Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 3 March 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 prepared very well for their future learning and school by the childminder. This is because she reminds children of the rules and boundaries in the setting, encourages children to be tolerant of each other and praises them when they cooperate and share resources.  The childminder knows all children very well. She knows how they like to learn and the resources and activities that interest them. As a result, all children are stimulated in their play and make good progress in their learning and development.  Children are extremely well settled and confident. They freely access resources, invite their friends and the childminder to participate in their play and demonstrate good relationships with the childminder. Consequently, their emotional needs are well met.  The childminder safeguards children well. This is because she fully understands her role and responsibilities to protect children from harm.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a clear drive for improvement. She reflects on her practice and sets herself targets to improve her service for all children and their families. As a result, her capacity to continually improve is good.  The childminder ensures her assistants are regularly trained and understand the policies and procedures of the setting. Consequently, they are aware of how to deliver a high quality service to children and parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is scope to further involve parents in children's learning in order to support children to make even better progress.  Opportunities to enhance children's mathematical skills further are occasionally missed.

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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

 explore further opportunities to obtain information about children's interests and achievements at home, to consolidate children's learning even more and help them to make the best possible progress in their development  enhance children's mathematical skills outdoors, for example, by displaying written numerals for children to see and discuss.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the dining room and kitchen.  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, next steps in learning and assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, risk assessments, policies, procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation documents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through letters written in testimony.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder fully understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly observes children and links observations to the seven areas of learning. This aids her to evaluate and cover all areas in depth with each child. Next steps in learning are planned, and assessments completed, to ensure each child is making good progress from their starting points. Information is gathered from parents on entry, including children's capabilities. However, the childminder does not consistently gather information on children's achievements at home once they have started in her care. As a result, opportunities to enhance planning even further are missed. Activities are exciting and meet all children's needs. For example, children create collage pictures of daffodils while the childminder teaches them about petals and the stem. Younger children explore the texture of the glue, and the childminder understands that the process of creating artwork

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who attend. This is good

is more important than the end product. The childminder's good teaching strategies ensure all children are motivated to learn.

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good

Children are cared for very well by the childminder. She ensures that their individual needs are met and understands children's routines, dietary and any medical requirements. She has a valid paediatric first-aid qualification and knows how to deal with minor injuries and illnesses. The childminder also ensures that both her assistants, that she occasionally uses for supporting children on outings and the school run, are also paediatric first-aid trained. Children are learning how to lead healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks. Children choose from a range of fruit at snack times and know to wash their hands to rid them of germs. Outdoor play is also promoted daily by the childminder. Visits into the local community and playing in the garden are thoroughly enjoyed by all children. Resources are plentiful outdoors. However, there are fewer resources to enhance children's mathematical skills.

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provision is good

All adults living on the premises have been vetted to ensure they are safe to be around children. The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge and understanding regularly by attending training courses. She has a very good attitude to continuous professional development and, since her last inspection, has completed a childcare qualification. This has improved outcomes for children because the childminder has extended her knowledge on how children learn and develop. The childminder ensures her assistants attend training courses and regularly supports them to understand the policies and procedures of her setting, to underpin good practice. The childminder talks to parents to gather their views. She uses these to evaluate her service and set targets for improvement. She also works with other childminders to share good practice and ideas. As a result, partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346555 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 878292 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the Chapel Allerton area of Leeds. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, all year round, except family holidays. She holds a level 3 qualification in Early Learning and Childcare. The childminder has two assistants.

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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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