Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2016 20 January 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 manages children's behaviour exceptionally well. She has a warm and calm manner and treats children with kindness and respect. The childminder acts as a positive role model for children and regularly praises them. This helps to raise their self- esteem and confidence.  The childminder understands how children learn. She undertakes observations which she uses effectively to assess where children are in their development.  Children are very settled and happy in the childminder's care. She knows them well and provides a very friendly and caring environment. This effectively promotes children's emotional well-being.  Children independently make their own choice of resources to explore as they move around the childminder's home. This helps children to gain confidence to try new things and develop their own learning further.  The childminder maintains a safe environment and uses risk assessments effectively to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly share information about children's progress with the other settings they attend.  The childminder does not gather enough opinions from parents and children to help identify further priorities for improvement.

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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

 develop systems to share information about children's progress on a regular basis with the other settings they attend  build on self-evaluation procedures and seek and use the views of parents and children that help identify further areas for development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 action plans and evidence of the suitability of adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has successfully addressed the areas for development identified at the last inspection. For example, observations and assessments are used effectively to plan for each child's next steps. The childminder has a commitment to professional development. She attends training and uses the knowledge that she gains to develop her practice further. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection procedures and recognises the possible signs that children may be at risk of harm. The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She tells them about their child's daily progress to keep them well informed. This enables parents to support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder competently uses play-based activities to teach children key skills that prepare them well for future learning. She introduces mathematical concepts within children's play. For example, she regularly counts and discusses size with them during activities. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She models conversational skills and provides time for children to respond to her questions. The childminder repeats what children say, reinforcing the correct pronunciation of words and introducing new vocabulary. Children engage in imaginative play based on first-hand experiences. They play with role play resources and confidently pretend to prepare food and drinks. The childminder skilfully plays alongside them to extend and enhance their learning. She makes regular assessments of children's development and completes the progress check when they are aged between two and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

three years. All children are making good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles successfully. She encourages healthy eating and good personal hygiene. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and physical activities. The childminder visits local toddler groups which help children to benefit from social situations and builds their confidence in bigger groups. This also helps children to be emotionally prepared for their move on to other settings or school in the future. The childminder makes good use of outings and visits to help extend children's learning experiences. For example, children learn about people and communities, the world around them and the natural environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are making good progress. Children's small-muscle movements and coordination skills are supported well. For example, they competently use the brush to sweep the floor after snack time. Children learn to behave well, share and take turns. They develop an early awareness of written words and pictures and they share stories. Their communication skills are developing quickly. Children play well together and build good friendships. They have good foundations for the next stage in their learning and, ultimately, their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470944 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1044822 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Bramley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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