Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 1 December 2015

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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 has made rapid improvements since her last inspection. She has worked effectively with the local authority to develop her understanding of the early years foundation stage. In addition, she has undertaken research and training to extend her skills further.  Children are confident to make choices about their play and settle quickly in their chosen learning activities. They develop close relationships with the childminder which effectively helps to promote their emotional well-being and positive self-esteem.  The childminder is a good role model and sets clear boundaries for children's behaviour. This helps to prepare children well for their future learning.  The childminder has effective systems in place to observe and assess children. She knows the children well, monitors their progress effectively and keeps parents up to date with their progress. In addition, she completes the progress check between the

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This provision is good

age of two and three years and shares activities to support learning at home.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. Children learn good care practices and the importance of a healthy diet and take part in exercise and physical activities in the fresh air.  The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to improve the quality of her setting. She ensures that the views of children and parents are considered in full.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support opportunities for children, who prefer to learn outside, to be motivated and engaged in their play.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills relating to numbers and counting as they play.

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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 the opportunities in the outdoor environment to motivate and interest children who prefer to learn outside  provide more opportunities for children to use numbers and counting during their play.

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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 planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.  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 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to recognise and manage any concerns that may arise about children's welfare, including the procedures to follow. The childminder has worked hard since her last inspection to address all the actions set. She has updated her knowledge of the early years foundation stage by attending training courses and practice reflects current legislation and guidance. The childminder communicates well with parents about the individual needs of children. For example, they have daily discussions about what their children can do and what help they need to progress towards their next steps in learning. This shared approach helps to ensure children receive consistent care and learning experiences. The childminder carefully considers the ages of children being cared for when completing risk assessments to help keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's setting. Overall, the childminder follows children's interests, providing enjoyable and stimulating play experiences that promote their active learning. For example, children have fun using the various resources, indoors and outdoors, to help develop their early writing skills. The good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play activities provide children with a good level of challenge. For instance, children lead their own play as they explore outside, for example, by choosing a range of different sized balls. The childminder encourages the children to roll the ball down the slide and extends their learning. Children giggle with excitement when the ball rolls over the grass. The childminder acknowledges the children's achievements, which helps boost their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder also promotes babies' exploratory skills well. For example, she provides them with a range of sensory toys to help them

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

experience different textures and materials. They are delighted as they feel fluffy pompoms and rustle silver foil.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children well and successfully meets their individual needs. Children are happy and content in the welcoming environment. The childminder makes good use of opportunities in the wider community to help children develop good social skills. For instance, they regularly attend group activities with the childminder, where they learn to socialise and interact with others. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. For example, she provides children with healthy foods and regular opportunities for physical outdoor exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and make good progress in their development. They are confident and make their own choices in their play. They gain many important skills to help prepare them well for their future learning. For example, children demonstrate high levels of concentration as they complete complex puzzles. Babies develop good physical skills, for example, as they learn to stand and move around. Overall, children gain the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319987 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1034019 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Yeadon, near Leeds. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, during term time only.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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