Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2015 7 July 2010

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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 a warm and caring environment where children are respected and valued. This supports children's emotional well-being and helps them form secure attachments.  The childminder provides a wide range of exciting resources for children to choose from. This helps develop their independence and to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents. They regularly share information about children's interests and stage of development. This effectively supports continuity in children's care and learning.  Children develop good self-help skills and confidence as the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves. She sets realistic boundaries and expectations that positively promote children's cooperation and good behaviour.  Children are active members of their local community. This contributes towards their very good understanding of the world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not actively explore further ways to participate in professional development opportunities, in order to ensure that her knowledge is kept up to date and her teaching is improved even further.  The system used for monitoring children's progress does not focus sharply enough on improving achievements to the highest level.

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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

 explore further ways to engage in more professional development to help improve the good level of teaching  improve the system used for monitoring children's progress, in order to avoid duplication and to focus more precisely on maximising children's achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evaluation questionnaires and took account of parents' views.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates the effectiveness of her provision, taking into account the views of parents and colleagues, and plans for continuous improvement. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments of the setting and for trips out in the community. She has a thorough understanding of the process for reporting concerns about children's welfare. The childminder uses information from the internet for professional development purposes. However, the quality of information is variable, and the childminder does not make the most of a wider variety of opportunities to keep herself abreast of change and develop her teaching practice. The childminder provides a good range of stimulating and meaningful experiences for children, helping them to make good progress in their learning. She keeps a close check on how well the children are doing in their learning and shares this information with parents. Gaps

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

in learning are identified and quickly reduced. Parents comment positively about the quality of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities and resources to promote children's development across the seven areas of learning. The childminder places a very good focus on developing children's speech and language. For example, she skilfully models language while playing alongside children. The information gathered about what children can do on entry to the setting is effectively used to plan activities which follow their needs and interests. The childminder observes children and uses assessments to plan for their next steps in learning. However, the childminder duplicates information by completing an excessive amount of paperwork. This detracts from ensuring that activities are planned to provide the highest level of challenge for all children. Regular exchange of information about children's achievements and parents' positive contributions to progress reviews, help to ensure that children's learning is effectively supported at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have an extremely positive relationship with the childminder and form close attachments. The childminder listens carefully to what children say and values their contributions. This supports their emotional well-being very well. Children are very polite and have excellent social skills. The childminder is highly skilled in supporting children to manage their behaviour. She works closely with parents to ensure that there is continuity in behaviour management at home, supporting children to develop the skills for future learning. The childminder implements care routines well and teaches children about healthy lifestyles. Children use open spaces to experiment with different movements, for example, soaring like an aeroplane. This helps support their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and acquire the skills for their next stage in learning or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319683 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 868595 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in the Armley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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