Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2015 10 February 2010

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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 knows children well and has developed strong affectionate bonds with them. Settling-in arrangements are flexible and tailored to individual children's needs. As a result, children settle quickly and are confident and happy.  Teaching is good. The childminder successfully teaches children key skills, through interesting play-based activities. Consequently, children develop positive attitudes to learning and are prepared well for future moves to school.  The childminder is committed and enthusiastic. She holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification and regularly attends further training. This means that she is well equipped to deliver good quality learning experiences, which has a positive impact on outcomes for children.  The childminder positively reinforces behavioural expectations through sensitive guidance and acts as a good role model. As a result, children are polite and behave

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This provision is good

well.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify strengths and weaknesses in her practice. She liaises with other professionals to share ideas and gathers feedback from parents. Therefore, planned developments are relevant and drive improvements in the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seek information from parents about children's learning and achievements at home.  The childminder does not routinely provide other settings with information about children's current attainment levels, to promote consistency in 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

 obtain even more information from parents about children's achievements at home, to strengthen the shared approach to learning and help children make rapid progress from the start  enhance information sharing practices with other settings to further promote consistency of children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder and the children.  The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's systems for evaluating her practice and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

Children benefit from a good range of interesting and challenging activities that are well matched to their individual needs. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development. Children are curious and confidently explore the well-planned environment, developing ideas and following their interests. They learn about the natural world as they excitedly use binoculars to watch the birds visit the feeding stations in the garden. They play with ice and enthusiastically investigate what happens when they add coloured water and salt. The childminder teaches key skills, such as counting and colour recognition, through play-based activities. She skilfully poses questions to extend children's learning and develop their thinking skills. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents speak highly of the service the childminder provides and regularly exchange information with her. However, she does not gather extensive information from parents

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who attend. This is good

about children's achievements at home. This means she is not highly successful in complementing the good teaching in the setting and supporting children to make even better progress.

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good

The childminder has created a nurturing environment where children are happy, confident and ready to learn. Daily routines are planned well to minimise interruptions to children's play. As a result, children re-visit activities and persist for extended periods of time. Children are physically active and enjoy daily outdoor play activities and trips. This promotes their sense of well-being and supports their good health. The childminder provides healthy snacks and encourages children to follow good hygiene routines. She visits local playgroups, where children develop positive relationships with others. The childminder has established good links with other settings in order to promote consistency of children's care. However, she does not routinely exchange information about children's current attainment levels with them to promote continuity of learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse and knows how to make a referral. She maintains an environment that is safe by carrying out risk assessments and daily visual checks. As a result, children are well protected from harm. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She effectively implements policies and procedures that underpin her good practice. The childminder monitors children's progress very well through precise observation and assessment. She updates children's records regularly, so that she can plan and adapt activities to meet individual children's needs. Additionally, she uses tracking systems to monitor the delivery of educational programmes, to ensure that children develop across all seven areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319527 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 868584 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1981 and lives in the Moortown area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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