Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/09/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 1 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 1 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 1

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This provision is outstanding

 All children are making excellent progress in their learning and development. This is because the childminder is fully committed to supporting children to reach their potential, providing a vast range of exciting and motivating activities for them.  Children radiate confidence and are exceptionally well settled in the setting. This is because the childminder has created very strong bonds with all children and their families.  The childminder uses a wide range of highly effective methods to engage parents in their child's care and learning. As a result, parents feel very involved in the setting and are highly complimentary of the childminder's service.  The childminder has superb knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children. She continuously updates her knowledge of safeguarding issues, and reviews her safeguarding policies and procedures. As a result, children are fully safeguarded from harm.

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This provision is outstanding

 The capacity for continuous improvement is excellent. This is because the childminder has a passion to continually evolve and provide outstanding care and education for all children.  Partnerships with local primary school teachers and other professionals are exemplary. The childminder works tirelessly to ensure children have a successful transition to school.

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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 playroom and outdoor area.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessment records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, policies, procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation documents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents, through parent questionnaires and comments made in children's development files.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2014 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and child aged two years in a house in Rothwell, Leeds. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden are used for childminding purposes. The childminder attends a toddler group and activities at the local library. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. There are currently six children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds Early Years Professional status and is a member of Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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

 accelerate children's already outstanding independence skills at mealtimes, for example, by encouraging younger children to pour their own drinks and use cups rather than water bottles.

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who attend

All children are making excellent progress in their learning and development. This is because the childminder has an acute knowledge and understanding of each child and their stage of development. She works closely with parents to get to know children, and ensures she has a comprehensive picture of the child and their stage of development before they start in the setting. Information is gathered and used to plan for each child's individual needs. The childminder uses children's interests to support their development, which keeps them interested and motivated to learn. For example, several children demonstrate an interest in a local carnival, music festival and camping. The childminder extends their interest by making instruments and large drums to use outside. She promotes physical development through music and movement, and discusses the events to develop children's communication and imaginative skills. Children's creative skills are

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who attend

explored through making masks. Furthermore, a tent is used to provide a secure, enclosed area where children can play and explore, as this represents their real-life camping experiences. The childminder is continuously providing exceptionally motivating and challenging activities for children, to support their development.

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who attend

Observations are recorded regularly and used to plan children's individual next steps. These are meaningful and support children to make rapid progress from their starting points. In-depth summaries of children's progress are completed frequently and shared with parents. Parents comment on their child's learning and are very pleased with how rapidly children have learnt new skills. Parents also comment on the excellent progress children have made in their communication and language, especially with their vocabulary. This is because the childminder constantly talks to children, uses a range of questioning techniques and extends conversations, to support children's speaking and understanding. As a result, children are developing excellent communication skills.

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who attend

Children are exceptionally well prepared for school. The childminder ensures all children are able to participate in every activity and are fully included in the life of the setting. She is aware of children's abilities and plans activities to support each child to gain the vital skills required for school. For instance, short group sessions are held before lunch and children are all focussed for the entire session. The childminder works on developing children's concentration, sharing skills and confidence. Furthermore, children are encouraged to share their views, develop friendships and take responsibility for their environment. All these skills support children to make a very successful transition to school. The childminder has worked very hard to develop strong relationships with the local schools and teachers. Reports regarding children's development are highly comprehensive and shared with teachers before children move on to school. The

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who attend

childminder collects feedback through reports and transitions, in order to ensure children have a smooth and pleasurable move to school.

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

The childminder is very skilled at creating safe and secure relationships with children and their families. She knows families very well and spends time getting to know each child and their routines before they start in her care. Children exude confidence because they know they can return to the childminder for support and reassurance when needed. Routines and any information are shared daily with parents through the use of a daily diary, verbal communication and regular newsletters. This two-way flow of information means that the childminder and parents work cohesively to support children's welfare. Each child's individuality is celebrated and the childminder gathers a wealth of information about children and their families, in order to provide high quality care.

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

Children demonstrate a strong investigative impulse as they explore the environment, both indoors and outdoors, with confidence. The environments are highly stimulating with accessible resources, which children access independently and eagerly. Children are learning how to stay safe because the childminder ensures she is always close by to model and support children's inquisitive nature. She allows children to take risks in their play, and encourages and teaches them about dangers in the environment. For example, she talks about road safety and the dangers of talking to strangers. She has also planned future events for road safety week in November. Children behave superbly because they clearly understand the rules and boundaries of the setting and the childminder is an excellent role model. As a result, children are learning how to respect their peers and adults, as well as caring for resources and the environment.

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

Children have a wealth of opportunities to exercise and be active. They explore the large garden and use a variety of differently sized slides. The childminder is close by to support children to use their climbing skills, and the mud kitchen allows children to develop their smaller muscles as they vigorously empty and fill pots and pans. Children freely access the outdoor area and in the process are benefiting from the regular fresh air. The childminder makes a wide range of healthy and nutritious meals. Children delight in the vegetables and Yorkshire puddings as they sit with the childminder and enjoy their lunch. They manage well to use their cutlery and are developing excellent independence skills. However, on occasion, the promotion of children's independence is not always maximised, for example, by encouraging children to pour their own drinks and use cups rather than water bottles.

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provision

Leadership and management of the setting are outstanding. The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of her role to safeguard children. She is very well trained. The childminder's previous experience as a qualified senior practitioner in a children's centre means she is well versed in understanding how to protect children from harm. The childminder has attended regular safeguarding training, has an excellent understanding of the different types of abuse and how to identify a child who may be at risk from harm. She knows where to obtain support and advice, and the role of the Local Children's Safeguarding Board. The childminder has a wealth of policies and procedures to underpin her practice, which are adhered to and regularly reviewed. All risks to children have been identified and minimised, and risk assessments for outings are thorough. This ensures children are always kept safe. All adults living on the premises have had their suitability

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provision

checked to ensure they are safe and suitable to be in contact with children.

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provision

The childminder is in pursuit of excellence. She has a clear passion to continually improve her service, as she gathers the views of children, parents and other professionals regularly regarding the impact of her service and level of care. Any areas identified for improvement are quickly developed. The childminder has completed self-evaluation documents and has an excellent capacity for continuous improvement. She has a wealth of knowledge and understanding about how children learn and develop, and has a strong desire to continue learning and improving. The childminder holds Early Years Professional status and this level of training and knowledge is demonstrated clearly in her ability to support all children to reach their potential.

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provision

Excellent partnerships are in place with the local authority advisers and teachers from the local primary schools. The childminder has worked exceptionally hard to ensure that children have a stable transition to school. Feedback from schools is highly complimentary. Parents' comments offer the highest praise of the care and environment the childminder provides. Parents feel very well informed of their children's progress. Their comments include references to how their child has grown both emotionally and developmentally, due to the childminder's nurturing care, and the way in which children are challenged. They deem her to be 'the best of the best'. This demonstrates the highly successful relationships the childminder has with parents.

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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 EY475726 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 959424 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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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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