Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 26 February 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Strong partnerships with parents mean there is a continuous two-way flow of information between the childminder and parents about their children's learning. Therefore, parents are well informed and are supported in continuing their children's learning at home.  The childminder provides a wide selection of resources which are well organised to provide good opportunities for children to make safe and independent choices in their play. As a result, children approach their play with enthusiasm and are eager to learn.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She carefully observes to assess their skills and interacts effectively to encourage their learning. As a result, children make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder provides a caring and nurturing environment, which effectively promotes children's well-being. As a result, children are confident and develop strong

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This provision is good

emotional attachments with the childminder.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities with regard to child protection. Her home is safe and effective steps are taken to reduce potential dangers. Consequently, children are safeguarded well in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, children are not always encouraged to make an independent choice of snack from the healthy selection provided.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to further extend children's mathematical understanding, to help them grasp the concept of speed and distance within everyday play activities.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to make independent healthy choices, for example, by encouraging them to select their own snack from the healthy selection provided, to maximise the already good opportunities for developing their independence  enhance children's mathematical understanding by expanding on what they say and using additional words, for example, by talking with children about speed and distance when responding to their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, training certificates and suitability checks.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with on the day.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding, including the playroom, dining room, bathroom and garden.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how young children learn and supports them very well. She provides a range of farm animals which support children's individual learning as they use them in different ways. Older children name the different animals, group them together and talk about how the animals eat their food from a trough. Younger children place the animals in trays and push them around the playroom, developing good physical control of their bodies. Additionally, children display concentration and persistence to succeed in what they set out to do. Children demonstrate their mathematical understanding when they state 'fast' as they push cars down the garage ramp. However, the childminder does not always build on this to extend children's learning by describing how fast and how far the cars travel down the ramp and across the floor. The childminder provides regular exciting outings to the nearby community farm,

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who attend. This is good

which enrich children's learning experiences and understanding of the world. Consequently, children make consistently good progress in all areas of learning and are acquiring the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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good

The childminder has clear expectations of children. Consequently, their behaviour is very good. Children display excellent cooperative skills when playing together and support each other in taking turns. Older children show care and concern for younger children. This helps to establish thoughtful, caring relationships with each other and prepares them well emotionally for the next stage in their learning. Children are clearly settled, happy and confident in the childminder's home. Parents value the support and guidance the childminder offers them about the importance of children having opportunities to practise putting on their own coat and shoes. All children manage their personal hygiene well as the childminder encourages them to wash their hands or use antibacterial wipes to clean their hands after visiting the toilet. However, during snack time, children are not always given the opportunity to choose which fruits to eat. On occasions, the childminder places

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good

grapes, strawberries and blueberries in bowls in front of them on the table. This slightly reduces opportunities for children to make independent healthy food choices.

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provision is good

The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage effectively. She monitors and tracks children's progress carefully, provides summaries of their development each term and plans for the next steps in their learning. As a result, she is able to identify any gaps in their development quickly and plan swift support. A wide range of policies and procedures underpin her good practice. The childminder constantly reflects on her provision and demonstrates that she has the capacity to continue to improve. She keeps up to date and accesses training that ensures she has the knowledge and skills to promote children's learning and development effectively. Partnerships with other settings that children attend are well established.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512045 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 869438 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 26 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Allerton Bywater, Castleford. She operates all year round from 7.15am 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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