Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2015 15 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

 Children make good progress because the childminder has a clear knowledge of child development. She uses observations of children's learning to identify and plan well for the next steps in their learning.  Children are settled and have formed strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant. As a result, they are happy, highly motivated and making good progress in their learning and development.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Consequently, parents are actively involved in their children's learning and development.  Children are very safe in the setting. The childminder has a robust understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child.  Children follow excellent hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy meals, which promotes their good health.  The childminder evaluates the service that she provides to identify the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made. She supervises her

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This provision is good

assistant well and supports him to develop his practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The monitoring of assessment is not yet sharply focused in order to give a clear overview of how children can be supported to achieve at the highest level.

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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

 build on the existing system for monitoring assessments, in order to support all children to achieve to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the house used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of suitability for all household members, children's details, learning files and a sample of policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a stimulating range of activities, indoors and outdoors, to promote children's learning and development in all areas. The quality of teaching is good as the childminder and her assistant follow children's interests and skilfully adapt activities. For example, when children want to create their own pizzas from dough, the childminder makes appropriate resources available to them. Children make good progress in their communication and language skills. This is because the childminder alters her language to meet the needs of children. She comments on what older children are doing and extends the utterances of younger children effectively. Children's mathematical skills are supported well, as the childminder encourages them to count and recognise colours when they play. Consequently, all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, gain a good range of skills which prepare them well for school.

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good

The childminder is calm and caring and children relate very well to her. Children receive regular praise and encouragement from both the childminder and her assistant, which develops their self-esteem and ensures they feel valued. The childminder teaches children to take care of themselves, for example, by encouraging them to learn how to feed themselves and to wash and dry their hands. She also encourages them to make independent choices regarding what they play with and what they do while in her setting. Children have access to regular fresh air and exercise through visits to the park and going for walks in the local environment. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals provided by the childminder, and learn about healthy foods through regular discussions.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She carries out regular checks of her home to ensure it is safe. In addition, visitors are signed in to the setting. The childminder is committed to promoting good quality provision for children and their parents. She takes into account the views of parents when evaluating her provision and has clear plans for improvement. The childminder plans a range of activities which children enjoy and become involved in. She uses assessment effectively, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. However, she does not always effectively monitor her assessment systems to identify how activities can help children to make even better progress. Effective partnerships with other settings help to maintain continuity for children at the childminder's home and at nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319690 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 868597 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in Morley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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