Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2015 8 July 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder organises a broad range of well-planned activities for children, supporting them to make good progress in their learning.  Children are settled and content. The childminder provides a caring and nurturing environment promoting children's emotional well-being effectively.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are articulate and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents, which supports children's learning at home.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promotes their good health.  Children behave well. They are eager to help the childminder to keep the environment tidy and safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The system for sharing information with other providers has not been fully optimsed in order to promote continuity in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on the partnerships with other early years settings ensuring information regarding children's learning is exchanged regularly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and all persons living on the premises.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources that help them develop independence. Children enjoy close interaction with the childminder as they practise their cutting skills. They enjoy selecting collage materials to create winter pictures. The childminder is nearby to offer support and makes good use of opportunities to praise children. As a result, children are making good progress in their creative skills. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts within children's play; she encourages children to count objects and orgnaise resources by colour and shape. Partnerships with parents have developed well since the last inspection. Regular exchange of information regarding children's achievements and parents' positive contributions to children's assessments ensures children's learning is supported at home.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children have positive relationships with the childminder; they enjoy her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the garden and while on outings to the park. Children understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The childminder meets their individual dietary needs with wholesome home-cooked meals and snacks. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands and discusses why cleaning their hands is important. Consequently, children learn about healthy lifestyles and good hygiene practices. Children benefit from regular trips to a toddler group to develop their social skills and confidence. Children develop positive attitudes to others and to learning, helping them get ready for the move on to nursery or school. The childminder has good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children.

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provision is good

The childminder has secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements, and how to keep children safe. She reviews risks in the environment regularly and involves children in helping to keep the home safe and secure. Documentation is organised well, regularly reviewed and is used effectively by the childminder to safeguard children and support their welfare. This includes children's details and records of attendance. Systems for evaluating what is working are developing well. The childminder is building partnerships with other settings that children attend. However the system for sharing information has not been formally developed. As a result, her practice does not always fully complement the learning and development of children attending more than one setting. The childminder receives updates from the local authority advisers. She has recently completed a series of online courses, including safeguarding training, enabling her

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319849 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 877053 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Morley near Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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