Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 17 December 2008

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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

 Children progress well in their learning and development. This is because the quality of teaching is good. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's starting points and their interests. She uses this information to provide a good balance of free play and planned activities, which support all areas of learning.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder and engage well with her. They explore and discover new things, as the childminder provides a wide range of interesting, stimulating and challenging experiences for them.  Children are kept safe, as the childminder has a good understanding of how to protect them from harm. She has completed safeguarding training and is qualified in paediatric first aid. The childminder successfully identifies and minimises risks to children, therefore, providing a secure play area.  The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification and is experienced in

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This provision is good

providing childcare. She uses her knowledge and skills to provide good quality learning opportunities, which prepare children well for the move on to school.  The childminder establishes very good partnerships with parents and works well with other providers to support good information sharing. This results in consistency in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to stretch children's thinking, and challenge their ideas and problem solving through the use of skilful and probing questioning.  The childminder does not consistently support children to learn about managing their own feelings and behaviour effectively, and understand the impact their behaviour has on others.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to effectively question children as they play, in order to stretch their thinking, develop their problem solving skills, and further enhance their communication and language development  support children more effectively to manage their own feelings and behaviour by helping them to share, take turns and understand the feelings of others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to the childminder and discussed her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knowledge of the children in her care.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding and observed children playing in the playroom, conservatory and garden.  The inspector looked at various documents, including a sample of policies, procedures and evidence of the qualifications, and suitability of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the parents' views through their written responses to questionnaires.  The inspector looked at children's assessment summaries and photographs of them engaged in a good range of activities.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She observes them and knows their likes, dislikes and what they can do. The childminder completes regular assessment summaries of children, effectively tracking the progress they make. All children confidently explore their environment and show enthusiasm for learning. For instance, children are excited to play with water and experiment by pouring, filling and emptying containers. Children's communication and language is supported through singing rhymes and reading stories. Additionally, the childminder talks to children, asks questions and narrates on what they are doing. However, on occasion she misses opportunities to fully promote children's individual thinking to the highest level. For example, she does not always encourage children to think through problems or come up with their own answers to her questions. The childminder regularly talks to parents about activities and things she notices their

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who attend. This is good

children say and do. Parents clearly value this information saying it provides them with good ideas about how to continue children's learning at home.

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good

Children's emotional and physical needs are met well. The childminder has a very caring nature, and is sensitive to children's individual needs and preferences. She is a good role model, and actively encourages children to use good manners and to be kind to one another. The childminder is very patient in her approach to children. However, occasionally the childminder does not help children to understand their own feelings and those of others, particularly with regard to sharing toys, taking turns and seeking attention. This means there are sometimes minor frustrations and disagreements, as more-able children want to lead play. Children have good opportunities to develop their social skills and awareness of the wider world through visits to community groups and outings in the local environment. The childminder ensures that children's good health is effectively promoted. Children experience plenty of opportunities for physical exercise, as

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good

they play in the very well-resourced garden and visit parks. The childminder also provides a good range of healthy meals and snacks, and children have access to drinks of water.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Policies and procedures that support children's health, safety and well- being are successfully implemented. The childminder reflects on all aspects of her provision, and recognises her strengths and priorities for further improvement. This includes monitoring educational programmes and children's development. The childminder attends ongoing training, exchanging information and ideas with other childcare professionals to shape and continually enhance the quality of her service. Parents share their very positive views about the childminder through written responses to questionnaires. For example, they say children's care needs are well met, children are safe, happy and fully engaged in wonderful activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY219683 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 869783 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 17 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the Shadwell area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 7.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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