Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 18 July 2011

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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 Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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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 are extremely happy, confident and settled. This is because the childminder, co-childminder and their assistant value and respect each child's uniqueness. They get to know children well and playfully engage with them in order to develop positive relationships.  Children are exceptionally independent and self-assured. This is because the childminder provides them with a wealth of opportunity to do things for themselves.  The childminder focuses well on teaching children key skills, such as language, social and physical skills. This prepares them well for future moves to school.  The childminder has recently completed a childcare qualification, which has undoubtedly developed his teaching skills. This means that he is equipped well to deliver good quality learning experiences, which has a positive impact on outcomes for children.  Partnerships with parents are exemplary. The childminder uses highly effective

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This provision is good

information sharing practices to foster a shared approach to children's care and learning.  Children are safeguarded very well. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection procedures and receives regular training so that he knows how to report and refer concerns. The environment is well maintained and safety is given the highest priority.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's outdoor area is less effectively planned to maximise learning opportunities for those children who prefer to play outdoors.  Children are sometimes not given sufficient time to complete activities so that they have the best possible opportunities to explore and learn.

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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 even more rich and varied learning opportunities in the outdoor area to maximise learning for those children who prefer to play outdoors  maximise opportunities for children to develop and learn by avoiding unnecessary disruptions to their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor play areas 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 development records and a sample of policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder monitors children's progress well through observation and assessment. He accurately identifies children's starting points by obtaining pertinent information from parents about their achievements at home. Children engage in a wide range of learning experiences which support them to make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning by promoting their language, social and mathematical skills through play-based activities. He supports children to be persistent and solve problems as he models thinking and offers sensitive guidance. The childminder has created a well-resourced indoor environment which supports children to develop ideas and lead their own play. However, children who prefer to play outdoors are not provided with an extensive range of activities to stimulate and extend their overall learning. Children use tools safely because the childminder shows them how to handle

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who attend. This is good

them appropriately. Generally, the routine is organised well to ensure that children have time to explore and revisit their learning. However, occasionally the childminder ends activities too quickly, before children have finished, which unnecessarily disrupts their good learning.

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outstanding

The childminder has created an exceptionally nurturing environment where children are respected and valued as individuals. Children play cooperatively together and develop friendships as the childminder supports them to learn key social skills. Children benefit from nutritious food and unrestricted access to the outdoor play area. This promotes their good health. The childminder has developed exceedingly strong links with schools and other settings that children attend. They regularly exchange information to promote continuity of children's care and learning. Children are extremely self-assured and confidently select resources and lead their own play. They develop a superb understanding of how to manage their own safety because the childminder provides opportunities for them to take age-appropriate risks.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is committed and enthusiastic. He continually reflects on his practice to ensure that children and their families receive a high-quality service. Feedback is gathered from parents, children and other professionals. This supports his self-evaluation process and ensures that planned developments are relevant. The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and develop. He uses training and research to strengthen his knowledge further. This means that he is well equipped to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of educational programmes. The childminder has a superb knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. He implements a wealth of highly effective policies and procedures that underpin his good practice. The childminder monitors his assistant's work well to ensure that she has the necessary skills and competences to provide good quality interactions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417402 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 851830 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Moortown area of Leeds. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder, and an assistant. The childminder holds a level 2 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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