Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 August 2015 22 February 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 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. They are happy, highly motivated and are making good progress in their learning and development.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are actively involved in their children's learning and development.  Children show they feel safe and secure with the childminder through their play and interactions. The childminder treats them with kindness and care, which helps children gain a sense of well-being and belonging.  Children develop healthy bodies through regular exercise in the fresh air and healthy options at mealtimes and snack times.  The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures which helps to protect children in her care.

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates the service that she provides to identify the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to build on her already good teaching practice.

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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

 adopt a more targeted approach to professional development to help increase knowledge and skills in more specific areas of teaching.

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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 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 the 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

Children make good progress, because the well-qualified childminder successfully motivates and supports their learning. The childminder provides a wide range of resources and learning experiences that reflect children's needs. Children are actively involved in their learning as the childminder encourages children to independently select resources of their choice. She observes children well and plans their interests into activities. Teaching is good and promotes children's language, concentration and sustained interest well. This helps children gain the key skills needed to be school ready. Exciting activities outdoors allow children to enhance their natural curiosity and exploratory skills. Regular exchange of information with parents about children's learning ensures consistency between the home and the childminder's setting.

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good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment, where children quickly settle. She knows the children well, and this helps to ensure that they feel emotionally secure in her care and develop positive relationships with her. Children's independence is effectively promoted through all activities and care practices, helping them to develop good self-care skills. The childminder helps children learn about her expectations. She gently reminds children about the importance of demonstrating good manners. This contributes towards children's behaviour being good and they display politeness. Children benefit from regular trips out in the local area to help develop their social skills, physical well-being and their confidence. They develop positive attitudes to others that help them get ready for the move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good 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. 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. However, she does not focus sharply enough on her professional development to raise the quality of teaching from good to outstanding. Her practice does not always demonstrate first-rate knowledge of how to extend children's learning. 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. 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 501853 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 869146 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 22 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Garforth, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate 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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