Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 17 July 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 well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. Children make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points.  Children are happy, settled and well cared for. The childminder's nurturing approach enables children to form close attachments to her which supports their emotional well- being.  Children's behaviour is managed well and the childminder offers positive praise. This motivates children and helps them to feel confident in their abilities.  The childminder reflects on her strengths and areas for development. She evaluates her service effectively and encourages parents to share their views through discussions.  Partnerships with parents and others are good. The childminder shares valuable information with them to keep them fully informed about children's progress and the care provided.  Children follow good hygiene practices and they enjoy healthy snacks and meals.

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This provision is good

 The childminder teaches children about differences in society, cultures, traditions and beliefs. For example, children are learning about Vasakhi, the Sikh New Year, through stories, role play and creative work.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully make use of opportunities to build on children's good counting 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

 provide more opportunities for children to count during everyday routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and took account of the views of parents through their written feedback. She also looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about child protection procedures, which helps to promote children's welfare. She is fully aware of her responsibility to contact relevant agencies should she have any concerns. The childminder checks resources and environments regularly to make sure they remain suitable and safe for children. The childminder regularly monitors and evaluates all aspects of her provision. Both parents' and children's views are valued and respected as part of her self-evaluation process. Parents provide information to help the childminder share and learn about children's ongoing achievements at home. She forms strong links with the schools in the area. These partnerships help to promote continuity in children's learning and development. The childminder attends regular training to update her knowledge and skills. For example, she has recently completed specific training to develop her knowledge and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

practice regarding outdoor play and learning in a woodland environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's secure observation processes lead to effective planning for children's individual future learning. The childminder supports children well to express their views confidently and make decisions during the planned activities. For example, they choose what songs and rhymes they want to sing during circle time. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development very well. She competently supports and promotes children's developing use of English and other languages. She gives children time to speak and repeat words to support their emerging language. For example, children enjoy talking about what they are doing, ask and respond to questions, sing songs and listen to stories. Children join in role play and move to action songs and they develop their creativity and imaginations. Children experience a range of activities which help them to become curious learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents report that the childminder has a secure bond with children and they enjoy spending time with her. This contributes to promoting children's confidence and emotional well-being. The childminder provides a safe, homely and welcoming environment for children. Children have space to move around freely and enjoy active play in the garden. The childminder encourages children to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She offers healthy choices of food and reminds children to follow good hygiene routines. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of how to keep safe. One way she does this is by explaining hazards, such as why they need to tidy toys away when they have finished playing with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and they develop skills to help them prepare for the next stage in their education. The childminder helps children to become independent, for example, they learn to feed themselves and choose what they want to play with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368348 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1042349 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 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Roundhay area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early 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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