Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 April 2015 1 June 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

 The childminder and her assistant have an excellent knowledge and understanding of how to effectively safeguard children.  The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. They provide children with a varied range of activities based on children's current interests. As a result, children are confident and motivated to learn.  Children's behaviour is good because the childminder and her assistant are excellent role models. In addition, they teach children about the importance of sharing and acknowledge these achievements with consistent and meaningful praise.  Children's all round good health is promoted well, within the daily provision of food, fresh air, exercise and hygiene routines.  The childminder monitors children's individual progress through regular observations and assessments. She identifies their next steps in learning and plans challenging

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This provision is good

activities to target these. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.  Partnerships with parents and local schools are good. Parents benefit from regular discussions and are encouraged to be highly involved in their children's learning.  The childminder regularly updates her self-evaluation form. She actively seeks feedback from parents, children and her assistant to identify areas to further improve upon.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise the opportunities to observe the good- quality teaching of her assistant in order to raise standards to the highest level.  Opportunities for children to develop their critical-thinking skills are not always fully maximised.

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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

 focus more precisely on raising the good quality of teaching to an outstanding level, for example, by making regular observations of practice and ensuring targets raised are sharply focused and lead to astute professional development  enhance children's critical thinking by, for example, using effective questioning techniques to support and promote their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminding provision, including the kitchen, garden and play areas.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder and her assistant's qualifications, and the suitability of all adults living at the premises.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant, caring for and playing with the children.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning. She also looked at a range of other documentation, including safeguarding, self-evaluation, accident and medication records.  The inspector took account of parents' views taken from parent questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistant provide activities that promote children's development across the seven areas of learning. Children of all ages enjoy the very good resources in the indoor and outdoor areas. Children are confident and self-motivated learners who direct their own play. For example, they independently select resources to extend their role play and inform the childminder what they will do next. Children enjoy listening to stories with the childminder and cuddle up to her with their friends. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills during daily routines and activities. She clearly pronounces new words to younger children and allows time for older children to consider their answers. However, occasionally opportunities are missed to challenge children's thinking even further by using purposeful questioning techniques that help them to consider different ideas. Overall, children gain the necessary skills to support their

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good

Children settle well because the childminder takes time to find out about children's preferences, needs and routines. Information that is obtained from parents is recorded at the time of registration to ensure that any specific needs are known and accurately addressed. Children sit together at snack and meal times. This promotes a very sociable occasion that demonstrates the warm family atmosphere that exists between children, the childminder and her assistant. They use this time to talk to children about birthdays and family events, such as the birth of a baby. She discusses their feelings about this, which helps children to feel emotionally secure. Children are confident to independently explore their environment and manage their own risks well. For example, although the childminder closely supervises to ensure their safety is fully maintained, children confidently take their first steps and climb small steps. In addition, the childminder supports children's

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good

understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks about picking up toys, so that the children do not trip or fall.

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provision is good

The childminder works with an assistant. They have a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. Risk assessments are in place and the childminder regularly reviews the safety of her home. A good self-evaluation process provides opportunities for them to review and evaluate the provision on a regular basis. Together, they regularly review children's development and assessment systems ensure all children make good progress. The childminder and her assistant are committed to training and have completed safeguarding and first-aid training, which has a positive impact on children's health and well-being. There are systems in place for the childminder to monitor the quality of teaching with her assistant. However, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to observe her assistant as a training resource, in order to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320569 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 873232 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Farnley, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except Christmas, 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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