Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 2015 22 April 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

 The childminder is highly skilled in helping children to settle. She forms strong attachments with them, supporting their emotional well-being exceptionally well.  The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents. She successfully shares information with parents in regards to learning and development and their children's individual needs. This helps to promote continuity of care.  Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including when they move to school or nursery. The childminder works closely with parents to help prepare children for the changes ahead.  Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of the environment to minimise risks and hazards.  Children's behaviour is excellent. They show a real sense of belonging in their environment because the childminder values and respects each child as an individual.

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This provision is good

House rules and behaviour expectations are well established.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is sometimes too quick to offer children assistance when they find activities challenging.  Occasionally, the childminder does not provide sufficient opportunities to extend children's developing reading skills.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to be able to have a go at doing things for themselves before intervening  increase opportunities for children to use a suitable range of reading materials to extend their interest in literacy and help develop their early reading skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability of all adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She makes good use of training opportunities and accesses information to continually enhance and update her knowledge. She is qualified in paediatric first aid. Effective processes are in place for self-evaluation. The childminder reflects on her practice and uses the views of parents and children to identify priorities for improvement. She is committed to improving her professional knowledge and the quality of her provision. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to protect children. She is clear about the action to take if she has any concerns about their welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children's achievements. She identifies the next steps in their learning and plans activities tailored to each child's stage of development. She monitors children's progress well. This enables her to quickly identify any gaps in their development and provide additional support. The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills. The childminder interacts well with children and values their opinions. As she plays alongside them, she extends their vocabularies by introducing new words as they explore the environment. The childminder talks to them about what they are doing and asks questions that encourage their thinking. Children develop an understanding of shapes, numbers and colours through play-based activities. Parents praise the variety of interesting activities the childminder provides and comment on how much their children enjoy their time in the childminder's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. She offers consistent and high levels of praise and encouragement to children, which helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Children have plenty of opportunities to access fresh air as they go for walks in the local area and play in the garden. Children demonstrate caring attitudes as they talk about looking after the insects in the garden. They are actively learning about their community, including the similarities and differences in people, languages and traditions. The childminder teaches children about the importance of having good routines for their personal hygiene and they follow these procedures competently. The childminder talks about and provides opportunities for children to learn about the importance of exercise and eating healthy meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. All children are working at the typical levels of development for their ages. They are happy, confident and highly motivated, which helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292609 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 861443 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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