Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 October 2015 9 February 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

 Positive attachments are in place between children and the childminder. Children are settled and happily involve her in their play. The childminder celebrates children's achievements and offers consistent praise which builds their self-esteem.  The childminder uses effective self-evaluation to identify her strengths and any areas for improvement. The childminder uses feedback from parents and children to inform her development plans and as a focus for her programme of professional development. This demonstrates her high expectations and commitment to continue to improve.  The childminder's partnerships with other settings that children attend are especially strong. She works very closely with settings and shares her knowledge of children's individual development and learning. Children are particularly well supported emotionally as they move between settings and on to school.  Children are motivated and thrive in all aspects of their learning. The childminder

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This provision is good

provides a wide variety of stimulating experiences that encourage children's curiosity and successfully promotes their learning and development.  The childminder is a good role model. She is patient, caring and allows children to show how they are feeling. This helps them to learn how to cooperate with others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to extend the older children's understanding of sounds and letter recognition to develop their literacy skills.  The childminder misses opportunities to develop children's understanding of some aspects of safety when out in the local community, for example, road safety.

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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 develop their knowledge and understanding of letters and sounds during activities and daily routines to support their literacy skills  develop further children's understanding of safety and how to assess and manage different risks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector accompanied the childminder on a short walk.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's progress records, the childminder's self-evaluation documents and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures. She also checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector took account of parents' views taken from parent questionnaires and written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder fully understands and effectively implements statutory requirements. She is professional and well organised and her documentation is maintained to a high standard. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children. She fully understands and rigorously follows her policies and procedures. She also regularly refreshes her knowledge by undertaking relevant training courses. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and value the care and learning experiences she provides for their children. Parents feel confident leaving their children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the needs of children in her care. She makes frequent observations of their learning, in order to assess their progress and set targets to further promote this. Systems are in place to identify where children are less confident, in order to promote their good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder demonstrates effective practice when developing children's communication skills in which they make rapid progress. The childminder makes good use of what she knows about children's interests, in order to motivate them to learn more. She frequently shares information about children's progress with parents so that they can contribute to establishing new targets and further promote learning. Parents are successfully engaged with their children's learning, both with the childminder and at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a warm, family-orientated environment where children are settled and happy. Children have formed positive attachments with the childminder and thoroughly enjoy interacting with her as she joins in with their play. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's care needs and interests. She regularly praises children and involves them in routines to promote their independence and good behaviour. This helps to support children's emotional well-being effectively. Children begin to learn about healthy lifestyles. They eat a range of healthy lunches and have many opportunities to explore the outdoors. The childminder has good partnerships with local schools and ensures that teachers are aware of children's needs and stage of development. Children learn appropriate hygiene routines to support their development of self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. The childminder's knowledge and experience impact positively on the quality of care she provides to children. Children are well supported to practise and refine a number of skills which helps them to develop socially, physically and emotionally. They quickly gain the confidence needed to try new experiences and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320101 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 855325 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Roundhay, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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