Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 6 November 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 has addressed all recommendations and actions from her previous inspection and shows a strong desire to continue to improve. She uses effective teaching techniques and has a good knowledge of children's individual needs.  Tracking and monitoring of children's development is accurate and the childminder ensures that any gaps in children's learning are identified early and appropriate interventions are planned.  The childminder is a good role model and gives clear guidance to children about what is acceptable behaviour. She offers meaningful praise throughout children's play, which helps them to feel valued and recognise their own achievements.  Partnerships with parents are good. This makes a strong contribution to meeting children's needs.  The childminder asks a good range of questions to support children's critical-thinking skills and imagination as they play. Children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed effective partnerships with all other settings that children attend.  The childminder has not yet fully implemented an ambitious training programme to enhance the good quality care and learning provided, so that children make the best possible progress.  There are not enough learning opportunities readily available to support children's developing understanding and enjoyment of information and communication technology.

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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 links with all other settings that children attend and share information to provide continuity in children's learning  undertake professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional standard  provide more opportunities for children to learn about information and communication technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has reflected on her practice and taken into account the views of children and parents to help her identify her strengths and areas for future development. She has developed strong relationships with other childminders in the local area. This helps her to share good practice and develop her provision further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her role and responsibilities and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child. She assesses risks in the environment and implements a range of policies and procedures to help her maintain a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder has established good links with the local school, which helps to prepare children emotionally for when they move on to their next phase in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated and enthusiastic early learners. The well-qualified childminder uses observations of children and knowledge of their interests to plan activities and experiences, which help to effectively support their good progress. For example, while manipulating play dough the childminder takes the opportunity to extend older children's knowledge of mathematics as they count and discuss size, shape and measure. She engages children in early literacy skills and encourages them to look at books. The childminder communicates and shares information regularly regarding children's achievements and assessments with parents. This supports them to be involved in their children's learning at home. The childminder gathers information from parents when children start and uses this information to help her to plan appropriate activities from the start. The childminder understands her responsibilities relating to the progress check for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children between the ages of two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely and stimulating learning environment that contributes towards meeting children's individual needs. The good level of care shown by the childminder helps to nurture children's enjoyment of learning through play effectively. Children's well-being, good health and physical development are promoted successfully. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals. The childminder takes children to various play groups outside of the home and on a range of outings that complement their learning. This helps to promote children's personal, social and emotional development as they learn to mix with other children and adults. 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 form strong attachments to the childminder. They develop good communication and language skills and are confident during their play and interactions with the childminder. Children enjoy learning through play, as they eagerly explore the childminder's resources. Children are confident and independent learners and gain the key skills needed to be prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320517 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1032589 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Armley, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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