Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2015 25 February 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 childminder places the utmost importance on safeguarding children. She provides a safe and secure environment, which effectively supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy.  The qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She attends a good selection of training to improve her knowledge and skills. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences that she offers.  The childminder ensures that parents are involved in supporting children's learning and development and has very effective ways to share information and find out how children are progressing at home.  The childminder uses effective assessment procedures for monitoring children's development. As a result, she identifies and meets children's next steps in learning through a good range of activities and experiences based on their interests.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder engages well with children and makes

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This provision is good

learning fun. As a result, children are enthusiastic, motivated learners who make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ensure that children have opportunities to explore and find out how and why things work.  At times, the childminder does not always encourage children to respond to others' expressions of feelings and emotions.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to understand how and why things work  support children as they learn to consider the feelings of others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the childminder's qualification, Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all adults in the home, and a selection of policies and procedures, including the safeguarding policy and children's learning records.  The inspector observed children playing inside the home.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children enjoy playing with ice cubes, tell the childminder how cold they are and then watching them melt in the sun. Children have good opportunities to use tools in a variety of activities. They confidently use the spoons and scoop the dry cereal into the plastic cups. However, the childminder does not always offer children opportunities to understand about how and why things work. Children suggest nursery rhymes to sing and copy the actions modelled by the childminder. They develop their vocabulary and become competent, confident communicators. Children are developing the key skills that they will need when they move on to school.

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good

The childminder organises her home well to provide an exciting and safe environment for children to play and explore. Children form secure emotional bonds with the childminder. The childminder takes children to weekly groups. She promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well. Children learn to interact with others and gain an awareness of the community around them. The childminder is a good role model to children. However, during some free play times, there are occasions when the childminder does not support children to fully understand the feelings of others. The childminder encourages children to take risks while keeping themselves and others safe. Children learn how to cut their own fruit at snack time, using a knife with clear guidance from the childminder. The childminder also promotes children's independence and self-esteem.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to offering a good quality service to all children and their families. She undertakes regular training, such as first aid and safeguarding, to continue to update her knowledge and skills. The views of parents and children, obtained from discussions and written questionnaires, are listened to and acted upon. The childminder effectively tracks children's progress and shares this information with parents. She works closely with local schools, sharing relevant information. As a result, children benefit from a consistent approach to their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305093 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 856573 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Yeadon area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates from 7.45am to 5.45pm Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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