Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 August 2015 10 November 2008

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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 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

 Teaching is consistently good. The childminder provides interesting and motivating play activities which effectively sustain children's interest and promote their learning. Children respond positively to the childminder's sensitive interaction and are developing the skills they need for school.  The childminder has an extremely calm and welcoming approach, which helps children settle exceedingly well. Children form exceptionally strong attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. This effectively supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibility in meeting the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a comprehensive knowledge of child protection and effective procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Children are kept very safe from harm.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder involves them in their children's

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This provision is good

learning from the moment they start with her. She works effectively with parents and regularly shares information with them. Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder.  The childminder has created an environment which highly values and celebrates diversity. Children feel included, which has a positive impact on their developmental outcomes. The childminder makes effective use of her sign language qualification to support all children with their communication.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder evaluates her practice, she has not clearly identified specific professional development opportunities that will further raise the quality of her teaching.

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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

 focus more precisely on identifying specific and targeted professional development opportunities to enhance outcomes for all children even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector looked at children's learning journals, assessment documents and a selection of policies and procedures, and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is qualified and supports children very well in their play. Children persist in experimenting with sand and water and make comparisons to discover the best consistency for making sandcastles. Children's communication and language skills are highly developed. The childminder promotes children's memory recall skills, introduces new vocabulary and asks thought-provoking questions which challenge children's thinking. Children's mathematical development is assisted very well. Children confidently count in sequence and successfully add small quantities of objects together, giving the correct total. Children make good progress in their learning and some make rapid progress. Assessments of children's development are accurate and precise. The childminder uses her knowledge of the children to effectively identify the next steps in their learning. She makes a good range of resource packs, which parents borrow and use to support their

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outstanding

The childminder acts as an exceptional role model. She has very high expectations of children and effectively teaches them how to be safe. The childminder makes excellent use of the local area and amenities to further extend and promote children's social skills, physical skills and understanding of the world. Children demonstrate remarkable knowledge of the importance of growing and eating vegetables to be healthy. The childminder provides exceptional support in developing children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene. Children clearly understand that this is to prevent germs from spreading. Children are extremely respectful of the childminder's home and her resources. They display exemplary behaviour. The childminder ensures that children are especially well prepared emotionally for their move to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the educational experiences required to help children progress towards the early learning goals. She effectively monitors children's development to identify any gaps in learning and swiftly close them. The childminder works effectively with other professionals to support children and has close links with the local children's centre. She uses her partnership with teachers at the local school to support children as they move on from her setting. The childminder shares information with teachers, which ensures continuity in their learning. She is a reflective practitioner who is passionate and committed to improving outcomes for children. She has developed her self-evaluation process well to drive improvements. She keeps up with essential training, such as first aid and safeguarding, and accesses other training that is available. However, there is not always enough focus on how the childminder is continuing to

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provision is good

improve her already good teaching skills and knowledge in specific areas, such as the different ways that younger children prefer to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319746 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 855311 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in the Yeadon area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years 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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