Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 1 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 has established close relationships with the children. She makes effective use of observation and assessment to plan for each child's individual learning needs. The childminder tracks and monitors the progress that children make. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning and swiftly provide the support they need.  The childminder is an excellent role model and children behave well. She is supportive and kind to children and she regularly praises children for their achievements. This contributes towards them having confidence and high self-esteem.  The childminder has developed a close and trusting partnership with parents. There is a good two-way flow of information each day. This helps the childminder to keep parents well informed about their child's care, well-being and achievements.  The childminder is well qualified and experienced in caring for children. The quality of

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This provision is good

teaching enhances children's knowledge and children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder gathers a wide range of information from the parents and spends time getting to know their children. This supports children's emotional security effectively from the start.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully implemented an effective programme of professional development.  The childminder has not developed effective partnerships with all other settings that children attend. Information to promote continuity in children's learning and development is not shared.

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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

 establish an effective and ongoing programme of professional development to strengthen the quality of teaching even further  build on the links with all other settings that children attend and share information to provide continuity in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at policies and procedures, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation. She checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults living in the home.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation, and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding children, and is able to respond with confidence and knowledge to child protection concerns. The childminder assesses risks to help her maintain a safe and secure environment for children, both inside and outside the home. This contributes towards children being well protected from harm. The childminder's self- evaluation is effective and helps her to plan for improvement. Positive, written feedback from parents demonstrates that they are highly satisfied with the level of care and service that the childminder provides. The childminder holds a childcare qualification and uses her knowledge well to meet the needs of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. Toddlers babble as they play, using a mixture of gestures and single words to make their wishes known. The childminder repeats what children say, reinforcing the correct pronunciation of words and introducing new vocabulary. Children engage in a good range of activities that promotes their early literacy skills. For example, young children make marks with paint. The childminder introduces children to simple mathematical concepts by counting with them as they play. She uses her good knowledge of children's interests and learning needs to extend their skills further. For example, she provides them with scissors to help develop their fine manipulative skills and concentration.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners as they explore the wide range of resources independently. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns, and she supervises them well as they play. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active. For example, children excitedly explore the snow in the childminder's garden. The childminder supports children well to gain independence. For example, when going outside even the youngest children are able to find and put on their wellington boots. While exploring the garden, the childminder supports children to become aware of their own safety so that they can learn to take risks safely. She promotes healthy lifestyles well through the provision of a good range of healthy foods and drinks. Children are involved in buying what they would like to eat in order to help develop their understanding of healthy options. The childminder takes children to groups outside of the home. This

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

contributes towards children developing good social skills. Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities, discussions and resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They become confident, independent learners and develop good social skills. Children form strong attachments to the childminder and learn how to play cooperatively with other children. They are capable communicators who confidently share their ideas and learn to listen well to the views of others. Children enjoy learning and are well prepared with the skills they need for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345714 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 849396 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 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Roundhay, Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 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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Telephone number

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