Zoe Victoria Watkinson

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children spend their day with the childminder enjoying a wide range of experiences both indoors and outside. She plans and organises a rich and inspiring environment where children flourish in her care. When playing outside, children show excitement to have found a centipede and share their vivid ideas about the adventures it has. The childminder expertly weaves mathematical learning into the activity. She encourages children to estimate how many legs the centipede has and to count the number of ants in the flower bed. Children settle incredibly well and feel safe and secure in the warm and welcoming home. Relationships with parents are highly effective. Although parents are not permitted to enter the setting at present, due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, they say that this has not had a negative impact.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model and has high expectations of what children can achieve. She consistently introduces age-appropriate challenges to children and encourages them to develop a can-do attitude. As a result, children's voices are incredibly well valued and respected. Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder skilfully supports children's language development. She uses skilled questioning and models new words expertly to support children's developing language skills. For example, during a craft activity, children enthusiastically try to use new words, such as 'origami', as they fold paper squares into paper puzzles.

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n The childminder gets to know children and their families very well from the start. She has implemented a careful settling-in process where she gathers detailed information before they start. The childminder uses this information effectively to plan for and enhance children's learning experiences. Parents use the online electronic tool to ensure that they are aware of their children's next steps in learning. The childminder puts an extensive programme of activities in place for children and families to enjoy at home. For instance, she provides 'craft bags' to complement children's learning at home. n The childminder works extremely well with other settings children attend, to maintain consistency in their learning and care. The childminder provides other settings with precise and detailed assessments and information. As a result, children make exceptional progress from their starting points. Children are

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extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. n The childminder has a clear vision of what she wants to achieve and the steps to take to bring about continuous improvement to her practice. She regularly evaluates her provision and activities to help her identify areas for improvement. The childminder seeks suggestions from parents and children and values their

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23 June 2021 opinions. She uses her wealth of experience and knowledge to share high- quality practice and raise standards for children. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to understand their feelings and emotions. For example, she helps children to explore their feelings so that they understand what being sad or upset means. She also enables children to talk about their changing emotions and asks them to consider how others feel. For instance, when a younger child wants to join an activity, the childminder reminds older children to make everyone feel included. Children play together exceptionally well. They share toys and resources and avoid dispute and conflict. n The extremely well-planned outdoor area provides children with a broad range of opportunities to exercise and develop their physical strength, coordination and balance. For example, children are challenged as the childminder supports them

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to learn how to balance on a wooden beam. Children use their imagination as they enthusiastically mix, stir and pour water as they make pretend curry in the mud kitchen. n The childminder is very proficient at incorporating past events into the children's play to extend their communication and language. They excitedly talk about the European Football Championship as they learn about the different flags from various countries. n Children are supported to develop high levels of independence in all aspects of their play and care routines. Children quickly learn new skills and are keen to do things for themselves. They persevere extremely well and demonstrate a very positive attitude to learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues and is very clear about the procedures she must follow if she is concerned about a child in her care. She prepares and shares an extensive range of policies and procedures with parents to ensure that children's safety and welfare are a constant high priority. The childminder regularly refreshes her robust knowledge of safeguarding with training opportunities, which includes wider issues, such as radicalisation. The childminder makes excellent use of mealtimes to reinforce children's independence and teach them how to keep themselves safe. For example, older children skilfully use knives to cut up their sandwiches.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556078 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10174996 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A learning walk was completed with the childminder, to discuss how she delivers the curriculum and ensures children's progress. n Evidence of suitability and qualifications was seen. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection and took account of parents' verbal and written feedback.

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Inspection activities

23 June 2021 We carried out this inspection 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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