Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 2016 20 February 2015

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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 has addressed all recommendations and actions from her previous inspection. This shows a strong desire to continue to improve. She reflects on her practice and takes into account the views of children and parents to help her identify her strengths and areas for future development.  The childminder has established relationships with other professionals and local schools to support children in her care. This helps to prepare children emotionally for when they move on to their next phase in learning.  The childminder is a good role model and gives clear guidance to children about what is acceptable behaviour. She offers meaningful praise throughout children's play, which helps them to feel valued and recognise their own achievements.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses effective teaching techniques and has a good knowledge of children's individual needs.

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This provision is good

 The childminder takes children to various playgroups outside of the home and on a range of outings that complement their learning. This helps to promote children's personal, social and emotional development as they learn to mix with other children and adults.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

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

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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

 help children to make more independent choices about their play  obtain more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self evaluation document, evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her role and responsibilities and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She assesses risks in the environment and implements a range of policies and procedures. This contributes towards her maintaining a safe and secure environment for children. The well-qualified childminder has developed strong relationships with other childminders in the local area. She attends various training courses and shares and discusses best practice to continue developing her knowledge and the outcomes for children. Since her last inspection the childminder has introduced further ways to ensure parents are kept well informed about their children's achievements and progress. This helps to support children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observations of children's play and knowledge of their interests to plan activities and experiences which help to effectively motivate children to learn. For example, while children build towers with blocks the childminder takes the opportunity to extend children's knowledge of mathematics and counts with them. She engages children in early literacy skills and encourages them to look at books. Babies point to pictures and the childminder effectively helps children to build and extend their vocabulary as she identifies different objects throughout the book. Children are well motivated and readily engage in activities. For example, they pretend to cook and make snacks in the role play kitchen area. The childminder interacts well with children and times her interventions effectively as she gets down to their level and plays alongside them. She understands her responsibilities relating to the progress check for children between the ages of two and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

three years. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress in their learning and development. This information is shared with parents so that any additional support is swiftly accessed, if required. This helps to ensure any gaps in learning are quickly closed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children play happily and enthusiastically. Children's well-being, good health and physical development are promoted successfully. The childminder offers children a good range of healthy snacks and meals. This helps to develop their understanding of a healthy diet and lifestyle. The childminder supports children well to develop their own self-care skills. For example, older children confidently wash their hands before snack times and mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs or disability, enjoy learning through play and are progressing well. Children are confident and show strong attachments to the childminder. They interact well together and share and take turns during their play. Children develop a wide range of skills and positive attitudes towards learning and are successfully acquiring the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319939 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1050638 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Yeadon, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides care for children who have special educational needs or disability. She 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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