Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 3 November 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 well-qualified childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning to help to recognise their achievements and identify the next steps in their learning. She ensures that any gaps in children's learning are identified early and appropriate interventions are planned. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder and her assistant act as good role models. They effectively manage children's behaviour and use positive strategies to reinforce appropriate behaviour. Children interact well together as they share and take turns during their play.  A very good range of policies and procedures is implemented effectively to help ensure that children are well protected.  The childminder provides children with a variety of balanced and nutritious meals and snacks. This helps to promote the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle.  The childminder responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The monitoring of the assistant's practice is not sufficiently robust to identify how the high quality of teaching can be further enhanced.  On occasions, young children are not provided with sufficient time to respond to questions in order to develop their thinking 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

 strengthen the monitoring of the teaching practice of the assistant to ensure that it is sharply focused to support children to make the best possible progress  provide more opportunities for young children to respond to questions during daily routines and activities to help develop their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, qualifications and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. She provides verbal and written feedback at the end of each session and regularly communicates with parents via text messages. This helps her to ensure parents are well informed about their children's daily achievements and well-being. The childminder understands the importance of developing relationships with local primary schools to help prepare children for the next stage in their learning. She has regular contact with other childminders in the local area, which enables her to share ideas and discuss best practice. This further supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have attended relevant training and know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about children in their care. Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder has successfully addressed the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

recommendations raised at her previous inspection, which reflects her commitment to continual improvement. She values the input of parents, her assistant and children in her care. This helps to drive up quality, which benefits children and results in a service that is continually improving.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works well with her assistant to provide a variety of interesting and enjoyable activities. This helps to engage and motivate children in their learning. For example, children show high levels of concentration as they make models out of moon sand. The childminder and her assistant use this opportunity to ask a range of questions to encourage children to think and use their imagination during play. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills and introduces them to a range of mathematical language. For example, older children count and discuss colours as they count balls from a ball pit. Children are regularly praised, which helps to raise their confidence and self- esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good settling-in procedures ensure the childminder knows children well and they are supported effectively in their move from home. Children have access to a good range of resources which is easily accessible to enable them to participate in purposeful play. The childminder effectively supports children's physical development and encourages them to explore, investigate and take appropriate risks. For example, children enjoy playing with soft play blocks in the childminder's resourceful garden. The childminder regularly plans special events and days out for children to develop their understanding of the wider community. For example, they explore different festivals and take part in regular outings in the local area, such as visiting the park and nearby woods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children form strong attachments to the childminder and her assistant and are confident during their play and interactions. They enjoy learning through play as they eagerly explore the childminder's resources. Children are independent learners and gain the key skills needed to be prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417105 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 851798 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives Middleton, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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