Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 September 2015 13 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 is committed to professional development. She uses training and research well to enhance her knowledge and skills. As a result, she is well equipped to provide good quality learning experiences for children.  The childminder supports children to solve simple problems and persist in activities by providing sensitive guidance and instruction, without doing things for them. She encourages children to cooperate and develop positive relationships with others. Therefore, children are prepared well for future moves to school.  The childminder provides a language-rich environment by modelling conversation. She skilfully asks thought-provoking questions and encourages children to recall past events. This promotes children's critical thinking skills effectively.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder includes parents well in the initial assessment process, by gathering information about children's current

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This provision is good

attainment levels. She obtains information about children's learning at home, in order to complement her teaching and foster a shared approach to learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides few opportunities for children to explore and operate programmable toys and equipment to support their learning.  The outdoor area is less effectively planned to provide imaginative and varied experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 more opportunities for children to explore and operate programmable toys and equipment to support their learning  enhance the outdoor area to provide rich and varied experiences for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  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 form and improvement plan.  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 regularly reviews and evaluates her practice to identify areas of weakness and drive improvement. She uses advice from other professionals and feedback from parents and children to support this process. This means that planned developments are well targeted towards improving outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains a safe environment through the use of risk assessments and health and safety policies. She has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and knows how to record and report concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to meet statutory requirements. This is reflected through the effective implementation of policies and procedures. Furthermore, she actively seeks information about changes and reforms, to ensure that she remains up to date and compliant with regulations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is playful and animated in her interactions. She provides opportunities for children to make choices about their play and follow their own interests. Therefore, children are keen learners who show high levels of involvement in activities. The childminder uses observation and assessment effectively, to monitor children's progress and plan for their future learning. Children enjoy books and ask the childminder to read one story after another. The childminder engages them in discussion about the pictures and points to words as she reads. This promotes children's early literacy skills. Children show interest in technology as they push buttons on a keyboard. However, the childminder has not fully considered the use of technology in children's learning. Therefore, they have few opportunities to explore and operate programmable toys and equipment, to support their understanding of the use of technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. Therefore, children are confident, happy and ready to learn. Children develop independence, as the childminder provides them with opportunity to complete age-appropriate tasks for themselves. They behave well because the childminder positively reinforces behaviour expectations through discussion and praise. The childminder uses a communication book to exchange relevant information with other settings that children attend to promote consistency of care and learning. Children are provided with healthy food and follow good hygiene routines. They benefit from regular opportunities to play outdoors in the childminder's large garden, which promotes their good health. However, the outdoor area is less effectively planned to provide varied and imaginative experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder provides a wealth of interesting activities that are well matched to children's needs. She monitors their progress well through tracking systems to ensure that gaps in their learning are quickly identified and addressed. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development and acquire the skills they need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398413 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 859959 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in the Crossgates area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for 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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