Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2015 29 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 quality of teaching is good because the childminder provides children with a broad range of challenging and stimulating activities. As a result, all children make good progress across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder interacts well with children, she continually talks to them throughout their play and models language. This successfully develops communication and thinking skills.  Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted because they play and learn in a warm and child-friendly environment. Therefore, children show independence and confidence in the childminder's home.  The childminder shows a strong commitment to her professional development. She attends training courses, which support her good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and promotes good-quality care for children.  Children are very effectively safeguarded. The childminder has a secure knowledge of

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This provision is good

child protection and implements a good range of written policies and procedures, which help to protect children's welfare.  The childminder has good links with local schools and fully understands the importance of sharing information with teachers. This ensures children's learning is complemented and children are well supported in their next stage of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of her close links with parents to gather additional information, about children's developmental achievements at home.  There are fewer opportunities for children to see and use pictures, and books to further extend and support their play and learning.

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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

 seek further information from parents about children's achievements at home, to support even more precise planning for their future learning  provide more opportunities for children to use pictures and books in their play for example, to support their understanding and recognition of shapes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the garden, dining room and lounge.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and risk assessment documentation.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and took account of her self-evaluation form.  The inspector acknowledged the views of parents through their responses to the childminder's questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children, to recognise their achievements and identify their next steps in learning. She follows and extends children's individual interests to support their ongoing development and good progress. Consequently, children are gaining the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and the move to school. Children have access to a good selection of resources, which enables them to make free choices and participate in purposeful play. Children show good levels of concentration throughout activities, because, the childminder makes them fun. For example, children make marks in flour as part of their mathematical development. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to access pictures and books to support their learning. When the childminder asks them to draw a specific shape, they have nothing to look at to support their efforts and help them achieve this successfully. Children thoroughly enjoy playing

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who attend. This is good

outdoors in the childminder's garden and at places of interest. This promotes their physical development. Also children learn about keeping themselves safe, for example, as they toast marshmallows on an open fire, under close supervision. Furthermore, children develop their investigation skills as they build dens, plant, grow and learn about animals.

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good

Children have formed strong relationships with the childminder, which means they are happy and settled. The childminder manages children's behaviour well, as she uses a calm and consistent approach to reinforce the boundaries and expectations. As a result, children play cooperatively together and learn to be kind and polite. The childminder regularly praises and encourages children throughout their activities, which ensures they feel valued and appreciated. Children's personal, social and emotional development is effectively promoted. The childminder makes good use of amenities within the local community and attends regular activities, such as messy-play sessions. These opportunities enable children to socialise and mix with others.

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provision is good

The childminder reviews the educational programme and uses effective systems to track children's ongoing progress. This ensures children are developing well and any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and addressed. The childminder recognises the importance of self-evaluation and is confident to discuss her strengths and areas for future improvement. Partnerships with parents and others are good, and the childminder ensures they are well informed about children's learning and development. Additionally, the childminder obtains information from parents about the children's favourite activities and preferences. However, she does not always seek more specific details about children's learning at home, to ensure there is a fully cohesive approach to supporting children's development. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the service she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305930 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 856593 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in East Ardsley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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