Childminder 319714

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2016 9 November 2010

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans an interesting variety of activities which follows children's interests and fascinations.  Children are very happy in the setting and enjoy choosing from the wide range of resources available. This helps children develop an enjoyment of learning.  The childminder provides a warm and caring environment where children are respected and valued. This supports children's emotional well-being and helps them form secure attachments.  Children develop good self-help skills and confidence because the childminder encourages them to manage their own personal needs. She sets realistic boundaries and expectations that positively promote children's cooperation and good behaviour.  The childminder has established links with other professionals, such as health visitors and school teachers, and shares information about children's progress with them.  The childminder is highly committed to providing high-quality care and education. She

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This provision is good

actively seeks the views of parents and professionals, such as the local authority early years consultant, to help continuously improve her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's observations and assessments of children's learning are not always sharply focused enough to show where children are exceeding expected levels of development.  Occasionally, planned activities are not challenging enough for older children.

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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

 sharpen the focus of observations and assessments to identify where children are exceeding expected levels of development  deepen understanding of how older children learn and develop, and plan even more challenging activities to fully maximise their learning.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and children's learning records.  The inspector read the messages from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding training and keeps abreast of developments. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's safety. For example, she carries out regular risk assessments for outings and takes appropriate steps to minimise hazards. She works closely with her local childminding network and has built strong links with the local children's centres. The childminder reviews the quality of her provision and takes account of the views of parents and children. Therefore, she is committed to continuously improving the quality of her provision. She keeps a close check on how well children are doing in their learning and shares this assessment information with parents. Any gaps in learning are identified and quickly reduced.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of activities, both in her setting and in the wider community which supports children's learning and development. For example, she takes children on short train journeys to neighbouring cities, helping to develop their understanding of the world. The childminder places a good focus on developing children's language skills. For example, older children enjoy sharing books with the childminder and she discusses new words, such as cross winds. The childminder effectively introduces young children to mathematical concepts. For example, they look at patterns made during creative activities. The childminder observes children and plans activities to meet their interests. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about how to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating, homely environment. Parents comment that the childminder has a very caring nature and her relationship with children is relaxed and comfortable. She works closely with parents, helping to provide continuity of care for children in the setting and at home. Children of all ages are very polite and have excellent social skills. Children's behaviour is very good. For example, older children are patient with younger children and involve them in to their play. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. For example, children are provided with a menu of nutritious and well balanced home-cooked meals. A good range of resources in the outdoor area supports children's physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and motivated learners. They explore their surroundings and make independent choices in their play. For example, young children hide cars under a rug and excitedly ask the inspector to guess where they have gone. Older children develop their thinking skills as they work out how to piece jigsaw puzzles together and concentrate for extended periods of time. Children make good progress in their learning from their staring points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319714 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 855310 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in the Crossgates area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded 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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