Childminder 319971

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 13 November 2009

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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 is well qualified and very experienced in her role. She skilfully supports children's play and extends their learning in fun and interesting ways. The quality of teaching is consistently good.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She supports them well by providing a flexible service that meets children's needs and provides them with consistency in their care.  The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and feelings. She is very positive and gives children lots of praise and encouragement. Children's emotional well-being is promoted exceptionally well.  The childminder is a good role model. She has a very positive attitude and approach to activities and new challenges. This gives children the confidence to have a go and develop their independence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have enough opportunities to develop their own ideas during creative activities.  The childminder has not got a targeted plan for her continued professional development to ensure the quality of provision continues to improve.  Partnership working with other settings that also children attend, is not fully embedded in order to regularly share information about their progress.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities to develop their own ideas during creative activities  develop a strong, proactive approach to continued professional development to ensure the quality of provision continues to improve  strengthen partnership working with other settings that children attend, to regularly share information about children's progress.

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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 held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection which included jointly evaluating an activity.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can identify signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and is confident in the action she would take if she was concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder welcomes support from the local authority advisor. She regularly liaises with fellow childminders and researches ideas and new initiatives using the internet. The childminder knows what her priorities for improvement are. These are centred on providing the best provision for children in her care. She uses her observations and daily discussions with parents to better understand what these priorities are.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents when children start in the setting. She works closely with children as they play and gains a very good understanding of their interests and abilities. The childminder makes accurate assessments of what children know and can do. This enables her to provide a range of well-matched activities and experiences that stimulate and motivate children in their learning. Children are developing their understanding of shape and measure as they compare objects and talk about which one is the biggest. The childminder places emphasis on developing children's communication and language skills. Children listen carefully and follow directions. They can focus their attention on activities that they have chosen themselves and those planned by the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a safe and secure environment. She identifies hazards and put effective measures in place to reduce them. Children take part in regular fire drills, so that they know how to respond in the event of an emergency. The childminder encourages children to become independent in managing their own personal needs. Children are also developing their awareness of healthy lifestyles. Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active during daily walks to and from school. They enjoy playtime in the garden and enthusiastically join in singing and dancing games indoors. Children behave well and show that they feel safe and secure in the setting. Children are encouraged to make their own choices. The childminder organises the environment so that they can be independent and help themselves to the resources that they want and need.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies any gaps in learning. She then focuses her teaching on supporting children to make good progress across all areas of learning. Children are more confident in new situations. They can make up their own minds and know that their opinions are valued. Children can concentrate for increasing periods of time. These key skills help children to be ready for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319971 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 855321 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in the Beeston area of Leeds. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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