Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 7 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 interacts well with the children as she plays alongside them and allows them to take the lead. This helps to support children's motivation to learn.  The childminder has a relaxed nature and offers a welcoming and homely environment. Children demonstrate in their play that they are happy and feel safe.  The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self- care skills. This helps children to be well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.  Children's behaviour is good. Their good manners and kindness towards each other are particularly well supported by the childminder. She encourages children to share, take turns and to say please and thank you.  The childminder regularly assesses risks and implements a good range of policies and procedures to help keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully focus observations and assessments sharply enough to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder does not ask parents for a wide enough range of information about children's existing skills and knowledge when they first start.  The childminder has not considered further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development, to help improve her teaching skills.

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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

 consider ways to maximise the use of observations and assessments so that planning for children's next steps in learning is even more sharply focused  seek more detailed information from parents about children's learning and abilities when they first begin to attend  make the most of professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional standard.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for the children and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation and a range of other records, including policies and procedures, qualifications and suitability of household members.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities which helps her to ensure children's welfare is protected and they are kept safe. Overall, the childminder regularly evaluates her practice well and the recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed. For example, she has established good partnerships with other settings that children attend. The childminder shares relevant information which helps to support children's continuity in learning. This reflects her commitment to continual improvement. The childminder has very good links with the local school and she takes children to events they hold to help prepare them for starting school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She asks questions, initiates discussion and repeats key words, which help provide good support for children's developing communication skills. Children develop good mathematical skills. For example, while manipulating play dough children talk about various shapes and discuss size and colour and older children count with confidence. Children make marks in the dough using various vehicles which helps to develop their early literacy and creative skills. They develop their skills for making marks further, for example, they use fluorescent pens to make marks inside a dark tent. The childminder has a good understanding of partnership working with parents. She shares daily diaries and gives parents regular feedback about their child's day. This helps them to support their child's learning at home. Parents' testimonies are very positive about the care provided.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's individual care needs are met well. The childminder responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort. She offers meaningful praise throughout children's play which helps them to feel valued and recognise their own achievements. Children's well-being, health and physical development are promoted successfully. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals together and regularly take part in trips to local playgroups and parks. This contributes towards their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder helps children develop a respectful awareness of diversity. For example, she provides them with opportunities to learn about festivals celebrated around the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making expected progress. They form close relationships with the caring childminder and their peers. Children are confident to explore their surroundings and access toys and equipment to support and extend their play. This helps to motivate them to try new experiences and develop curiosity during activities. These skills successfully prepare children for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411696 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1044418 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Wetherby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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