Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2016 29 March 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 closely monitors what children know and can do, in order to plan for their next steps in learning and to incorporate their interests. Parents are well informed about this and are actively encouraged to support their children's development at home.  Children are happy and settled. They have built secure attachments with the childminder. This helps to foster children's emotional well-being.  The childminder evaluates the service that she provides alongside the children and their parents. She identifies the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.  The childminder provides a child-centred environment in which all children thrive. She ensures resources are where children can easily reach them. They can select these according to their interests and further develop their independence. Children make good progress.  The childminder proactively seeks opportunities to work with other providers. This has

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This provision is good

a very positive impact on the continuity of care children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed a focused programme of professional development to extend her knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching.

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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

 extend the system for professional development that enhances good practice and fully supports children to reach the very highest levels of achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and care routines inside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies, documentation, children's records and evidence of suitability checks for all household members.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and how she involves parents and children in this process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to promoting a high-quality provision for children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements effective safety and security procedures to ensure that children are protected from harm. She reviews the provision in order to improve. The childminder gathers parents' comments verbally and through written feedback. Parents comment that they are pleased with how happy and settled their children are in the childminder's care. Children's learning is enhanced by a constant, two-way flow of information sharing between the childminder and parents. The childminder knows children well and she is skilled in supporting their next steps in learning. This includes preparing them for nursery and school when the time comes. The childminder keeps up to date with essential training, such as first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts purposefully with them to support their learning and help them to make good progress. Children are active learners and initiate many activities themselves, which are skilfully supported by the childminder. High priority is placed on developing children's communication and language skills. The childminder uses a wide range of strategies to effectively promote and extend children's language. Children demonstrate good communication and mathematical skills. For example, they confidently describe the size of objects they cut and create out of dough during planned activities. Children also compare the size of objects that they are playing with during self-directed play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children are clearly happy in the childminder's care and enjoy spending time with her. The childminder teaches children to take care of themselves through daily routines and explanations. This helps them to develop good levels of independence in readiness for nursery and school. Children behave well and are given frequent praise, which fosters their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop good physical skills while engaging in outdoor activities in the local area and on outings. Children develop a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle. The childminder offers them healthy meals and snacks that meet their nutritional needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are encouraged to become independent learners during their play and daily routines. They are motivated and have a positive attitude to learning. Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses assessment effectively, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349544 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1042354 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Thorpe, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.40am to 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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