Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2015 11 July 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 has developed strong affectionate bonds with children. She is kind and attentive to children's needs. As a result, children are happy and self-assured.  The childminder uses observation and assessment well to plan purposeful learning experiences. Therefore, children make good progress towards the early learning goals.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder has good information sharing practices in place. This successfully promotes continuity of children's care and learning between home and the setting.  The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She has effective child protection procedures in place and maintains an environment that is safe for children.  The childminder is committed to improving her practice. She uses feedback from parents, children and other professionals well to evaluate her practice and plan relevant

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan the environment well enough to provide children with a wide range of opportunities to follow their own interests and develop ideas, because resources are not always easily accessible to them.

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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

 maximise opportunities for children to follow their own interests and develop their own ideas, for example, by improving children's choice of, and accessibility to, resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder and the children.  The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's teaching is good. She enthusiastically interacts with children to extend and enhance their learning. Children are confident and invite the childminder to play alongside them. The childminder uses questioning well to promote children's thinking and enhance their vocabulary. Children develop the key skills needed for future moves to school, through play-based activities. For example, the childminder uses baking activities to teach children basic mathematical skills. Children engage in pretend play, which develops their imagination, as they play with cars and figures. The childminder successfully uses this activity to teach children good road safety practices. The childminder has a suitable range of age-appropriate resources that support children's learning. However, the childminder does not consistently support children to follow their own interests and engage in exploratory play. This is because resources are not easily

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who attend. This is good

accessible to them so that they can develop ideas and lead their own play.

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good

Children settle-in to the childminder's care quickly because effective procedures are in place to get to know children and their families well. Children develop positive relationships with other children and adults through weekly visits to the local playgroup. They benefit from excursions into the local community and have access to an enclosed outdoor play area. This promotes children's sense of well-being and supports their good health. The childminder provides healthy snacks, such as fruit, to support children's healthy eating habits. She teaches children good hygiene practices by supporting them to wash their hands effectively. Children learn how to express their emotions, as the childminder encourages them to illustrate how they are feeling on a drawing board. Children develop self-help skills by putting on their own coat and shoes before going outside. The childminder has created a nurturing environment based on positive

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good

reinforcement and praise. As a result, children are confident, happy and behave well.

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provision is good

The childminder is a qualified and experienced practitioner, who has a clear understanding of how children learn. This has a positive impact on her teaching abilities and therefore improves outcomes for children. She effectively monitors the delivery of educational programmes to ensure that children learn across all seven areas of learning. Planned activities successfully consider children's abilities. As a result, children persist in activities and develop positive attitudes to learning. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She implements appropriate policies and procedures to protect children from harm and support her good practice. The childminder has developed good links with other settings. She exchanges information with them to promote consistency in care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319804 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1003430 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in the Oulton area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am 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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