Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2016 21 February 2011

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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

 Children demonstrate good imaginative skills. They have freedom to access resources and are encouraged to make their own play choices. Children are motivated to learn and they communicate their ideas well.  The qualified and experienced childminder understands how children learn. She makes the most of opportunities to extend children's learning through positive interactions. The childminder's quality of teaching is consistently good.  Children have good support to develop literacy and mathematical skills. They recognise significant letters and numbers and are keen to practise forming these. Children focus for long periods of time and are proud of their developing abilities.  The childminder uses meaningful praise and encouragement to promote children's positive behaviour. Her home is welcoming and stimulating. Children are confident and demonstrate good levels of self-esteem and they behave well.

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This provision is good

 The childminder monitors and evaluates her provision well. She identifies clear targets for continuous improvement and gathers feedback from parents and children. She acts upon the feedback that she is given. Parents' feedback is very positive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise opportunities for parents to share what they know about their children's learning at home.  Information sharing between the settings children attend is not fully effective in supporting continuity in their learning experiences.

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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

 maximise the opportunities to gather information from parents about their children's development at home  build on the partnerships with other early years settings, so that information about children's learning is exchanged regularly and secures continuity of experiences.

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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 had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She also took account of the views of parents through their written feedback.  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 self-evaluation form and a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at 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 fully understands the local safeguarding procedures to follow if she had any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She completes risk assessments for the premises and outings to ensure the environment is safe for children to learn and explore. The childminder maintains her training and stays abreast of local and national strategies. She implements her knowledge and skills into her practice. She has a good understanding of how to monitor children's progress and identifies their next steps in learning. The qualified childminder uses her knowledge well to plan a wide range of stimulating activities to promote children's development in all areas of learning. She shares children's files with parents so they are informed about their children's learning. Parents are complimentary about the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children to find out what they know and can do, and she plans for their future learning. Children are enthused and highly involved in the activities they choose. They show willingness to try new activities and develop new skills. Children are fascinated as they explore how colours change when they add another colour. This helps to inspire their creative development. Children use numbers, colours and shapes throughout their play, and the childminder reinforces and extends their mathematical thinking and language. They learn to identify numbers well. Children experiment with size and measure and they explore what fits in different sized spaces. Their early writing skills are promoted well. The childminder helps children form letters and numbers correctly. This enables children to make connections in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time in the setting and have developed strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate they are settled and happy in her care. Children are polite, show good manners and are well behaved. The childminder is a good role model. Children show that they relaxed in her care. They freely and independently organise play from the wide range of toys and resources that are available to them. Children are confident and enthusiastic learners. The childminder helps to promote healthy lifestyles. Nutritious, home-cooked meals are provided each day. Children have access to regular active, outdoor experiences across all areas of learning. They manage their own personal needs relative to their age and ability. Their physical well-being is supported well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children are keen to display their knowledge of number and their literacy skills within activities and their play. This shows they are successful learners and confident individuals. Children's communication and language skills are effectively promoted. They develop secure trusting relationships, select their choice of play and request their preferences, showing their independence. Children communicate their ideas well and speak and listen in a range of situations. They are supported to gain the key skills needed in readiness for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276959 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 860951 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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