Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2015 23 February 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 provides a child-centred environment in which all children thrive. She ensures resources are where children can easily reach them so that they can select these according to their interests and further develop their independence. Children make good progress.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents and school. She is committed to working together with them to ensure children benefit from continuity in their care and learning. Parents are kept well informed about their children's time in her care.  Children's communication and language skills develop well. The childminder consistently interacts with children and provides them with individual attention.  Children learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences. The childminder provides resources and activities that help teach children about other people and the wider world.  The childminder is passionate about her role and is committed to providing children

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This provision is good

with a safe and stimulating environment. Self-evaluation is successfully used to identify areas for ongoing improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The monitoring of assessment is not yet fully developed in order to give a clear overview of how children can be supported to achieve at the highest level.  The childminder's programme for professional development does not focus well enough on enhancing the quality of practice so that it reaches an outstanding 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

 build on the existing system for monitoring assessments that support all children to achieve to the highest level  enhance the system for professional development and raise good practice to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies, documentation, children's records and verification of suitability checks.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and how she involves parents and children in this process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder's home is safe and secure. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Necessary suitability checks for family members have been completed and children's welfare is addressed well. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection matters and first aid up to date. She reviews the provision thoroughly in order to improve. The childminder works effectively with parents and other early years providers to ensure continuity in children's learning is maximised. Parents comment positively about how well children's needs are met, and on their children's development and the welcoming environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts purposefully with them to support their learning and helps them to make good progress. The childminder's observations of what children can do are accurate and are based upon her secure understanding of their development. She encourages parents to share their knowledge of their children to help her form starting points for their learning. High priority is placed on developing children's communication and language skills. The childminder uses a wide range of strategies to effectively promote and extend children's language. Children demonstrate good listening and early literacy skills. For example, they confidently sing well-known songs and talk about what they can see when looking at display areas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder promotes their confidence and self-esteem through praise and encouragement. Children demonstrate that they are happy and confident in her care. The childminder takes children to visit the school they will attend and they also go to concerts and celebrations at the local school. This helps prepare children for transitions. The childminder takes younger children on regular visits to local groups, which help them to develop social skills. The childminder supports children's health well and good hygiene procedures are followed. Children have regular opportunities to be active and benefit from fresh air and exercise during outings and when spending time in the garden. Children respond well to the childminder's care and attention. They benefit from affectionate cuddles and interactions. The childminder adapts the daily routine to follow children's changing needs. This helps to ensure that children's emotional

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that children make good progress from their initial starting points. Children are motivated and have a positive attitude to learning. All children actively gain the skills and knowledge they need for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319875 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 855318 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in Killingbeck, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 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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