Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2015 25 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 has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to monitor all children's progress. She provides challenging activities which motivate children to learn and enable them to make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder has good links with the local schools and external agencies. She supports children well as they move on to the next stages in their learning.  The childminder devotes her time and attention fully to children in her care. Her visible enjoyment in her role ensures that children feel secure and happy in her company and become confident learners.  The childminder strives to continually improve. She uses her knowledge acquired from her qualification and training to improve her setting and children's learning.  The childminder adeptly promotes children's understanding of the world. As a result, children show care and concern about living things and the environment.

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This provision is good

 Children's emotional well-being is promoted very well. The childminder has formed secure attachments with all the children and understands their individual needs.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise concerns about a child's welfare. She uses training about safeguarding and other relevant information to keep herself up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not challenge children to think or give them enough time to respond.  The childminder does not always encourage parents to share information relating to what their children can do at home.

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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 children's thinking skills by allowing them enough time to respond to questions throughout their activities  strengthen the already good partnerships with parents by ensuring that they have opportunities to discuss children's progress at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and learning opportunities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas that are accessed by children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children to ensure they are making good progress. She completes tracking documents which enables her to quickly identify and address any gaps in children's learning and development. As a result, children gain the necessary skills needed for the next stage in their learning at school. The childminder continually talks to children, asks relevant questions and introduces new vocabulary which promotes their communication and language skills. However, the childminder does not always allow enough time for children to respond to questions or to challenge their thinking skills. The childminder encourages children to develop their coordination and problem solving skills when they participate in a planned activity. Children learn about literacy as they show an interest in books and distinguish between the different marks they make when they work creatively. The childminder shares information with parents on

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who attend. This is good

a regular basis, to support children's care needs and developmental progress. However, parents are not always encouraged to share information that relates to children's learning at home. This means that opportunities to maximise children's learning are sometimes missed.

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good

The childminder is perceptive to children's ongoing needs. She knows children well and quickly recognises when they are tired or hungry. Communication with parents is tailored to their preferred methods and supports the childminder's knowledge of children's care needs. Consequently, children are happy and form secure attachments with the childminder. Children are confident to access things they need to extend their own play independently. In addition, the childminder teaches children about their own safety, as they explore the environment. The childminder promotes a healthy diet and gives children clear messages about the need to be physically active. Children are well supported to manage their own care needs; this prepares them well for the move to school. Children are well behaved because the childminder uses appropriate methods to consistently give guidance about what is acceptable behaviour.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has reviewed the process of risk assessment effectively, so she is able to identify and reduce potential hazards. She maintains all the required paperwork and is very well organised. The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to continually developing and improving her practice. She seeks the views of parents through verbal feedback and uses comments to reflect on her practice. She observes children's engagement in activities and their development to make sure she is meeting each child's needs effectively. The childminder is well qualified and attends relevant training to develop her skills. As a result, she is focused on raising the standards of her already good teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY280628 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 861059 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and she lives in Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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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