Childminder 319986

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2016 11 June 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully addressed the action and recommendations that were raised. She has made the most of training and professional development and she now takes account of children's individual learning needs and interests when planning activities.  The childminder offers settling-in sessions for parents and their children. During these visits she gathers good information from parents about children's abilities and their routines at home. The visits also provide time for children to develop a bond with her before they start.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. She exchanges good information with them about children's ongoing development and their next steps in learning.  The childminder establishes a strong and nurturing relationship with children. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively. This helps to build a secure basis

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not provide an environment that promotes children's efforts in their activities and that helps children become deeply motivated and fully engaged.  At times, in her eagerness to support children's play the childminder does not give them enough time to respond to her questions or to express their ideas.

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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

 provide an environment that consistently promotes children's efforts and helps them become deeply motivated and fully engaged in all their activities  provide more opportunities for children to express their thoughts and ideas to extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of suitability.  The inspector took account of the written comments of parents left for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She has a good understanding of the procedures that she must implement to help safeguard children. The premises are secure and safety is given priority. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder maintains strong relationships with other childminders in the local area. This helps her to keep up to date with best practice and new initiatives. The childminder uses self-evaluation to help her to evaluate the service that she provides. Parents' responses to questionnaires demonstrate that she is highly regarded by them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's starting points well and uses this information accurately to plan activities from the start. She observes children as they play and regularly assesses their progress and achievements. She recognises where children are making slower progress and alters her planning to help close these gaps. Children acquire problem-solving skills as they build with shapes and they thoroughly enjoy matching games. Their early literacy skills are developing well as they look at books with the childminder and talk about the pictures. Children spend concentrated effort as they make marks on the paper and describe what they are doing. High priority is placed on developing children's communication and language skills. For example, during children's play the childminder listens attentively and repeats what children say to help them learn how to say the words correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She offers children lots of praise and encouragement and children learn how to behave well and use good manners. They learn to share, demonstrate kindness and develop positive attitudes towards others. Children visit local parks and community groups where they socialise and learn about other people. Children learn about the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and safety. The childminder encourages children to manage tasks for themselves, to promote their independence. They learn how to use a knife under her supervision and they cut up a banana for snack. The childminder helps children to prepare for nursery. She accompanies them on visits to help them get used to the new environment. She shares information about children's development and carries out activities that helps prepare them for when they start.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children make good progress in their learning and development given their starting points. They grow in independence and make choices about their play. Children are keen to learn and show fascination in new activities and resources. They become confident communicators and clearly express their needs. Children develop good physical skills and coordination. They are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319986 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1043992 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in the Guiseley area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Telephone number

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