Childminder 319518

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2016 9 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

 The childminder knows children very well. She successfully bases her activities on children's interests and abilities, identifying and planning for any gaps in children's learning. This helps them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder skilfully promotes children's awareness of mathematical ideas as they play. For example, children count and compare colours, shapes and sizes of objects as they play.  The childminder takes children on regular outings to experience other learning environments. For example, she takes them to the library where they interact with other children, and parks to learn about the world they live in and to develop their physical skills.  The childminder is a good role model and sets clear boundaries for the children's behaviour. Older children have devised house rules to help prepare them for future learning.  The childminder carefully implements her polices and procedures to keep children safe

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This provision is good

from harm. She carries out careful risk assessments of her home to help her effectively minimise any hazards.  Children are confident and develop close relationships with the childminder which effectively helps to promote their emotional well-being and positive self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share sufficient information with other settings children attend to effectively promote the continuity of learning to the highest level.  The process of self-evaluation is not fully embedded to include the views of the children and parents, to identify all strengths and areas to develop.

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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

 enhance links with other settings children attend and develop a more effective two-way flow of information regarding children's learning and development  strengthen self-evaluation systems to include the views of children and parents, to help assess all aspects of practice and identify priorities for future development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  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 checked evidence of the qualifications, training and the childminder's suitability.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form. She also looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  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 has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about their welfare. She keeps her skills and knowledge updated, such as through completing training and sharing ideas for good practice with other childminders and professionals. The childminder has very good relationships with parents and shares information with them regularly through weekly diaries and discussions. She keeps them involved and up to date with their children's learning and development. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to identify what they need to do next and highlight any areas where they might need extra support. She puts strategies in place to close quickly any gaps in children's learning, working closely with parents. Parents indicate that they are very happy with the service provided by the childminder; they refer to her as,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment that supports children's learning and development effectively. She knows the children well and plans activities based around their interests and developmental needs. Children enjoy playing with a wide variety of well-organised resources which the childminder encourages them to access independently. The childminder makes accurate assessments and monitors children's development effectively. She follows the children's lead during play and extends their learning well. She asks questions that extend and develop their learning. Children are confident communicators and enjoy talking to the childminder and describing their actions. For example, they talk about their families and recent trips to music sessions at the library.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully meets children's welfare needs. Children are happy as they play. The childminder teaches children about their local environment. For example, children visit different parks, fire stations and local shops and use the bus. The childminder provides daily outside play activities for children which help to promote their good health. They have many opportunities to practise their developing physical skills with regular walks and using different play equipment. Children understand good hygiene routines. For example, they understand the importance of using soap when they wash their hands after using the toilet. The childminder gently encourages children's self-esteem and children are proud of their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well given their starting points and are acquiring good skills for their future learning. They are confident, active and independent learners. Children develop positive attitudes towards learning. They are developing good communication and language skills, and they concentrate and listen attentively to stories. Older children can write their name and develop good literacy skills as they use initial letter sounds and descriptive words to enhance their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319518 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 855299 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1985 and lives in Burley area of Kirkstall, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except family holidays and for a week at Christmas. 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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