Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 17 September 2015

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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 calm and caring. She develops warm relationships with the children who clearly enjoy the time they spend with her. Children are confident, display high levels of self-esteem and develop a deep sense of belonging. The childminder has worked hard since the last inspection to improve her practice.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents share detailed information about their children's development when they first start to attend. The childminder continues to keep them well informed about their children's learning through daily discussions and the shared use of a daily diary.  The childminder observes children regularly. She produces accurate assessments and summaries of their development. Children's next steps in learning are clearly identified. Activities and experiences are effectively planned to help children gain new skills and knowledge and they make good progress.  Children learn how to behave and develop their confidence in different social situations.

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This provision is good

Older children display kindness and sensitivity towards younger children as they play together.  The childminder effectively supports children to develop their understanding of healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. Children confidently talk about which foods are healthy and which are not. They also demonstrate their understanding of the importance of following good hygiene routines before eating and when visiting the bathroom.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has implemented a self-evaluation process. However, her professional development is not yet targeted on raising her teaching skills to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not always adapt activities for babies to take account of, and fully support, their sensory learning and development.

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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 already good practice by using self-evaluation even more effectively to develop outstanding teaching practice  adapt activities offered to babies to fully support their sensory learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked a selection of documents, including children's records, assessments, suitability checks and training certificates.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training since her last inspection. This has helped her to develop the knowledge and understanding needed to ensure that children are kept safe from harm. The childminder confidently describes the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She knows the procedure to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare, a member of her household or a colleague. The childminder has developed a range of policies to underpin her practice. She regularly monitors children's progress across all areas of learning. Overall, the childminder demonstrates an accurate view of the quality of her service and practice with children. She has addressed all the actions previously set and built on this to make relevant improvements that have a positive effect on children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills very well. For example, she reads stories using good expression which captures children's interest. She encourages children to talk about their ideas and uses a high sing-song voice to engage babies in playful conversations. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's development and works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure these are effectively addressed. Parents comment how their children have made notable progress, particularly in the development of their speech and physical skills. The childminder comments on what children do, which reinforces their confidence and learning. Children are motivated. They persist in the challenges they set themselves until they achieve what they set out to do. The childminder's garden is well organised and provides children with a range of interesting and challenging learning experiences. In

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

addition, the childminder takes children on regular outings to the local park and farm which helps to extend their understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very settled and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. Settling-in arrangements are tailored to meet children's individual needs which helps to promote their emotional well-being. Children learn about how to be a good citizen. The childminder provides a range of experiences that helps them value and learn respect for other people's similarities and differences. Parents speak very highly of the quality of care and learning experiences the childminder provides. They appreciate the guidance she offers them in supporting their children's skills and safety at home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. They are highly motivated in their learning and demonstrate proficient self-help skills and independence. Children display good vocabulary and listening and attention skills. From a young age children learn to recognise letters of the alphabet and skilfully count a wide range of objects. This helps to boost their growing literacy and mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286292 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1029017 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 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Horsforth, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, 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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