Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16/01/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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 offers a warm, welcoming and stimulating setting to all children and has a good relationship with parents and other providers.  The childminder places a strong focus on helping children to acquire communication and language skills, and on supporting their personal, social and emotional development.  Children build secure attachments to the childminder. This ensures that they are settled and happy in the provision.  The children's health, safety and well-being are given priority. The childminder has well- written policies and procedures and keeps accurate records, which all support children's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to further develop the effectiveness of the self -evaluation by capturing the views of all those involved with the provision, in order to enhance continuous improvement.  Children's next steps in learning are not always identified to ensure their development is monitored.

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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 lounge.

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Inspection activities

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

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the children's learning records, child record forms, planning and policies.  The inspector took account of the written parental comments.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and three children aged 11, seven and two years on the outskirts of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor and rear garden of the home are used for childminding purposes.

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Information about the setting

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

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Information about the setting

There are currently three children on roll, all are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, all week including weekends. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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

 build on self-evaluation by extending how the views of parents and children are incorporated, to further assist in identifying areas for further improvement

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

 ensure that all children's next steps are identified, to monitor their development and progress of learning.

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who attend

The childminder is well-organised and provides a welcoming and educational environment which supports children well. This encourages children to seek resources independently and with confidence. The childminder has a good level of awareness of how to recognise children's individual needs and abilities. Children have access to a very good range of toys and activities to ensure they are stimulated throughout their day.

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who attend

Children's communication and language are promoted well as the childminder holds conversations with the children. She asks open-ended questions, encouraging children to join in conversations and build their confidence. For example, when playing with the dough the childminder encourages the children to make a crocodile. She then extends the activity as she sings 'Row the boat' and encourages the children to sing along, screaming as they pretend to see the crocodile. This also helps to develop their manipulative and creative skills as they use the tools to create the crocodile. Children access a good range of books stored at their height. They choose a book and sit quietly to look at the pictures, and then tidily place it back. This promotes children's literacy and independence skills. Children get daily opportunities to develop their physical skills as they use a good range of resources in the garden. For example, they access sit and rides, scooters, ball games and

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who attend

water and sand. Children use their imagination well as they get the toy work bench out, put on the safety hat and pretend to saw the wood. They move swiftly on to pretend to be fire-fighters and make siren noises as they push the fire engines around, so making connections in their learning. Children can also play with the push button toys and they sit on the large giraffe and push the buttons and make it jump up and down. This promotes their physical development as well as their understanding of how things work.

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who attend

The childminder records detailed observations in children's profiles, which are supported with some photographs. These are all clearly linked to the areas of learning, and include the individual child's stage of development and their starting points. However, next steps are not always identified to ensure children's developmental progress is fully promoted. The childminder's planning is very flexible in order to meet all the different needs and stages of development for children and takes account of their individual interests. This ensures that children are treated as individuals. The childminder keeps parents well- informed about their children's learning, both within the setting and at home, to ensure continuity of learning and developmental progress.

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who attend

The childminder completes the two-year-old progress check and gives good explanations to parents, ensuring they have a good awareness of how their children are progressing within the prime areas of learning and development.

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

Children's all round health is fully promoted in the setting. They benefit from the good provision of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, which are planned effectively in a weekly menu. Children also enjoy extensive opportunities for fresh air and exercise to promote an active lifestyle. They take regular walks to and from schools and play at the local park on the apparatus.

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

The children additionally learn about healthy lifestyles by being encouraged to wash their hands. They use colour-coded cups, flannels, individual towels and wet wipes, to help prevent the spread of cross infection. The childminder displays informative and child- friendly hand washing posters to support good hygiene practices.

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

Children's safety is given high priority. For example, children practise fire drills and on the way to school the childminder talks about looking and listening for cars, prior to crossing the road. When in the home, the childminder gives clear explanations to children about how to keep safe. For example, children are encouraged to sit on the chairs and not stand on them in case they fall off. Additionally they are told about the importance of tidying toys away, before getting any more out, in order to prevent accidents. This helps to develop children's awareness of safety and helps to ensure a safe environment.

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

The children's behaviour is good. The childminder sets clear boundaries and encourages children to share and take turns. Children respond very well to gentle reminders of how to be polite, share and use good manners. For example, when having snacks, children say please and thank you to the childminder and offer snacks to their friends. The childminder is a very positive role model for children. She consistently praises and encourages the children so building on their self-esteem in a child orientated, well-resourced and fun environment.

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

The childminder fosters children's sense of community and responsibility as they go out regularly into the local community, for example, to collect older children from schools. This sense of familiarity and the links the childminder promotes with other practitioners supports children's on-going learning. This good combination provides support that helps build children's self-esteem and helps them develop key skills for moving on to school.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children, and she recognises that this is her first priority. She is vigilant and has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and knows the appropriate procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. She also insists that all visitors complete a signing in and out sheet, to further protect children in her care. Priority is given to ensuring that children remain safe in the childminder's home. The childminder has a good range of safety devices, such as a sited fire blanket, kitchen cupboard locks and smoke alarms in place to help ensure a safe environment for children. The childminder undertakes effective risk assessments to ensure hazards are minimised, in the home, outside and for all outings undertaken. This enables children to feel at ease in a safe environment.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a suitable commitment to improving her service and to ensuring that she meets each child's unique needs. However, there is scope to further develop the effectiveness of her self-evaluation by capturing and using the views of parents and children in the provision, in order to enhance continuous improvement. She has completed a first aid course and her pre-registration course and holds a level 2 qualification in childcare.

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provision

Through effective monitoring of the educational programmes, the childminder ensures that children have a broad range of activities which cover all areas of learning. She regularly evaluates her resources to ensure they are age and stage appropriate, sufficient in quantity and of good quality. This helps children to make good progress.

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provision

The childminder has formed strong relationships with parents and they are kept well- informed about their children's progress. Parents receive detailed daily feedback and are able to contribute to their children's learning record, to ensure continuity of learning and development. Parents also complete questionnaires, all of which are very positive and explain how much their children enjoy being at the childminder's home. This contributes to effectively meeting children's individual needs and those of parents. The childminder also has good understanding of the importance of working with external agencies when the need arises.

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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 EY445857 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 810078 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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