Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2016 20 April 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

 Children's social and emotional well-being are promoted well. The childminder interacts with children positively. She listens to them and praises their efforts which raises children's self-esteem and confidence.  Children have opportunities to visit the local area and various groups. They learn how to behave in different situations, preparing them well for the next stage in their learning, including school.  The childminder provides children with activities that they are interested in. She effectively extends and promotes children's learning as they play, helping to motivate them to become active learners.  The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures which helps to provide a safe and secure environment for the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder attends mandatory training, such as first aid, she is only just beginning to introduce an ongoing and targeted programme of professional development, to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  Parents are not fully encouraged to contribute to the childminder's evaluation of practice so they can give their ideas for future developments.  Occasionally, children are not given enough time to think about and respond to the childminder's enthusiastic questioning.

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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

 undertake professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional standard  improve the system for evaluating practice and include more opportunities to gather and act upon the suggestions and ideas of parents  provide more opportunities for children to enhance their thinking and speaking skills as they formulate answers and respond to questions posed during their play.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any concerns. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder provides parents with daily feedback about their child's day. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and her provision. The childminder evaluates her service, reflecting on her strengths and areas that she wants to further improve. She understands the importance of working with other early years settings that children attend. The well-established links with the local school further support children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children and tracks their progress. She uses this information to accurately plan experiences that extend their learning, and to identify and close any gaps in children's learning. The childminder gets down to the children's level and plays alongside them. This helps them feel secure and are keen to join in with the activities. For example, they enjoy creating pictures using a variety of resources and materials. Children use their imagination well as they play with play dough. The childminder demonstrates how to roll and manipulate the dough effectively, helping to support children's early physical skills. Children's learning is extended further as they are encouraged to recognise colours and shapes. They develop early literacy skills as they look at books and talk about the pictures with the childminder. Older children learn to solve simple problems as they play. The childminder fulfils her responsibility for completing the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. There are good settling-in procedures in place to help children feel well supported with their move from home. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm, caring and friendly. Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's gentle reminders and instructions. She provides an array of age-appropriate toys and resources that are easily accessible. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities, such as playing outside in the well-resourced garden and while on outings. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and children are provided with a wide range of foods and drinks. Children are valued and respected. They learn about each other's similarities and differences, and use a variety of resources which reflect diversity and acknowledge cultural differences. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, road safety is discussed during outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in line with their abilities. They develop a wide range of skills and positive attitudes towards learning. Children become confident, independent learners and socialise well with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365622 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 863845 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Whitkirk, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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