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 responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort. This helps children to gain a sense of belonging. Children show they feel safe and secure with the childminder through their play and interactions.  The childminder encourages children to share, be kind and use their manners. He acts as a good role model and effectively manages children's behaviour.  The childminder observes and monitors children's learning to help him establish whether they are reaching their expected age and stage of development. Children make good progress.  Policies and procedures are effectively implemented, which helps the childminder to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for parents to share what they know about their children's ongoing learning at home.  The childminder has not yet successfully found ways to engage parents consistently in his self-evaluation, in order to help identify further areas for improvement.  The childminder's approach to his professional development is not focused enough to support him to achieve exceptional teaching practice.

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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

 enhance strategies to gather information from parents about what they know their children can do at home on an ongoing basis  explore more ways to incorporate the views of parents into the self-evaluation of the setting that helps improve the quality of the provision even further  focus more precisely on a highly focused programme of professional development that helps teaching skills continue to improve.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation form and evidence of the suitability of adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written feedback and those spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendation and actions from his previous inspection. For example, he has developed further his open-ended questioning skills. This reflects his commitment to continual improvement. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of his role and responsibility to safeguard and promote children's welfare. Daily safety checks are completed to minimise hazards in the environment. This helps to protect them from harm. The childminder shares his high-quality practice with his co-childminder. They work effectively together to ensure the good standards of their provision are maintained. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and they are happy with the care and teaching that he provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's stages of development and plans ways to help them make good progress. He provides toys and resources that he knows interest them. For example, children enjoy playing with balls. The childminder uses this interest to support children's turn taking skills. They are motivated to learn and develop their skills as they play. The childminder promotes early mathematical skills well. For example, children enjoy counting the number of steps as they climb to the top of the slide. Children's language skills are supported effectively. For example, the childminder talks to children, providing new vocabulary and repeating what they say. The childminder provides children with opportunities to take part in activities that develop their confidence to approach new experiences positively. For example, he takes them to different places of interests, such as urban farms, the seaside and libraries.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

A good range of resources is accessible to children, which means they can make choices about their play. Children are happy and settle easily because they have good levels of support. Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder. This increases their levels of confidence and boosts their self-esteem. The childminder supports children to develop their self-help skills well. For example, they are encouraged to brush their own teeth and wash their hands before mealtimes. Children enjoy healthy foods and have regular opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. The childminder actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. This helps children learn about each other, the wider community and the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning and their move on to school. Children develop a positive attitude and are motivated to learn. They remain engaged in activities for a significant period of time. Children learn to share and take turns, playing with the resources. They develop their small-muscle skills, for example, as they carefully scoop up paint and put it on their paper. Children are physically active and quickly refine their skills in kicking a ball and climbing up steps.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399279 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1044304 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 2009. He 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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