Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 16 March 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 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's teaching is good. She has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands how children learn and uses a variety of teaching techniques to ensure all children make good progress.  The childminder has a high regard for the safety of children. She has a good awareness of child protection issues, which means that she safeguards children effectively.  The childminder is well qualified and she has a strong commitment to training to promote her professional development. She involves parents in children's learning so that they work together to meet children's individual learning needs.  Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted because they play and learn in a homely and friendly environment. Therefore, children show independence and confidence in the childminder's home.  The childminder identifies the strengths and weaknesses in her practice in order to plan

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This provision is good

improvements. She has a clear drive for the continuous improvement of her service. As a result, learning outcomes for children continue to improve.  The childminder regularly takes children on outings into the local community. This extends their physical play as they visit nearby parks, and increases their awareness of their local environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has yet to fully explore further ways to obtain initial information about children's achievements from parents.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to develop mathematical language and learn about quantity and measure.

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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

 explore ways to obtain more detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do, in order to provide a clearer starting point for their learning  consolidate and extend children's understanding of mathematical language and concepts.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor and outdoor environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her self-evaluation form.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She records children's stage of development and uses photographs and observations to track children's progress and inform her planning. Children enjoy a range of activities that are fun, age appropriate and interesting. The childminder makes good use of her well-resourced garden to engage children who prefer to be outdoors. She encourages them to make links in learning by helping them to recall real-life experiences. They enthusiastically scoop and pour cereal between containers, developing physical coordination. The childminder uses a wide range of questioning techniques, introduces new words and allows children time to be able to think and answer. However, the childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to learn about quantity and measure or use mathematical language. Nevertheless, all children are making good progress from their starting points.

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good

Children have very good relationships with the childminder and each other. This is because she has a good understanding of age-appropriate behaviour management techniques. Children help to tidy up and are very pleased when they are praised by the childminder. This successfully promotes their confidence and self-esteem. Information gathered from parents is used well by the childminder to follow children's care routines effectively. However, she does not always seek enough information about children's prior learning to enable her to precisely assess their starting points. The childminder takes children to groups so that they have good opportunities to mix socially with other children. This helps children develop the confidence to embrace change, such as starting school or nursery. The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles and provides them with a variety of nutritious snacks and meals and plenty of fresh air and exercise. This

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good

promotes their physical well-being and children develop a positive attitude to keeping healthy.

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provision is good

The childminder's capacity to continually improve is good. She evaluates her practice comprehensively and has a strong commitment to developing this, with lots of ongoing training to further enhance her knowledge. The childminder has effective partnerships with parents to enable frequent sharing of information. This includes a written summary of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This helps to ensure that all children are working within expected levels. Parents' written comments state how much their children enjoy being with the childminder. This ensures children benefit from positive learning experiences in a welcoming atmosphere. The childminder understands her duties to safeguard children and implements policies and safe working practices well to promote children's safety and well-being. All adults who live in the setting have undergone appropriate checks, and as a result, children are kept safe and secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347732 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 863196 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Morley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.10am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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