Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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

 Educational programmes cover the seven areas of learning. The childminder has good relationships with parents and she works closely with them to build on children's current interests and stage of development. This supports children's good progress and prepares them well for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder effectively reviews her practice. She includes the views of her assistant and those of parents and carers. This enables her to identify how she can implement improvements to positively impact on the quality of the provision.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is confident about the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about children in her care. She assesses and minimises any risks associated with outings and all areas of her home to ensure children's safety is maintained.  Children form secure attachments with the childminder and her assistant. There is an

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This provision is good

effective key-person system in place. The childminder has a gradual and flexible settling-in procedure. As a result, children are happy, settled and ready to learn.  The childminder supports children's social skills. She takes them on trips into the local community, and visits local parks, toddler groups and soft play centres. These outings help children develop confidence and form new friendships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally the childminder does not provide enough time for children to think about and respond to her questions, in order to develop their thinking and communication skills further.  Children's early literacy skills are not fully supported because they are unable to access books freely within the environment for them to look at independently.

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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 time for children to think about and respond to questions, in order to promote their good communication skills even further.  build on children's ability to develop their early literacy skills, for example, by providing a selection of books that are consistently available for children to choose from.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching in the childminder's lounge, dining room and conservatory.  The inspector conducted a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including the childminder's self- evaluation form, children's assessment records, learning journeys and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of her assistant and the adults living in the household.  The inspector shared ongoing discussion with the childminder and her assistant and interacted with children throughout the inspection, when appropriate.  The inspector read accounts from parents to take their views into consideration.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistant are actively involved in children's play and demonstrate good teaching methods. This means children develop suitable skills in preparation for their next stage in learning. They let children concentrate and persevere, before guidance or support is offered. As a result, children learn how to solve problems from an early age and develop positive attitudes to learning that they can build on as they progress to nursery or school. However, on occasions the childminder can be too eager to answer her own questions. Consequently, this does not leave enough time for children to consider and verbalise their own response. Children develop their imagination, as they play together and make up their own games. Resources are of good quality. The childminder has storage cupboards and she rotates resources regularly to give children access to a variety of toys and equipment. However, this means that books are not always available for

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who attend. This is good

children to choose independently. This limits opportunities for children to develop their early literacy skills.

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good

Children are confident, happy and inquisitive. They demonstrate good levels of self-esteem and emotional security. Children learn to recognise when their behaviour is appropriate as they receive lots of praise and encouragement. The childminder has clear and consistent boundaries in place and the children are learning how to be kind to each other. When young children demonstrate unacceptable behaviour the childminder responds appropriately and uses this as an opportunity to teach children about being kind and considerate to each other. Children increase their understanding about health and hygiene through established daily routines, such as hand washing. The childminder is currently not using her garden. She ensures children have access to outdoor play, to promote their physical skills, through regular trips to the local park. The children talk excitedly to the inspector about the climbing frame and how they enjoy the park.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She ensures all required records are maintained.The childminder has good links with the local authority and other childminders and this helps her to keep up to date with good practice. The childminder effectively supervises the performance of her assistant, involving her in all aspects of practice to build her knowledge. The childminder has recently undertaken training on allergens in food and she has shared this knowledge with her assistant. The childminder has good relationships with parents. Parents' comments on the childminder's questionnaires state that their children are happy and settled and they enjoy attending the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437531 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 955873 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Drighlington, Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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