Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2015 6 September 2011

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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 has implemented effective systems for observation and assessment. She uses this information to plan effective next steps in children's learning and to identify any areas of learning that require development.  Parents are encouraged to share information about what children have enjoyed at home. The childminder then uses this information to complement and extend the children's learning.  Children build secure attachments with the childminder. The childminder is sensitive and promotes their emotional well-being. This helps to effectively raise children's confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder introduces mathematical language and activities to help children to develop knowledge of number, colour, quantity and shape, during everyday activities.  The childminder has kept up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, and has recently completed a relevant childcare qualification. She uses this

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This provision is good

knowledge to continuously improve the learning and care experiences she provides to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents are not regularly asked to contribute to the childminder's evaluation of practice so they can give their ideas for future developments.  Children are not always given enough time to respond to the childminder's enthusiastic questioning.

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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

 improve the system for evaluating practice by including more opportunities to gather and act upon the suggestions and ideas of parents  give children more time to formulate their answers and respond to questions posed during their play, to enhance their skills for thinking and speaking.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  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 and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is secure in her knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. The childminder assesses risks in her home and garden, and for any outings. Her documentation is well organised and easily accessible to parents. Self-evaluation is effective and the childminder is very keen to ensure continuous improvement. This demonstrates that the childminder has a good capacity to improve further. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and make comments, such as, 'The childminder is friendly and caring'. The childminder has regular contact with other childminders in the local area, which enables her to share ideas and discuss best practice. This further supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder has established good partnerships with the local school to ensure children

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

are prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and provides a good variety of imaginative activities. For example, she provides a messy play activity to encourage children to explore and experiment. The childminder speaks clearly and models language well, using and repeating single words and sounds as children play. Children demonstrate they are independent and motivated in leading their own play. The childminder carries out regular assessments of children's progress and shares these with parents. She is knowledgeable about the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The information the childminder records enables her to identify any possible gaps in children's learning and plan appropriate interventions to support each child.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in sessions are tailored to the individual needs of each child, to help them feel settled and secure. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure she knows the children very well. The childminder provides children with a balanced and nutritious diet, and regular opportunities to be active. This helps children gain an understanding of the benefits of being physical and having a healthy lifestyle. The childminder takes the children to regular sessions at toddler groups to help children develop their social skills as they mix with larger groups. The childminder acts as a good role model and has appropriate systems in place to effectively manage children's behaviour. She offers meaningful praise throughout children's play. This helps them to feel valued and recognise their own achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. The childminder supports children well to develop the confidence and necessary skills they need as they move on to the next stage in their learning at nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319860 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 856913 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Bramley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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