb learning environment. Children are keen to explore and investigate their surroundings and have very enquiring minds.  The childminder works in very close partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. This helps provide exceptional continuity in children's learning and care.  Children's language skills are impressive. They use a wide range of vocabulary during conversations with the childminder and confidently recite nursery rhymes from memory.  Children's behaviour is excellent. They develop a strong understanding of how their actions impact on others and show consideration towards others' feelings.  The childminder is perceptive and very tuned in to children's needs. Children have very strong attachments with her and this supports their emotional well-being extremely

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This provision is outstanding

well.  The childminder is highly committed to developing her already first-rate provision. Her meticulous self-evaluation takes into consideration the views of children, parents and colleagues and sets ambitious targets for improvement.

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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 excellent innovative ways that help children build a positive sense of themselves and confidently participate in group activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the setting.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children and took account of the written feedback from parents and colleagues.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is highly vigilant and has a deep understanding of the different types of abuse and how to report a concern about a child's welfare. She takes children's safety very seriously. For example, she talks confidently about cyber bullying and has very robust procedures in place to support the safe use of the internet. The childminder is innovative and engages in peer reviews with other local childminders. This helps her reflect on her excellent practice and continue to develop her exemplary skills. The childminder is highly committed to professional development. For example, she is keen to improve children's experiences outdoors and has completed training about outdoor learning. This has changed the way that she uses natural resources in the environment and has had a positive impact on children's engagement in activities. The childminder has identified that she needs to continue to develop ways to help children

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

build a positive sense of themselves and participate confidently in group activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of teaching is excellent and planning is matched precisely to children's individual needs. The childminder skilfully interacts with children and splendidly develops their speech and language skills. For example, she provides a commentary while she plays alongside children in the outdoor kitchen. Children are quick to pick up on the new vocabulary and use it in context. Children develop excellent mathematical skills. They show interest in water play and the childminder quickly exploits the opportunity to teach children about quantities and provides a range of containers to fill. She talks about more than and less than and children delight in pouring water from one container to another. The childminder keeps a close check on children's progress and shares this with parents. She swiftly identifies any gaps in learning and closes them quickly. Parents comment extremely positively about the provision.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder tailors her settling in procedure specifically to the needs of individual families and gathers detailed information about children. This helps her plan challenging activities from the outset that follow children's fascinations and stage of development. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyle to a very high level. For example, she builds a shaded outdoor area during hot weather and provides plenty of water to keep children well hydrated. There is an abundant array of activities which helps children develop their physical skills. For example, children fill watering cans and carry them up an uneven grassed area. They develop balance and coordination as they focus on not spilling the water.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely capable leaders of their own learning. They can work out problems and persevere with tasks. The skills and attributes that children are acquiring prepare them exceptionally well for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319965 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1103712 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the Headingly area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification. The childminder offers funded 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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