Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2016 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 knows the children well. She uses her good knowledge to plan fun games and activities that reflect children's interests and motivate them to join in.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder assesses their development and provides activities which help them to develop new skills.  The childminder uses a good range of teaching strategies to, overall, promote children's progress effectively.  Children form strong bonds with their peers and the childminder. They play in a welcoming family environment where their well-being is effectively promoted by the childminder. Children feel safe, secure and valued.  Children behave well. They learn to take turns, share and play cooperatively. They are reminded to value and treat each other and people in the wider world with respect.  The childminder considers the views of parents and children, and welcomes their ideas

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This provision is good

and suggestions when making changes to her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not fully successful in encouraging parents to share information about their children's learning at home.  The childminder, sometimes, does not focus her observations and assessments sharply enough, to plan precisely for activities that further challenge children.  Self-evaluation does not have the exceptional depth of detail to help identify ongoing priorities and plans, in order to secure further improvement.

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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 more ways that help parents share information about what children are learning at home  use the information gained from observations and assessments to plan activities that consistently challenge children and help them to make swifter progress  enhance the way in which self-evaluation is used that helps increase the potential to deliver the highest quality provision and outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her engagement with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and discussed the joint observation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. She also looked at evidence of the qualifications and recent training completed by the childminder.  The inspector viewed children's files and assessment records, relevant policies, procedures and health and safety documents.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the statutory requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her role with regard to protecting children from abuse and neglect. The childminder holds a childcare qualification and has kept up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. She uses her knowledge effectively to ensure children receive good quality care and learning experiences. The childminder has made strong links with the local school and nursery. This helps to prepare children well for their future move on to formal education. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident and share their ideas with the childminder. While playing they talk about what they want to do and how they are going to achieve this. The childminder effectively follows and extends children's individual interests. They show high levels of engagement as they are actively involved and motivated in their play. The childminder often refers to children's own lives to help them relate to scenarios as they play. She effectively helps children to build and extend their vocabulary. Children engage well in imaginative play opportunities. They enjoy acting out being doctors in a surgery or creating a picnic in the garden. The childminder observes children to determine their starting points on entry and completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This is shared with parents so that any additional support is accessed if required. This helps to ensure any gaps in learning are being closed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a relaxed nature and offers a welcoming, homely environment. She makes good use of settling-in visits to get to know children so that they feel safe and confident in her care. Overall, she gathers a good range of information from parents when children first start and gives them regular feedback about their child's daily achievements. The childminder reinforces how to lead a healthy lifestyle and the importance of physical exercise. She provides nutritious, home-cooked meals and children benefit from fresh air and exercise during regular outdoor play. Children have opportunities to develop their independence and self-care skills throughout the day. The childminder provides opportunities and encourages children to chop up their own fruit for snack. The childminder displays house rules and she sensitively helps children to manage their own behaviour. This helps children to respect one another and to understand their own feelings

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

and emotions. Children learn to respect people's differences as they explore their own cultures and beliefs, and those of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They have good opportunities to develop their independence and confidence during daily activities. Children are keen to take part and are curious about new experiences which help to support their future learning and move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319704 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 855309 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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 1988 and lives in the Bramley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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