Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 September 2015 13 June 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has recently completed a childcare qualification, which has strengthened her knowledge of how children learn. She is committed to professional development and regularly completes training and research to enhance her knowledge further. This has a positive impact on the quality of teaching and, therefore, improves outcomes for children.  The childminder is friendly and enthusiastic. She knows children well and has developed positive relationships with them. Settling-in arrangements are used effectively to ensure that children feel welcome and secure. As a result, children are confident and happy.  Children are supported well to develop self-help skills because the childminder provides extensive opportunities for them to do things for themselves.  Children are included in the setting of rules so that they know what is expected of them. The childminder reinforces positive behaviour through praise and

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This provision is good

encouragement. Consequently, children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Young children have fewer opportunities to access resources independently to support their exploration and discovery.  The childminder does not utilise her strong partnerships with parents to gather information about children's learning 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

 provide young children with better accessibility to a variety of toys and resources to promote exploration and discovery  gather more information from parents about children's learning and achievements at home to complement teaching and support children to make rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her provision and uses self- evaluation well to identify and address weaknesses in her practice. Parents and children provide feedback to support this process, which ensures that planned developments are relevant. The childminder has a good understanding of statutory requirements and implements effective policies and procedures to support her good practice. She has established strong links with the local children's centre, where she receives advice and guidance from other professionals. This ensures that she keeps up to date with changes. Children are safeguarded effectively. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to refer concerns to the appropriate authorities. She implements effective safety and security procedures to ensure that children are protected from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are eager to learn and confidently follow their own interests as they explore the environment. The childminder interacts well with the children and successfully teaches key concepts, such as mathematics and language, through play-based activities. She supports children to take sensible risks in the outdoor area by staying close to them to provide support. Observation is used well to monitor and assess children's progress and plan next steps in their learning. Parents receive regular information about children's progress through discussion with the childminder and opportunities to look through learning journals. However, the childminder does not gather enough information from parents about children's learning at home to complement her good teaching further. The childminder effectively shares information with other settings to promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to work cooperatively together, as she engages them in games that involve taking turns. She encourages children to be polite and respectful to others by providing sensitive reminders. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices through effective daily routines. She provides healthy snacks and talks to the children about healthy food choices. This promotes children's good health. Children are physically active and have daily opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. The environment is generally organised effectively to provide children with opportunities to select resources and make decisions about their play. However, young children cannot always access varied and imaginative resources independently to promote their exploration and discovery.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development because planned activities are well matched to their needs. The childminder focuses well on equipping children with language, social and physical skills. This prepares them well for future learning and later moves on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412274 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 874272 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 13 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Holbeck area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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