Childminder EY537256

Inspection date 10 October 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 Outstanding 1

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The provision is outstanding

n The childminder has excellent child development knowledge and has a comprehensive understanding of the learning requirements. She offers an extremely wide range of activities and resources for children to engage with, based on their needs and interests. As a result, children are highly motivated to play and remain engaged in their learning. n The childminder builds extremely secure and positive relationships with parents. She values their contributions and feedback highly and reflects on any changes she can make. Parents comment very positively on the high standard of support and care they receive from the childminder. n The quality of teaching is exceptional. The childminder uses her observations and assessments to skilfully shape children's learning experiences. She recognises that children have different learning styles and plans for their individuality. n The childminder provides a highly stimulating environment for children in which they

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The provision is outstanding

explore, investigate and use their imagination. They show increased levels of confidence as they approach activities. Children use their thinking skills and create new ideas for learning within their play. n The relationships between the childminder and children are excellent. She ensures that she gives children individual time and attention and skilfully supports young children's emerging speaking skills. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is respectful to children, giving them her full attention, which demonstrates that they are highly valued. She provides a very nurturing environment where manners, respect and courtesy to others are consistently encouraged.

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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 build on the already very good opportunities for professional development to maintain outstanding practice for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the playroom and the dining area, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of signs and symptoms that may highlight a child protection concern. She is extremely aware of the action to take and whom to contact to keep children safe and protect their welfare. The childminder is extremely enthusiastic about developing her excellent knowledge and skills. She has identified additional training opportunities to support children's ongoing development and outcomes even further. Superb partnership working with parents, other early years providers and local schools ensures a highly collaborative and complementary approach to children's learning. Robust reflective practice means the childminder can identify future developments to increase the already excellent opportunities for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder knows children extremely well. She continually tracks children's progress, enabling her to accurately monitor the superb progress they make. Children become engrossed in a story about a snail and a whale. They listen intently and follow the words and pictures as the childminder reads using an expressive and engaging voice for each character. Children answer questions and join in with familiar text, which helps to develop their confidence in speaking and their ability to listen to others. The childminder enthusiastically follows children's ideas as they play and uses spontaneous opportunities to build on their learning. For example, the childminder skilfully fosters children's interest as they choose a space rocket and astronaut from the imaginative play area. Learning is further extended as together they imagine where the rocket is going and what the astronaut might see. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and uses

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

exceptional questioning skills to encourage children to think, adapting her interactions to take account of each child's needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder promotes a highly inclusive setting. Children are very respectful, polite and value each other and the childminder. The childminder is sensitive and extremely caring towards all children. She praises them for their achievements and encourages them to solve problems for themselves. Children are confident to explore and have a go in the setting, and are emotionally secure in their environment. Children develop positive relationships as they socialise at community groups and play together well. The childminder teaches children the importance of personal safety from an early age. She speaks to them about protecting themselves from harm and taking appropriate and managed risks.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are exceptionally independent, confident and self-assured. They take ownership of their environment and make choices in their play. They express an eagerness to learn and welcome challenges. Children's mathematical development is superbly supported in all areas of play. They demonstrate excellent counting skills for their age and begin to understand about size, shape and measure. Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537256 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10077268 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Boston Spa. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children and holds qualified teacher status.

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Registers

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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