Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 2015 12 January 2012

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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

 Children's individual development is monitored and supported well. This helps children make good progress towards their next stage in learning and contributes towards preparing them for their future move on to school.  The childminder promotes young children's language skills well. She uses questions during play to encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas. This helps to widen children's vocabulary and thinking skills.  Children display very good attachments to the childminder, who is caring and attentive to their needs. This has a significant impact on children's confidence, growing independence and motivation to learn.  The childminder has regular contact with other childminders in the local area which enables her to gain valuable knowledge and discuss best practice. This further supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed effective partnerships with other settings that children attend, in order to share information to promote continuity in children's learning and development.  Initial information requested from parents about children's prior learning is not comprehensive enough to help inform planning right from the start.

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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

 establish links with other settings that children attend and share information to provide continuity in children's learning  obtain more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to inform initial assessments and precisely plan from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for the purpose of childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of household members.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation, and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs that would alert her to children at risk of harm. She knows how to make a referral through the appropriate channels to her local authority. The childminder evaluates her service, reflecting on her strengths and areas she wants to further improve. She takes into account the views of parents and children. The childminder has kept up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and attends other relevant training. She uses this knowledge to continuously improve the learning and care experiences she provides to children. The childminder communicates with parents about their children's achievements. This helps to promote good partnerships with parents. Parents are complimentary about the care the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with enjoyable and interesting activities which contribute towards children's good levels of concentration. She effectively uses observations and assessments to identify children's next steps in learning, and plan suitably challenging experiences. Children are actively engaged and motivated in their play. They confidently make their own decisions, helping themselves to resources and asking the childminder to join them in their play. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts within children's play. For example, she regularly counts with children and discusses sizes and shapes during daily activities. She fulfils her responsibility for completing the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in the childminder's care. There are good settling-in procedures in place to ensure children are well supported emotionally with their move from home. The childminder is caring, sensitive and skilled in helping children to feel settled and to form emotional attachments. This helps to nurture their independence and overall well-being. The childminder acts as a good role model. She effectively manages children's behaviour and offers praise to reinforce their positive actions. The childminder makes good use of every day situations to teach children about safety. She provides regular opportunities for children to benefit from fresh air and physical exercise. The childminder involves children in regular trips out into the community which helps to promote children's personal, social and emotional development. She talks about and provides children with a good range of freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks which contributes significantly to keeping

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are provided with opportunities to develop their confidence and independence during daily routines. The childminder effectively follows and extends children's individual interests, supporting their future learning. Children are motivated, and are acquiring the disposition and skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430062 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 853060 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Horsforth, Leeds. She operates term time from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. During the school holidays the childminder operates a flexible working arrangement.

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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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