Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 August 2016 23 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 has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She is knowledgeable about their individual stages of development and uses this information to plan challenging and fun activities for them. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a kind, caring approach and supports children's emotional well- being, helping them to build confidence and self-esteem. Children's behaviour is very good and they demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's independence and self- help skills through everyday play. This helps children become confident, motivated and happy individuals who enjoy learning.  The childminder maintains a safe environment and uses risk assessments effectively to help protect children from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has good relationships with parents, strategies to encourage all parents to share detailed information about their child's ongoing learning at home are not yet fully developed.  Although the childminder reflects on her practice, she has not yet been successful in seeking feedback from parents to help her further identify clear priorities for improvement.  The childminder's professional development plans are not yet targeted precisely enough to achieve and maintain an even higher quality of teaching.

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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

 explore further ways to gather information from parents about their children's experiences at home  involve parents in the self-evaluation process and more successfully identify areas for improvement  build on the already good practice and plan targeted professional development that helps ensure that teaching is of an even higher quality.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector made observations and discussed the outcome of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed the childminder and children in the indoor and outdoor environments.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records and policies and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments and those spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed all actions and recommendations from her last inspection. This shows her positive attitude towards continued improvement. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about the children in her care. The childminder regularly shares good practice with her co- childminder. They work successfully together to maintain the good standard of their provision. Parents provide positive feedback regarding their children's care, learning and experiences with the childminder. The childminder has developed links with the local primary schools to support children's future moves on to other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of the children in her care and a secure understanding of how they learn. This contributes to the good progress children make in relation to their starting points. The childminder helps support children's language and speaking skills effectively. She praises young children as they babble back to her. This helps to raise their self-esteem and supports their communication skills. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. For example, she counts how many pieces of toast children have at snack time. The childminder makes good use of the local community to widen children's experiences and support their learning. For example, they enjoy visits to the library and trips to parks and farms.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. Good settling-in sessions help them to form a strong bond with the childminder. The childminder visits local toddler groups, which helps children to benefit from social situations and builds their confidence in bigger groups. This helps children to be emotionally prepared for their move on to other settings or school in the future. Children learn about healthy eating and good hygiene practice throughout their daily routines. Children have many opportunities to be physically active. They access the childminder's garden and make regular visits to local parks. This helps to support their good health and physical well-being. Children access a range of resources, which is stored appropriately for them to make independent choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They show fascination and remain engaged in activities for a significant period of time. For example, toddlers immerse themselves in sensory painting activities. Children interact well together and share and take turns during their play. They are encouraged to be independent and manage their own personal needs. For example, children wash their own hands before eating and feed themselves at lunchtime. These skills successfully prepare children for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302493 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1044301 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She works with another childminder at a house in Leeds. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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