Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2015 13 January 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 Outstanding 1

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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

 Partnerships with parents and other settings where children's care is shared are well established. This enables the childminder, settings and parents to work together to support children's learning needs and ensure continuity of care.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting activities that capture and sustain their interest. Consequently, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points.  Safeguarding is central to the childminder's practice. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children effectively and she teaches children how to keep themselves safe. This means that children are protected well while in her care.  The childminder fully understands children's need for additional emotional support during periods of change. Her caring manner ensures children build warm, secure

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This provision is good

relationships from the moment they start in her setting. She prepares them well emotionally so that they thrive when they move on to school.  The childminder has effective arrangements in place to reflect on and evaluate her practice. She understands the importance of continuing to keep her knowledge and skills up to date and does so through attending regular training courses. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor area does not always provide children with opportunities to fully develop their early mathematical skills.  During group activities, the childminder does not always ensure that younger children have enough time to talk and think for themselves. This slightly limits their ability to engage fully and make the most of the learning opportunity.

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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 children with further resources in the outdoor area to further promote their mathematical development, for example, by providing more visual displays of numerals for children to use in their everyday play  enhance teaching by allowing younger children more time to think and talk during group activities, to ensure they have increased opportunities to engage fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with during the inspection and from written comments.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at a range of documents including, children's learning profile books, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members aged over 16 years.

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who attend. This is good

Overall, teaching is good and has a positive effect on children's learning and development. The childminder encourages children's communication skills well. For example, she joins in play and asks questions, which generally encourage children to think and solve problems. In addition, she skilfully uses Makaton sign language to ensure the participation and understanding of all children. However, during group activities, she does not always wait for younger children to respond before answering their questions herself. This means that occasionally they are not always given enough time to process information and respond. Children are motivated and explore with confidence. The childminder ensures the experiences she offers promote children's development across the seven areas of learning. However, written numbers are not always displayed in the garden, to enable children to consistently develop their mathematical understanding. Children explore and demonstrate

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who attend. This is good

their imaginative ideas as they use the tent as a house, dress up and play together as families. Older children are excited and inspired as they play. All children are motivated, confident learners and are acquiring the skills for their future learning, including starting school.

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outstanding

The childminder has excellent relationships with the children. The security they feel is highly evident as they accept and approach visitors to the childminder's home quickly. Routines are extremely well matched to children's individual needs. The childminder has a keen sense of children's changing needs and responds quickly so that they remain interested or they receive rest or refreshments. The childminder creates an environment that is welcoming, safe and highly stimulating. She minimises risks in the home and on outings and puts effective safety measures in place. Children learn to assess potential risks for themselves while on outings in the community. They are aware of the danger from traffic and describe how they stop, look and listen before crossing the road safely. The childminder demonstrates thorough competence in the safe administration of medication. This is because she has excellent procedures in place and accesses training provided by

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outstanding

medical care teams. Therefore, children's care and well-being are effectively promoted.

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provision is good

The childminder displays a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and ensures they are fully implemented. She monitors the children's progress well and tracks their development using a range of assessment tools including Early Support measures. Consequently, all children are progressing towards the early learning goals. Effective planning and assessment means children enjoy a very high standard of care and learning opportunities that effectively promote their well-being and development. The childminder shows a good commitment to drive improvement, and she effectively monitors and evaluates her practice to identify areas for development. This helps to ensure her provision effectively meets the needs of all children who attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311028 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 862056 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Cookridge, Leeds. She works on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30am to 6.00pm and on Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm, all year round, 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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