Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2015 8 September 2009

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She is highly skilled in helping children to settle and forms strong attachments with children. This supports children's emotional well-being exceptionally well.  The childminder organises a broad range of activities for children which helps them make good progress in their learning.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are confident during their play interactions with the childminder.  Children are active members of their local community. This contributes towards their excellent understanding of the world around them.  The childminder talks to children in a calm and respectful manner. This helps children to understand how to manage their own behaviour.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding children. She is alert to any issues or concerns and implements robust policies and procedures to ensure that

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The system for assessing children does not take into full account the progress children make in other settings.  Professional development is not focused on particular areas to ensure that children achieve the highest possible levels of learning.

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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

 develop the system for assessment so that detailed information about children's achievements is regularly shared with other settings that children attend  extend the programme for professional development so it is focused more precisely on key areas of practice to improve teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies, risk assessments and the self-evaluation.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The highly committed childminder evaluates the effectiveness of her provision, taking into account the views of parents and carers and has clear plans for future improvement. However, the childminder's professional development is not specifically targeted at developing first-rate teaching skills. The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating and meaningful experiences for children which helps them to make good progress in their learning. The childminder keeps a close check on how well the children are doing in their learning and shares this information with parents. Any potential learning needs are identified and met quickly. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. The childminder places a good focus on developing children's speech and language. Young children are articulate and confidently take part in discussions. The childminder has high expectations of children. The information she gathers about what children can do on entry to the setting is effectively used to plan activities which follow children's needs and interests. This helps children to enjoy their time at the setting and develop a love of learning. Regular exchange of information about children's achievements and parents' positive contributions to progress reviews help to ensure that children's learning is effectively supported at home. However, the system for sharing information about children's learning with other settings is still being developed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have an extremely positive relationship with the childminder. The childminder listens carefully to what children say and values their contributions. This supports children's emotional well-being exceptionally well. Children of all ages are very polite and have excellent social skills. Young children are very patient with babies and include them in their play. The childminder is highly skilled in supporting children to manage their behaviour. The childminder is extremely effective in teaching children about healthy lifestyles. For example, young children understand which foods are treats and which foods are healthy choices. An extensive range of resources in the outdoor area supports children's physical development extremely well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop their independence from an early age. This helps prepare them for school or their next stage in learning. The childminder has a good understanding of how to access additional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY241486 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 870103 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Moortown, Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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