Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26/11/2012 24/02/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and develop. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with the excellent range of resources and the childminder skilfully interacts with them to extend their learning.  Children have a very warm relationship with the childminder and with each other. The childminder values good behaviour and her use of praise supports children in learning to play well together. This helps build their self-esteem and confidence.  Children are cared for in a welcoming, secure and safe environment. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues in order to protect children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not fully considered different ways of accessing additional training in order to continue her professional development, enhance her knowledge and gain an expert understanding of the seven areas of learning.  The childminder is still developing her self-evaluation procedures to effectively involve parents and children's views to assist her in identifying areas for further improvement.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main downstairs rooms.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the children's learning journeys and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector also took account of written references from parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2005. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her partner and adult children in a house in the Halton area of Leeds. All of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a garden for outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends toddler groups and the local children's centre. She visits the local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools.

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Information about the setting

There are currently six children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group. Children attend for a variety of sessions and some attend before and after school. The childminder is open all year round from 7am to 6pm during weekdays, with the exception of Wednesdays and family holidays.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 consider different ways of accessing further training in order to enhance knowledge and gain an expert understanding of the seven areas of learning

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 build on self-evaluation by extending existing systems to include the views of parents and children more effectively to assist in identifying areas for further improvement.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. Effective arrangements are in place to gather plenty of knowledge from parents about the child before they start attending. This enables the childminder to assess children's starting points, especially across the prime areas of learning and discuss them with parents. The childminder successfully plans for each child's future development by routinely observing and assessing their progress towards the early learning goals. She identifies their individual learning needs well and offers appropriate challenge and stimulation so that children continue to make steady progress. The childminder ensures activities are tailored towards their interests. Children demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and are very keen to participate in all the activities on offer. Parents are fully aware of and are pleased with the progress their children are

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who attend

making. They are using the information about activities that the childminder shares with them in order to continue their child's learning and enjoyment at home. This means that parents are able to engage well in their child's development.

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who attend

The childminder incorporates a good balance of adult-initiated and child-led experiences into the daily routine and supports children very well in their all-round development. Children enjoy plenty of resources that promote their imaginative skills well. For example, a young child pretends to talk to her daddy on the phone, pauses to listen for his response and passes the telephone to the childminder for her to join in the conversation. Children are becoming confident speakers and younger children are beginning to successfully put more than two words together. The childminder makes skilled use of children's enjoyment of books to encourage them to learn new words, extend their vocabulary and recall previous events. For example, they talk about enjoyable family holidays, use mathematical language and receive praise from the childminder when they recognise the shape of a star. The childminder skilfully guides her questioning to suit the differing ages of the

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who attend

children and, as a result, engages them all well.

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who attend

Children enjoy visits to local amenities and younger children particularly like outings to see animals. They are learning to recognise the different noises the animals make. The childminder continues this enjoyment at home through the different resources and books they use. The childminder takes children regularly to local toddler groups. Children are learning good social skills as they play with larger groups of children. As a result, they are developing in confidence and self-esteem.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children benefit from a warm and caring childminder who meets their needs well. They develop warm and secure relationships with her and hold their arms up for a cuddle when they are tired. Children are motivated to learn because the childminder provides a stimulating environment, where they are encouraged to develop their independence. They access an excellent range of resources and equipment, all of which are maintained in a good condition by the childminder. The good relationships developed with the children means that children confidently choose toys and activities, willingly involving the childminder in their play. Children behave very well and share the resources successfully with another younger child. They play freely within the well organised, welcoming home and respond well to the childminder's praise, encouragement and positive interaction.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder supports children's overall good health and safety well. Children from a young age learn personal hygiene skills throughout everyday routines. They have regular fresh air and exercise and enjoy playing in the garden or visiting the local park. Secure systems are in place to ensure children are safe at all times, especially when accessing the outdoor play space. Children are developing a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe as they practise the evacuation procedure regularly. The childminder ensures children enjoy a healthy diet in order to maintain their good health. She ensures that parents understand that they should provide healthy packed lunches and discusses this with them. The childminder makes sure children have sufficient drinks during the day and encourages young children to feed themselves. Children use age appropriate cutlery, which supports their independence.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder supports children well through the transition to school. Well-established partnerships are in place with the local school and younger children become familiar with the routine of school collection. The childminder encourages children to become independent in putting their own coats and shoes on, in preparation for starting school. Discussions and books about starting school offer further support and children happily look forward to the event.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and her relevant documentation supports her working practice and procedures. Children play in a safe environment. The childminder has good safety measures in place to address any possible hazards. Doors are locked at all times and she ensures that she only releases children to nominated persons. This ensures children are safe and secure within her setting. All adults living in the childminder's home have undergone suitable vetting checks through Ofsted. The childminder ensures this includes Criminal Records Bureau checks on all family members in the home who have now turned 16. A good partnership is in place with the local children's centre workers who visit the childminder very regularly and provide her with safety leaflets to share with parents.

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provision

The childminder confidently implements the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She makes observations and completes on-going assessments on each child in the early years age group, which she successfully monitors to link to future planning. The childminder has undertaken a childcare qualification to extend her knowledge since the last inspection but has not accessed any further training recently. She has not been proactive in seeking support to extend her present understanding, particularly of the seven areas of learning, in order to enhance the range of experiences for children. The childminder effectively evaluates her provision, recognising the need for continuous improvement. She has successfully addressed the action and recommendations made at the previous inspection, improving the care the children receive. The childminder has a clear understanding of her strengths and weaknesses. However, she does not

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provision

systematically include the views of parents and children to support her in recognising ways to enhance her provision. She regularly reflects on the range of activities she provides in order to identify ways of offering the children further support in their development.

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provision

Regular contact with other childminders extends the childminder's knowledge as they share best practice ideas; contributing to improving the quality of children's care and learning. The close partnership with parents contributes significantly to the children's well- being. Parents' feedback shows they are very happy with the childminding provision. The childminder engages parents well in their child's learning and development, and they appreciate the support she gives them. At present, young children do not currently attend other early years provisions. However, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of providing continuity in children's care, learning and development.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311372 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 820387 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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