Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2015 10 March 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's quality of teaching is good and she effectively supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has a relaxed nature and offers a welcoming, homely environment. Children demonstrate in their play that they are happy and feel safe.  The childminder observes children on a regular basis; she uses this information well to plan interesting and challenging activities based on children's interests and current stage of development.  The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures, and regularly assesses risks, which helps to keep children safe.  The childminder acts as a good role model. She effectively manages children's behaviour and offers praise to reinforce their positive actions. This helps them to feel emotionally secure and recognise their own achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give parents and carers examples of how to support children's learning at home to help children make even better progress in their learning and development.  There are fewer opportunities available to support children's developing understanding and enjoyment of information and communication technology.

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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 the information provided to parents and carers to support them in guiding their children's learning at home  strengthen opportunities available for children to help them learn even more about information and communication technology.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her daily practice and to enhance future learning opportunities for children. The childminder has effective arrangements in place for safeguarding. She recognises the signs of possible abuse and knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The well-qualified childminder improves her knowledge by accessing training. She has attended mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, and attends other relevant training. This helps her build on the learning experiences she offers children. The childminder has regular contact with other childminders in the local area, which enables her to gain valuable knowledge. This further supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. She has established links with the local school and understands the importance of sharing relevant information with teachers. This helps to ensure children's learning can be complemented.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder contributes towards children's mathematical skills as she uses a range of mathematical language during their play. For example, the childminder regularly counts with the children and discusses sizes and shapes during everyday activities. She encourages children to problem solve and develop their curiosity. The childminder helps to develop older children's literacy skills well. For example, she helps them to write the letters of the alphabet. She listens attentively as children play and encourages them to talk about what they are doing. This helps to promote children's communication and language skills. The childminder provides children with activities that promote their motivation and enhance their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good settling-in procedures enable the childminder to get to know the children well. She gathers a good range of information from parents when children first start. This helps to effectively support them in their move from home. Children develop good relationships with the childminder and other members of her household, and are confident in exploring their surroundings. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene procedures by reminding them to wash their hands before eating. She talks about and provides the children with a good range of freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks. For example, the children are involved in making their own pizzas for their lunch. This contributes significantly to keeping them healthy. The childminder offers praise throughout children's play, which helps them to feel emotionally secure and recognise their own achievements. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play both in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

the garden area and while on outings in their local area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in their learning and development. Children show a sense of independence as they confidently move around the home and enjoy the activities on offer. The childminder uses her good knowledge well to track children's development. The childminder uses this information effectively to help prepare children for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301723 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 861763 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Calverley area of Pudsey, near Leeds. The childminding provision operates from 8am to 9.15am and 3.20pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. During the school holidays the childminder operates Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 5.30pm. 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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