Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/08/2014 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

 Effective monitoring and evaluation processes ensure that the views of parents are used to identify the childminder's priorities for improvement. As a result, future improvements are focused to bring about the most improvements that will benefit children and their families.  The relationship between the childminder and children is strong. The childminder promotes and fosters children's independence at every opportunity. As a result, they are settled and happy in her care.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has good knowledge regarding safeguarding issues and understands who to contact in the event of a child protection concern.  Teaching is based on the childminder's thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Very good interaction promotes children's learning through play, and as a result, children make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children are not always encouraged to wash their hands before meals and after toileting, which does not ensure that the best hygiene practices are consistently promoted to children.

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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 viewed all areas accessed by children, including the outdoor environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and learning activities and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector met with the childminder and looked at children's development records, evidence of suitability and qualifications, and a range of other policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2013 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her mother and father, 11- year-old niece and child aged eight months in the Middleton area of Leeds. The whole ground floor of the house and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has dog, tortoise and tropical fish as pets. The childminder works with her mother, who is also a registered childminder. She collects children from local schools. There are currently three children on roll, two of whom are in the early years group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30 to 6pm, 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:

 enhance younger children's opportunities to develop early hygiene habits, for example, by ensuring children consistently wash their hands before meals and after toileting and by displaying hand washing signs.

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who attend

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses this effectively to support children's learning and development. She uses the information from parents and ongoing observations of children's achievements to carefully monitor their progress. The childminder writes a monthly summary of children's overall development. This ensures that she can effectively assess children's starting points and identify any gaps in their learning and development. The childminder effectively identifies the next steps in children's learning and provides learning experiences that are purposeful and developmentally appropriate. As a result, children are motivated and interested and they make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder regularly shares children's development and progress effectively with parents. Parents have access to their child's progress files and write comment in them. Additionally, the childminder

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who attend

actively encourages parents also take children's files home. This ensures that parents are involved in their child's learning and development and can extend activities in the home.

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who attend

The childminder provides an appropriate range of resources for young children and babies to access in clear labelled boxes, including small world play with animals, dressing-up clothes and construction blocks. The childminder is very effective in her interactions with children and places a strong emphasis on following the child's lead during play. She teaches children during her interactions with them, such as how to use musical instruments. Children enjoy playing in dry oats where they dig with spades and scoop with their hands. The childminder effectively supports children's language development during sensory play with the oats as she offers descriptive language to accompany their experience. As a result, children develop early literacy skills and extend their vocabulary. The childminder places a strong emphasis on allowing children to respond in their own time, and this ensures that children are active participants in their own learning.

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who attend

Children play in large open spaces outdoors on ride-on toys and have access to sand and water play. The childminder supports children's physical development well as she provides lots of opportunities to visit local parks and areas of interest. As a result, children are building their confidence in managing risks as they play on larger outdoor equipment and experience new activities. Children have frequent opportunities to visit playgroup sessions within the local community, which gives them vital social skills that they need to support their future learning.

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

The childminder offers children a variety of opportunities for children to become ready for school during her care. She takes children on the school run, allows them to play with their prospective peers and has established excellent working partnerships with local schools and nurseries. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's independence skills during her daily practice, and this helps to gradually prepare children for the transition to school. For example, she teaches children to put on their own coats and shoes, dress and undress, and to be independent at mealtimes. As a result, children are emotionally prepared for school and have the required skills of independence. In addition, the childminder also prepares transitional records about children's current stage of learning and development for prospective teachers. This ensures continuity of care and children experience a smooth transition.

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

Healthy drinks and snacks are provided for children. For example, they eat grapes and oranges at snack time and they drink either milk or water. The childminder provides children with fresh, home-cooked meals on a daily basis. Children sit calmly at mealtimes and eat well. As a result, children are developing excellent manners. Younger children are developing their independence skills at such times. For example, at mealtimes, they feed themselves and use cutlery and are supported well to attend to their own toileting and hand washing needs as soon as they are able. However, younger children are not always best supported to learn best hygiene routines as they are not consistently encouraged to wash their hands before meals and after toileting.

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

The childminder gathers information from parents and carers in the form of an 'all about me' booklet. This ensures that the childminder can effectively meet children's needs. The childminder has a sound settling-in process and children are able to visit with parents for several occasions before they formally start with her. The childminder is encouraging and friendly with the children and gives them lots of attention. As a result, the children are emotionally secure and comfortable, and settle well in her care. The childminder gives children regular praise during play, to boost their self-esteem and confidence. She has clear, consistent methods for managing behaviour, supported through an effective policy which she shares with parents to support them to consistently manage their child's behaviour at home. As a result, the children behave very well for their age and stage of development, while learning to keep themselves safe.

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provision

The childminder accesses regular supervision and mentoring from the local authority early years advisers. This has had a positive impact on the quality of support for children's learning and development. The childminder's self-evaluation is clear and accurate. She demonstrates a clear commitment to improvement and uses the local authority to ensure she keeps up to date with new legislation and to access training, such as safeguarding. The childminder seeks the views of parents in regard to her services through the use of a questionnaire. As a result, good quality information is shared and partnerships with parents are strong.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements them well to promote children's safety. She has a range of effective policies and procedures in place to ensure children are safe. The childminder is knowledgeable and able to give appropriate examples of possible indicators of signs of abuse or neglect. The childminder displays safeguarding information in the home and knows what to do if she has any concerns. The childminder is first-aid trained and displays her certificate in the home. The premises are secure and well maintained, and the childminder regularly reviews her risk assessments for both the premises and outings, to promote children's safety. As a result, children are safe in her care as she effectively minimises risks.

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provision

The childminder provides detailed information for parents and carers about the care, learning and development of children and how the setting is run. This includes providing information about the Early Years Foundation Stage, policies and procedures. Parents and carers receive useful updates about what their child has been doing during the day. They report that they are happy with the service the childminder offers and the progress their child is making. Parents comment that the childminder's communication is good and they feel informed. As a result, they feel confident to discuss any issues. The childminder is aware of the importance of engaging in partnership working with other agencies to ensure appropriate interventions for children who may need additional support.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY471029 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 955611 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 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 ‘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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