Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2015 28 January 2010

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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 a kind and caring nature. She spends time getting to know children and their families through effective settling-in arrangements. As a result, children develop strong, trusting relationships with her and are happy and confident.  The childminder's lively and playful interactions support children's engagement in learning. She focuses well on promoting key language, social and physical skills. This prepares children well for future learning and later moves to school.  Children behave well because the childminder has created a respectful and positive environment. She provides constant praise and encouragement, which promotes children's self-esteem and willingness to try new things.  The childminder communicates well with parents. She keeps them well informed of children's progress and gathers information about children's learning at home to complement her teaching. This fosters a shared approach to children's care and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan the environment well enough to provide opportunities for children to access and select resources in order to support their independent learning.  The childminder's programme of professional development is not sharply focused enough on developing her knowledge and skills to raise the quality of 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

 provide children with better accessibility to a variety of toys and resources, so that they can follow their own interests and make decisions about their play  introduce a more effective programme of professional development to continue to improve knowledge and skills which improve the quality of teaching further.

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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 discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures and plans for improvement.  The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses risk assessments and daily safety checks successfully to maintain a safe environment for children. She has a clear understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to refer concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify weaknesses in her practice and drive improvement. She gathers feedback from parents, children and local authority advisers to support this process. Therefore, planned developments are relevant and meet the needs of those who attend. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to fulfil statutory requirements and implements effective policies to support her good practice. The childminder is experienced and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She has completed essential training to ensure that she meets requirements. However, her programme of professional development does not

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

focus well enough on improving the quality of teaching to the highest levels, so that children make the best possible progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of purposeful activities that are matched well to children's needs. However, children have fewer opportunities to follow their interests and make decisions about their play because toys and resources are not always accessible to them. Observation and assessment are used well to identify children's current attainment levels and plan next steps in their learning. The childminder monitors children's progress well through tracking systems. This ensures that gaps in their learning are quickly identified and addressed. Children develop an interest in shape and space, for example, as the childminder provides them with opportunities to fill and empty a range of containers. She supports them to solve simple problems by providing sensitive guidance without doing things for them. The childminder models conversation well and introduces children to new vocabulary. She responds well to children's attempts to communicate by repeating what

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

they say for clarity. This means that children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are supported well to acquire language and communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder respects and values each child as unique. She individualises care and learning plans by gathering information from parents during initial settling-in sessions. Children learn to cooperate with others as the childminder engages them in turn-taking games. They regularly play outdoors and enjoy walks in the local community. Children are provided with healthy meals and snacks. This promotes their good health. The childminder has established good links with other settings and exchanges information with them to promote continuity of care and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They benefit from a varied and stimulating range of activities and the positive interaction of the childminder. Children enjoy learning and acquire the skills they need or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320554 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 855327 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in the Armley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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