Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 November 2015 30 April 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

 The childminder provides interesting activities that help to support children's good progress and next steps in learning.  The childminder responds well to young children's attempts to make conversation, supporting them to develop their early communication skills.  The childminder offers consistent praise and children enjoy sharing their achievements with her. This has a significant impact on children's emotional well-being, growing independence and motivation to learn.  The childminder helps to keep children safe. She assesses risks in the environment and implements a range of policies and procedures. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents, which helps them to understand the childminder's responsibilities as a childcare professional.

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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.  The childminder does not make best use of opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills further.

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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  enhance opportunities for children to count and use numbers, to help develop their mathematical skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  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 observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has effective arrangements in place for safeguarding. She recognises signs of possible abuse and knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and values the views of parents to improve her service further. The childminder updates her knowledge and develops her practice through training and meeting with other childminders. This allows her to share ideas with other professionals and consider her effectiveness in promoting children's learning and progress. The childminder works in close partnership with other settings the children attend to promote children's learning and development. This helps the children receive the consistent support they need to develop and learn. Parents are complimentary about the care the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good and children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. The childminder uses skilful questioning techniques to encourage children to think critically and develop their own ideas. She joins in play or is nearby to support learning. The childminder lets children lead the play to develop their imagination. Children enjoy playing with small-world and role-play toys. The childminder helps to support children's literacy and imagination skills. For example, she uses a book and a variety of resources to keep them engaged and motivated to learn. Children listen to the story and enjoy holding the animals as they talk about the illustrations and what is happening. This supports children to become enthusiastic and creative learners. Tracking and monitoring of children's development is accurate. The childminder uses this information to help prepare children for their future move on to nursery or school. She ensures that any gaps are identified

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

early and appropriate interventions are planned.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. For example, she establishes house rules and sets clear boundaries to reassure children about acceptable behaviour. The childminder continually encourages children to share and take turns with each other. Children form strong attachments with the childminder, which allows them to feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder cooks fresh and nutritious meals for children. She provides frequent opportunities for physical exercise in order to promote children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy trips to local groups, which helps them to develop good social skills and increases their confidence. Children are encouraged to develop an awareness of keeping safe. Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities, discussions and resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has a clear understanding of each child's individual learning and progress. This enables her to provide activities to support children's future learning so that they continue to make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436970 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 853806 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Bramley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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