Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2016 27 August 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 her last inspection, the childminder has reviewed the way she assesses children's ongoing progress. She successfully uses the information gained from her observations to plan for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder regularly asks children questions and engages them in conversations. This helps to promote children's communication and language skills, and encourages them to think.  The childminder is warm and caring towards children. She is considerate of their individual needs. This helps children to feel welcome and emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder helps to raise children's self-esteem and confidence by offering meaningful praise and support. This motivates them to learn and contributes towards children making good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder's home is clean, well-maintained and safe. Children have good relationships with the childminder. They approach her for help when they need it and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The information that is initially requested from parents about children's prior learning is not comprehensive enough to help inform planning right from the start.  Children are not always fully supported to make independent choices about their play and learning.

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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

 obtain more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry and use this information to inform initial assessments and precisely plan from the start  help children make more independent choices about their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of household members, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector engaged in discussions with 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 creates a safe, secure and inviting environment. She is aware of the possible signs that would alert her to children at risk of harm. She knows how to make a referral through the appropriate channels to her local authority. The childminder has made strong links with the local school. This contributes towards preparing children for their future move on to formal education. The childminder is keen to continuously develop her provision to a high standard and she is enthusiastic. She works closely with other childminders in the area and attends training to help maintain her professional development. This demonstrates her good capacity for consistent and continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder provides interesting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of all children. For example, she supports children to complete jigsaws that encourage them to focus well and persevere. The childminder supports older children's early literacy skills as they use different coloured pens to draw and to create colourful pictures. She regularly observes children and assesses their learning abilities. The childminder uses this information to help her identify any gaps in their learning. She completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This is shared with parents so that any additional support is swiftly accessed, if required. This helps to involve parents in their children's learning, ensuring any gaps in learning are quickly closed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder focuses well on helping children to develop their self-care skills. For example, she reminds them to wash their hands thoroughly after going to the toilet and she teaches them to independently dress themselves. This helps to prepare children for the next stage in their learning, including school. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well and children are provided with a wide range of foods and drinks to support this. The childminder takes children to local community groups, where they learn to share and take turns with their friends. This helps children to learn about considering others' needs and effectively helps to develop their social skills. The childminder supports and encourages children's good physical development. For example, she provides many opportunities for energetic play outdoors in the garden and at local parks. The childminder talks to children about road safety when they are out and about in the community. This

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

contributes towards keeping children safe and helps to build on their awareness of safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop positive attitudes towards taking part in learning experiences. They make good progress in their learning and development, and are gaining a good range of skills, in preparation for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395651 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1044082 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Morley, Leeds. She operates term time only from 7.45am to 4.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank 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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