Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2015 27 June 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

 The childminder has a very good understanding of how to keep children safe and protected from harm. She is aware of her role and responsibilities in promoting children's welfare, should she have any child protection concerns.  The quality of teaching is good and, as a result, children are eager and motivated to learn. The childminder is skilled in providing for children's individual needs, ensuring that every child makes good progress considering their starting points.  The childminder and her assistant have high expectations, which they make clear to children throughout the day. Consequently, children are polite, and they follow rules and boundaries for good behaviour.  The childminder uses her self-evaluation to evaluate her own, and her assistants practice, and plan relevant improvements to her provision.  Once children have settled into her care, the childminder involves parents continually in

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This provision is good

their children's learning. She shares regular updates with parents and involves them in the assessment process. This includes the progress check for children aged between two- and three-years.  The childminder works closely with her assistant. Together they attend training and complete regular supervisions, to ensure consistent working practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to ask children about what is happening during activities. She occasionally does not allow children enough time to answer questions. As a result, children's problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are not fully maximised.  Children do not always get opportunities to sit and relax in a quiet and cosy area.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their problem-solving and critical- thinking skills, for example, by giving children sufficient time to process the information and respond to questions  provide a quiet, cosy area for children to sit and relax.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding, including the lounge, dining room, kitchen, playroom, downstairs toilet and rear garden.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications, Disclosure and Barring Service checks for adults in the home, a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and children's learning records.  The inspector observed children playing throughout the inspection.  The inspector talked to the childminder, assistant and children, at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents, and discussed and looked at the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. Observations and assessments are undertaken to ensure children's progress is tracked. As a result, activities are well planned, based on children's individual interests and their next steps in learning. The childminder asks the children questions to develop their thinking skills. However, she does not always give children enough time to reply to the questions she has asked, before responding herself. Children have lots of fun as they make and design their Easter bonnets. Children develop their imagination and creative skills, as they place the different items on their hats. They identify the colours on the bonnets and count how many objects they have placed on them. This helps to develop their mathematical skills. Children love to look at the wide selection of books. However, there is scope to develop a quiet area where children can sit quietly and relax, to enhance their experience. The childminder provides a

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who attend. This is good

rich and varied range of exciting activities and resources. These present an exciting and fun environment for children to explore and develop.

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good

The childminder and her assistant ensure children understand the importance of good hygiene. They are encouraged to wash their hands after messy play and before meals. Children's independence is promoted well as they are encouraged to prepare and tidy away activities. They are supported well, and are developing positive attitudes and skills in readiness for their next stage in learning. Children have good opportunities to learn about staying safe, both in the home and outside. For example, children are encouraged to put toys away to prevent them and others falling over them. The childminder ensures that children get plenty of daily opportunities to play outside in the well-resourced garden. They also go out into the community to local parks, farms and places of interest. This develops children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle and also develops their social skills.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She accesses ongoing training and, at present, is completing a qualification to raise and develop her childcare knowledge. As a result, children are progressing well in their learning and development. The childminder monitors the educational programmes of each individual child, so that gaps in learning can be identified and narrowed. The childminder is fully aware that the skills and knowledge of her assistant are to be kept up to date. For example, he holds an up-to-date paediatric first- aid certificate and has completed a safeguarding course. The childminder has a good comprehensive set of policies and procedures, which underpins the good practice implemented. She ensures that both parents and her assistant read and fully understand them. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working with other

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provision is good

professionals to provide support for all children when the need arises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419724 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1000584 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Pudsey area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.45am 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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