Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 29 May 2012

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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 supports children's learning through the provision of a wide range of stimulating resources and her good-quality teaching. The childminder's knowledge and skills, which lead to children making good progress, are underpinned by the qualification she holds.  The childminder forms secure partnerships with parents. She encourages them to share what their children are doing at home. Consequently, their care needs are supported and the childminder ensures a consistent approach to their learning.  The childminder ensures robust safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented. As a result, children are well protected and kept safe.  The childminder develops positive relationships with the children. This helps them to feel safe and form strong attachments. Consequently, children are emotionally secure and their well-being is effectively supported.  The childminder gives good priority to the inclusion of all children. Through the

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This provision is good

provision of a good range of resources and celebrations she supports children's understanding of diversity and difference.  The childminder carries out an effective evaluation of her provision and incorporates the views of the parents. Additionally, she monitors children's progress and the educational programme she provides. Consequently, the childminder demonstrates a strong drive for continual improvement and the provision of activities which are based on children's interests and learning styles.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's expressive art and design skills are not always fully extended. As a result, they are not always able to follow their own creative ideas and enhance their use of tools.

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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 opportunities for children to make the most of their individual creativity, by developing their own plans and following their ideas to further promote their expressive art and design skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the designated playroom and dining kitchen, and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and looked at evidence of the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's learning records, the childminder's risk assessments, policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan and the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is actively involved in children's play and uses good teaching methods. This ensures children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school. Children's communication and language skills are effectively supported as the childminder talks to them as they play. She uses clear, simple words and short sentences, and effectively models language for the younger children. As a result, children's developing vocabulary and early conversational skills are promoted. Children fully engage in activities and are supported well by the childminder. They enjoy creative play and this includes painting, drawing and using malleable materials, such as flour and water. However, occasionally children's individual interpretation and creativity is not fully extended. For example, they are given pre-cut materials to glue and stick onto their collage pictures. This is instead of using their own imaginations, design skills and

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who attend. This is good

developing their abilities with tools, such as scissors. Records of children's learning show how they make progress in key areas of learning. Parents share information about children's learning at home, supporting a collaborative approach to helping children to make good progress.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children's unique personalities are valued. There are secure bonds between the childminder and the children and this supports their physical and emotional well-being. The childminder supports children's good behaviour and she praises and recognises their efforts and achievements. This helps the children to form positive relationships with the childminder and their peers. The childminder works with parents to support children's transition into her care. Information is obtained from parents about children's individual needs to enable the childminder to offer a consistent approach. The childminder ensures children play safely through close supervision. Children benefit from good opportunities to develop their physical skills and challenge themselves as they access varied equipment at the local park and in the childminder's garden. The childminder is vigilant about children's health and supports their

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good

growing independence as they access their own drinks and feed themselves.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and is confident to take appropriate measures should she have a concern about a child in her care. Detailed policies, procedures and risk assessments provide clear information to parents and underpin the childminder's good practice. The childminder is well organised. She has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and monitors children's development in all the areas of learning, ensuring any gaps in learning are quickly addressed. The childminder drives improvement well. She has met the recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, she effectively evaluates her provision and has implemented good procedures to effectively work with other early years providers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423307 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 870184 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Tingley area of Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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