Childminder EY501169

Inspection date 15 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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The provision is outstanding

n The childminder is highly ambitious and driven in her pursuit to continually provide an excellent service. She continues to access a range of training, as part of her plan to drive even further improvements to the already excellent outdoor provision. n Children are highly stimulated and motivated by the very well-planned and beautifully presented provision. The childminder uses her expert knowledge to meticulously plan enthralling activities and organise the setting. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder works extremely well with parents, to ensure children receive the individual support and care they need. n The childminder is a wonderful role model to children. She has exceptionally high expectations of behaviour and models this well through her warm, sensitive and nurturing approach. Children behave remarkably well. n The childminder's knowledge of the children she cares for is superb. She knows each

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The provision is outstanding

child's personalities and interests very well. Children are enthusiastic and motivated, eager to explore, and free to make independent choices. n Children learn how to manage risks and keep themselves safe in their environment, as they complete challenging tasks and activities during outings. For example, they learn how to safely cross streams on nature walks and busy roads in highly populated areas.

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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

n continue to evaluate and embed improvement plans, to maintain the already excellent standard of opportunities and activities for children outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with children throughout the inspection and considered their views. n The inspector observed the quality of activities and provision planned for children. n The inspector reviewed suitability and vetting checks for people living in the household over 16 years of age. She reviewed a selection of policies, procedures and other records regarding health and safety. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is very well trained in safeguarding and child protection. She completes thorough risk assessments which help to keep children safe in the setting and on outings. The childminder understands how to recognise the signs of abuse and knows the necessary procedures to follow, should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder continuously seeks the views of parents and children. She uses this information to expertly evaluate the quality of her setting and includes these in her improvement plans. Parents are kept very well informed about their child's day. The childminder makes every effort to work collaboratively with parents and all those involved in a child's care. For example, she has very strong links with the schools children attend and liaises well with teaching staff to share key information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly ambitious in her pursuit for excellence. For example, she plans to complete forest school training to even further enrich experiences for children outdoors. She is extremely knowledgeable about what children are capable of doing and meticulously plans activities based on their unique interests. For example, children use their imaginations and creative skills as they role play and make forts using cardboard boxes, plastic food crates and large tubes, in the spectacular outdoor area. Children are highly engaged and focused in their play. Older children practise their musical skills as they play the piano. Younger children make good use of the extensive range of creative crafts. They make face masks and use these in their play. Children take photographs of the adventures they take in the local woodland area, recreating scenes from popular stories. They return to the setting and use these to make their own storybooks to take

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children of all ages form very strong bonds with the childminder. This helps children become increasingly confident and independent explorers. Children are incredibly happy and sociable. They develop a strong sense of themselves and learn the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. Children are encouraged to remain active. They access local nature walks and go on trails through woodlands on a weekly basis. Children grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in the childminder's garden. They use these to bake and make healthy meals. Children benefit from accessing a wide range of meticulously planned outings during school holidays. They visit museums and learning centres. This helps children socialise with the wider community and develop a firm understanding of the environment they live in.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501169 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10060247 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016. She opens between 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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