Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 November 2015 1 May 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 highly qualified childminder utilises her knowledge and skills well to deliver good quality learning experiences for children. She engages in a range of professional development activities to extend and update her skills. This supports continual improvement and helps to maintain good outcomes for children.  Children have very strong, affectionate bonds with the childminder, who is caring and responsive to their needs. They show high levels of self-confidence and are eager to explore and learn.  Children's language and communication development are promoted well. The childminder is tuned into children and recognises their attempts to communicate. She encourages children to repeat words and introduces new vocabulary at every available opportunity.  The childminder provides a wide range of challenging activities which builds on what children already know and can do. She places a strong emphasis on supporting

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This provision is good

children's personal, social and emotional development. This helps to prepare children for their future learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers information about children's learning at home and successfully uses this to guide her good teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, children's learning is distracted by the television that is on in the background.  Most children's learning experiences are planned well, although this is not always the case for those children who prefer to learn outside.

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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

 reduce background noise and distractions that affect children's concentration and listening skills  provide more varied and imaginative experiences for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures and plans for improvement.  The inspector considered the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes detailed risk assessments to ensure that hazards in her home are minimised and children are protected from harm. She has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and knows how to refer concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder is committed to continually improving her practice. She monitors children's progress well, ensuring that gaps in their learning are identified and addressed quickly. Feedback is obtained from parents and children to help the childminder to evaluate her service and plan improvements. The childminder has established strong links with other childcare professionals. This provides opportunities to share good practice and develop ideas. She works closely with local schools to promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses precise observation and assessment to establish children's stages of development and plan their next steps. She provides a good range of purposeful learning experiences that is well matched to children's needs. For example, children explore finger paint and thoroughly enjoy the sensory experience. They match shapes and categorise rings into size order. The childminder encourages children to count as she points to each ring in turn. This helps to promote their mathematical skills. Children solve simple problems quickly as the childminder provides guidance, without doing it for them. They cuddle up next to the childminder to look at books. The childminder responds well by enthusiastically reading the story and talking about the pictures. Children learn to play cooperatively as the childminder engages them in turn-taking games. The childminder is playful and promotes children's enjoyment in learning. This helps children to persist in

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

activities and supports their motivation to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from a nurturing and welcoming environment. They are confident and eager to explore and learn. The childminder has a positive approach and constantly praises children to promote their self-esteem. She works closely with parents to find out about children's routine at home to individualise care practices for each child. The childminder positively promotes children's good health through a well-balanced diet and regular exercise. Children visit places of interest and meet others in the local community at playgroups. This helps them to gain awareness of the world in which they live.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They achieve well across all areas of learning, and particularly in relation to their communication and independence skills. Children are well prepared for their future learning and the later moves on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435984 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 853702 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Horsforth area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 7.

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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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