Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2015 21 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved her systems for assessing children's progress. She has effective partnerships with parents. The childminder shares information about children's individual needs and next steps for learning with parents.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her qualification well to help children make good progress.  Children have developed strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are very caring and responsive to children's individual needs. This successfully promotes children's personal and social development and emotional well-being.  Children learn about being healthy. They are provided with balanced meals and daily exercise in an inviting outdoor space. Regular attendance at groups and outings to local attractions are well planned and help children understand the importance of living

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This provision is good

healthy lifestyles.  The childminder and her assistant very successfully support children to behave well. This creates a happy and caring environment, which means children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, children are not provided with sufficient time to make decisions and be independent because the childminder is sometimes over eager to support them as they play.

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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

 enhance children's independence by allowing them even more time to organise themselves, and explore their own ideas and chosen activity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed teaching and learning activities indoors and outdoors.  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.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning and development with her.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and through written references from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. This is because the childminder and her assistant are knowledgeable about keeping children safe from harm and how to report a concern about a child in their care. They are vigilant as children play and help them understand potential dangers. A comprehensive range of policies, procedures and risk assessments are evident in practice. The childminder keeps up to date with essential training and is fully conversant with all new legislation and requirements. The childminder successfully completes progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years. This helps to ensure that all children are working within expected levels. Parents' written comments state how much their children enjoy being at the setting. The childminder reflects upon her practice and is committed to improving her provision. She holds discussions with her assistant about her performance and responsibilities within the setting. This ensures there is a collaborative

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

and consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder fully understands how children learn through play. She provides a broad range of resources and activities to promote all areas of children's learning. Children's starting points are identified with the help of parents, before their children start at the setting. The childminder and her assistant undertake detailed observations and assessments of children's development to identify the next steps in their learning. They take photographs of children as they play and regularly share these with parents, together with information about their child's achievements. However, the childminder does not always maximise opportunities for children to follow and explore their own ideas. On occasion, the childminder gets the toys out for children and does not give them time to think about what they want to play with. Nevertheless, all children are making good progress from their starting point.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for children. They give them praise throughout their play, which helps children to feel valued and recognise their own achievements. Children are effectively supported to learn about collaboration, for example, as they all work together and take turns. They develop self- care skills relative to their age and capabilities. For example, children are encouraged to collect their shoes and place them on the correct feet when getting ready to play outside. Younger children have opportunities to develop confidence in different social situations, such as at local group sessions. Older children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities, discussions and resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and confident in the setting and they make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is quick to recognise and meet children's additional needs or gaps in their learning. This helps prepare children well for their move to pre-school and school. Therefore, outcomes are good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334099 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 862600 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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