Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/05/2013 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

 Children are well supported by a childminder, who is an experienced practitioner with good knowledge and understanding about how they learn and develop. As a result, they progress and develop well because of her skilful interaction.  Children have a warm relationship with the childminder. This supports her well in meeting children's individual needs as they feel safe and secure with her.  Children experience a broad range of play experiences during their time with the childminder. She monitors children's development precisely and accurately, in order to gain a secure understanding of their progress. This helps the childminder to tailor future activities and support to meet their individual developmental needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not put in place an effective ongoing programme of professional development since becoming a childminder. Therefore, she has not built on her already very good understanding and practice, in order to offer children exceptional support.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 journey records, assessment documentation, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of policies and children's records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her child aged five years in a house in Otley, West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor and bathroom facilities on the first floor are used for childminding. There is a rear garden for outside play. The family has a dog as a pet.

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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. The childminder collects children from the local schools and pre-schools.

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Information about the setting

There is currently one child on roll, who is in the early years age group and attends for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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

 review an ongoing programme of professional development that continues to strengthen an already thorough understanding of practice to further support children in making the best possible progress in their learning.

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who attend

The childminder makes very good use of her knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop to provide them with purposeful play. The challenging and enjoyable experiences that children receive take good account of their interests and individual needs. Consequently, they engage well in play and make good progress, in relation to their starting points. Parents share plenty of information with the childminder to enable her to accurately gauge their child's stage of development on entry. The childminder carries out ongoing observations of children's play and accurately assesses their progress during their time with her. This allows her to knowledgably plan for their future development using precise information, which quickly highlights any gaps in their learning or development. Consequently, each child receives effective support to enable them to progress well towards the early learning goals.

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who attend

The childminder ensures that she keeps parents well informed of their child's progress and daily activities through discussion and daily diaries. She shares ideas with them on how they can engage in their child's learning at home, for example, in a game of 'Peek-a-boo' and has produced some activity sheets for them to use. These advise them of the learning intention of the game and different ways it can be adapted. The information parents return with contributes effectively to their child's continued development. The childminder does not mind any children at present, who attend another setting. However, she demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of sharing information with the key person at the setting, so that children receive good continuity in their learning and development.

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who attend

The childminder capably plans children's day to meet their needs and skilfully interacts with them during activities. For example, she ensures that children receive good support in their social development, particularly when she only minds one child, by taking them to soft play facilities or toddler groups. This helps children learn to play within a group of children, so that they become self-assured and confident. Additionally, the acquired social skills prepare them well for making the transition to school or nursery in the future. The children's day consists of a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. Play experiences cover all areas of their development and engage children well. There is a good variety of outdoor play equipment in the well-enclosed rear garden to support children's physical progress well. Good quality resources are easily and safely accessible to children and they confidently make choices in their play. This fully supports their

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who attend

independence and self-esteem. For example, a child self-selects a familiar book that they also enjoy at home. The childminder observes them turning the pages over carefully to look at the pictures. She then skilfully joins in to extend the child's communication skills by talking about what they see on each page. Young children are beginning to imitate words and sounds. The childminder effectively supports their emerging language skills by clearly repeating words. As a result, young children's language skills are steadily improving as they mimic her words. Her praise and encouragement raises children's self-esteem and they are becoming confident with their new abilities.

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

The childminder provides children with a welcoming environment that accommodates parents' flexible childcare needs very well. She offers children a good range of age- appropriate resources that are attractively displayed to enable them to explore and make independent choices in their play. Good relationships are evident between the childminder and children. They readily go to her if they need comfort or a cuddle after waking from their sleep. Young children sleep according to their familiar routines and the childminder checks them regularly to ensure their comfort and safety. The childminder maintains consistent routines, which closely follow home routines and effectively supports children's care, learning and play. The childminder encourages parents to visit with their child before attending on their own for the first time. This helps children to feel secure and settled in her care and they make the transition between home and the setting easily. The

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

childminder ensures that she continues to capably meet children's requirements by constantly sharing information with their parents.

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

The childminder maintains children's good health through effective hygiene routines and offers young children skilful support to become independent in their self-care skills. For instance, young children independently drink from an easily accessible feeder cup when they are thirsty. The childminder offers them an additional spoon at mealtimes, so that they can learn to feed themselves, even though the food often falls off before reaching their mouth. The childminder rewards them with plenty of praise and encouragement, giving them confidence to continue to develop their skills. This fully supports their developing physical skills as they gradually become more successful. Children benefit from eating the healthy meals and snacks throughout the day that their parents provide. The childminder maintains their good health and safety by ensuring that food is stored and prepared correctly and children sit securely in a highchair. She talks to children as they eat

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

to maintain a good social atmosphere and to encourage good eating habits. As a result, young children are beginning to learn appropriate behaviour at mealtimes. The secure rear garden offers them daily opportunity to enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise to maintain their good health. The childminder ensures good safety precautions are in place within the home to make sure that children play safely. Young children are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe during play. For example, the childminder reminds them to sit carefully on a low stool when they decide to play a tune on a small piano. Young children respond well to the childminder's advice to maintain their safety.

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provision

The childminder is an experienced and well-qualified practitioner. Her previous childcare experiences significantly impact on children's care, learning and development. Consequently, children receive good, purposeful and developmentally appropriate play opportunities that match their individual needs and interests well. The childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn and understands her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements. As a result, she ensures that children receive a broad range of experiences across all areas of learning, particularly the three prime areas for the youngest children. The childminder monitors their progress towards the early learning goals accurately, including discussing required progress check at age two years with parents. As a result, the childminder easily identifies any areas where additional support might be needed, in order to help children make good progress in their overall

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provision

The childminder is very secure in her understanding of child protection issues, including procedures to follow in the event of a concern. She is fully aware of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children's welfare and the importance of working closely with other agencies, who may be involved. Children receive very good supervision at all times and as a result, are safe in the childminder's care. Good safety measures are in place to maintain the security of the provision as outer doors are secured at all times. Parents are fully aware of the arrangements in place to ensure that only persons authorised by them collect their child. As a result, children's safety and security are fully safeguarded while in the childminder's care. The childminder keeps parents well informed about the policies and procedures that underpin her childminding practice. This includes offering a translation if parents have English as an additional language, so that they fully

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provision

understand the care their child will receive. The childminder exchanges plenty of information with parents, so that they understand their child's daily activities and the progress they are making. She discusses their child's learning journey records with parents, so that they understand the different areas of learning their child experiences. As a result, parents gain a good understanding of their child's progress and can contribute more effectively to their continued development at home.

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provision

The childminder effectively identifies the strengths and areas for continued development, within her provision. She shows a good commitment for continually improving and providing high quality childcare. However, she has not continued her professional development since becoming a childminder to further strengthen the already expert support children receive to make the best possible progress. The childminder reflects on her provision with the support of other childminders, parents and children, in order to monitor and continue to develop her service. She has successfully addressed weaker areas identified since registration. For instance, the childminder has developed her range of resources to support children's appreciation of diversity. As a result, she now has better opportunities to discuss similarities and difference with children to increase their understanding of others.

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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 action. 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 EY452289 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 892659 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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