Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has high expectations of all children and plans challenging activities, contributing to the good progress they make in their learning.  The childminder provides a wide range of high-quality resources for children to choose from. This helps develop children's independence.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. This supports children's emotional well-being very effectively and helps them form secure attachments.  Children develop good self-help skills and confidence because the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves. She sets realistic boundaries and expectations, positively promoting children's cooperation and good behaviour.  The childminder has established links with other professionals and shares information about children's progress with them, for example, health visitors.  The childminder is ambitious and in pursuit of excellence in all areas of her provision.

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This provision is good

She actively seeks out professional development opportunities and is committed to continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to gather detailed information about children's development when they start at the setting.  Children do not have enough opportunities to investigate features of the natural environment.

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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

 make even better use of opportunities for gathering information about children on entry to the setting and plan challenging activities from the outset  provide more opportunities for children to investigate the natural environment.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and children's learning records.  The inspector read the messages from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of the process to report a concern about a child's welfare. She places a strong emphasis on children's safety and takes appropriate steps to reduce hazards in her home. The childminder is highly committed to professional development. She seeks out training opportunities to extend her knowledge of specific areas of learning, such as speech and language development. The childminder plans a wide range of stimulating and meaningful experiences for children, helping them to make good progress in their learning. She keeps a close check on how well children are doing in their learning and shares this information with parents and professionals. Any gaps in learning are identified and appropriate action is taken to ensure that children are supported to make the best level of progress. Parents comment positively about the quality of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of activities and resources to promote children's learning and development across all areas. She places a good focus on developing the skills that children will need to support their future learning and progress. For example, she skilfully develops children's communication and language, using recognised language signs and gestures during song time. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts during children's play, for example, they compare the different sizes of bubbles and count them as they float to the sky. The childminder observes children and uses assessments well to plan for their next steps in learning. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about how to support their child's learning at home. Parents are actively encouraged to make contributions to learning records. This supports children's learning in the setting and at

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a very positive relationship with the childminder and form close attachments. The childminder listens carefully to what children say and values their contributions. This supports children's emotional well-being very effectively. The childminder implements care routines effectively and places a strong emphasis on teaching children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She provides a range of healthy snacks for children to choose from and nutritious, well-balanced meals. The childminder's outdoor area provides a good range of equipment for children, helping develop children's physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time in the setting. Babies explore their surroundings and make independent choices in their play. Young children develop their critical-thinking skills, for example, they consider why some objects will fit through a tube but not others. Children are developing good social skills. They take turns and use good manners. Children make good progress in their learning from their staring points and are well prepared for the next stage in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479095 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 981015 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Crossgates area of Leeds. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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