Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2016 22 November 2012

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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 made a great deal of progress since the last inspection. She has been supported well by her local authority advisor. This has helped to develop her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The quality of teaching is now consistently good.  The childminder promotes children's language development extremely well. She talks with children as they play, commentating on what they are doing. She listens carefully to what they are saying so she can fully develop their learning and extend their ideas.  Children enjoy close, caring relationships with the childminder who provides an environment that meets their needs and interests. They are involved in making decisions during their play and activities as the childminder promotes their independence and choice.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder collects a good range of

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This provision is good

information about children's learning and development when they start in the setting. This two-way flow of information continues through daily discussions and sharing observations. The childminder also regularly shares assessments of the progress children are making.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not carefully plan focused professional development activities to ensure that the quality of teaching develops to the highest level.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's early reading skills.

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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

 implement a focused plan for professional development activities to ensure that the quality of teaching develops to the highest level  make the most of opportunities to further develop children's early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation form and children's development files.  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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises potential signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the local safeguarding board procedure to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She keeps up to date through regular meetings with fellow childminders and through her research in areas she is interested in. Support from the local authority advisor has helped the childminder to learn more about how children learn and develop. Self-evaluation has helped her to reflect on her practice. She can identify the progress that she has made and how this has positively impacted on the outcomes for children. The childminder can identify aspects of children's learning and development that she wants to find out more about, but does not yet have a focused plan in place to achieve this.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has worked hard to improve the quality of her teaching. She uses her observations to develop children's play and to give her ideas for planned activities. She uses an effective system to monitor children's progress towards the early learning goals. She can see how well children are doing and if there are any areas where development is slower than others. She plans a wide range of challenging and enjoyable experiences and activities that meets children's needs. Young children experience enjoyment from being creative with dough. The childminder plays alongside them and models mathematical language that is relevant to their play. For example, she asks how many pieces are left and introduces new words, such as edge and corner. Children also develop their expressive art and design skills as they use materials to create props that support role play. The childminder gives children plenty of time to think about the questions that she

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

asks and listens carefully to their answers. This helps to develop their self-esteem and confidence, and prepares them well for the next stage in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a very positive attitude. She manages children's behaviour extremely well in a calm and consistent manner. This promotes children's sense of well-being and helps them to feel safe and secure in the setting. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden. They take a lead role in organising the environment. Children are encouraged to be independent. The childminder supports their efforts to do things by themselves and gives them prompts that enable them to succeed. She regularly completes checks to ensure that the environment, resources and activities are safe for children. Children join in with good hygiene routines as they help to wipe down surfaces before they are used. They also know and understand that equipment and tools have to be used safely and they actively follow safe practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are confident, well motivated and extremely keen to learn. They enjoy and make the most of the good quality play and activities that the childminder provides. Children develop the skills they need for their next stages in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320293 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1037029 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am 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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