Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2015 28 January 2011

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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

 Children are very confident and have high levels of self-esteem because the childminder makes them feel safe and secure. She gives children time to explore, develop their own ideas and enjoy their play. As a result, they are self-motivated to learn.  The childminder knows the different ways children learn and she plans activities to support them to make good progress from their starting points. In addition, the childminder is a good teacher and extends children's learning well.  Children are safeguarded very well. The childminder knows how to protect children from harm and teaches them how to keep themselves safe and recognise dangers in the environment.  Children behave very well because the childminder is a good role model. Children know the rules and boundaries and respect the childminder and their friends. As a result, their emotional well-being is supported well.  The childminder knows children's routines and follows these to ensure children feel safe

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This provision is good

and secure in her care. In addition, she meets children's physical needs well by providing nutritious meals and snacks, teaching children good hygiene routines and ensuring they rest when needed.  Resources are of high quality and easily accessible. This means children develop the ability to make choices in their play and are becoming independent learners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is scope to further enhance relationships with other settings children attend in order to consolidate their learning even more.

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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

 enhance the already good relationships created with other Early Years Foundation Stage providers to further consolidate children's learning and support children to make rapid progress in their development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the sitting room, kitchen and outdoor area.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, risk assessments, policies, procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation documents.

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who attend. This is good

All children are prepared well for school because the childminder knows the skills they require for successful learning. She supports them to be independent and self-motivated. The childminder sits and talks to children as they play, developing their conversational skills. As a result, children are very confident, hold long conversations and concentrate well for periods of time during tasks. The childminder fully understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans a wide range of activities and adapts how she teaches children depending on their interests and stages of development. For instance, children play with dough and experiment with plastic tools. The childminder extends children's ideas by asking questions to promote their thinking while simultaneously role modelling how to use equipment with younger children. As a result, activities meets all children's learning needs. Children's learning is regularly shared with

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who attend. This is good

parents. This means parents and the childminder work together to consolidate children's learning between home and the setting. However, there is scope for the childminder to share more information with the other settings children attend to support their already good progress further.

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good

Children thoroughly enjoy playing outdoors because the childminder has created a stimulating environment, which is used in all weathers. Children wear warm clothes to play out in the cold weather and delight in drawing on the chalkboard. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and ensures children exercise daily. In addition, she teaches them about living objects as they plant flowers and care for the pet rabbits. This gives them a sense of responsibility. The childminder has created strong relationships with children and their parents. She knows families well and follows their wishes when caring for them. The childminder learns about children's individual needs during the settling-in process and keeps up to date with any changes through daily conversations with parents. As a result, children's welfare needs are met well.

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provision is good

The childminder uses effective self-evaluation to set clear priorities for improvement. She is passionate about developing her professional knowledge and capabilities and regularly seeks training courses to improve her provision. The childminder has recently completed a level 2 qualification in childcare. She has developed her understanding of child development further and uses this to monitor children's progress closely. The childminder has also refreshed her safeguarding knowledge. Consequently, she knows what to do and who to contact if she is worried about a child's welfare. The childminder has promptly addressed all recommendations from her last inspection. She seeks support from the local authority advisory team and is open to all suggestions to improve. The childminder takes parents views seriously and as a result partnerships with parents are positive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301073 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 877868 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 28 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Bramley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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