Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2016 11 July 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 evaluates her provision effectively and has successfully addressed the action and recommendations raised at her previous inspection. She values the input of parents and children when identifying areas for development. This helps her to improve the care and education she provides for children and reflects her commitment to continual improvement.  The childminder involves children in making decisions about their play. She provides activities that help promote their imagination and motivation, helping them to progress well in their learning and development.  Children are happy in this homely environment. They build close relationships with the childminder and her family.  Children learn to share and take turns and they demonstrate high levels of confidence. The childminder is a good role model and gives clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored a wide enough range of methods to help support parents to extend their children's learning at home.  The childminder has not considered further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development.

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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

 extend the information provided to parents and carers to support them in guiding their children's learning at home  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 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 took into account the written views of parents.  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, planning documentation and a range of other records, including policies and procedures, evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.  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 fully understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder has clear policies and procedures that underpin the effective running of her service. She has developed close relationships with other childminders in the local area, helping her to discuss and share good practice. The childminder recognises the importance of working with local agencies and other professionals when children need extra support to meet their needs. She has made strong links with the local school, helping to prepare children well for their future move on to formal education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's ongoing development. She monitors their progress well and ensures that any gaps in their learning are closed. This includes completing the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder consistently praises children for their efforts as she encourages them to learn new skills. For example, young children learn how to walk with support from the childminder. The childminder interacts well with children and extends their ideas. For example, while exploring shaving foam, the childminder effectively helps children to build and extend their vocabulary. She speaks clearly and slowly, introducing new words and repeating words back to children. Young children make babbling sounds in response.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from regular fresh air and physical exercise. The childminder takes children out into the community regularly and teaches them about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. This helps support them to develop their social skills and gain an awareness of different ways of life. Children learn about what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. For example, the childminder provides them with fresh fruit or toast at snack times and encourages parents to pack healthy food for their children's lunches. Effective settling-in practices are in place. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents to ensure that the child's individual needs are well known prior to them starting. This helps to support children's emotional well-being. The childminder provides a stimulating, warm and welcoming environment. Children are happy and confident as they move around the setting, accessing resources that interest them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

For example, young children happily transport objects from one area to another.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are happy, confident and enthusiastic learners who are curious about new experiences. All children acquire the skills they need for future learning, helping prepare them for the move on to nursery and school. Children develop their mathematical skills. They count and talk about colours and size in their everyday play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390090 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1044273 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Churwell, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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