Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 places a good emphasis on supporting children in developing their language and communication skills. She introduces new vocabulary and uses questioning techniques skilfully to encourage children to respond and to think critically.  The childminder carefully monitors children's progress to help to identify any gaps in their learning. Children's next steps are planned for which help them to make good progress.  Children are self-assured and happy. They develop strong affectionate bonds with the childminder, who is kind and responsive to their needs. Her good practice helps to provide children with the emotional security required to explore and learn successfully.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to help to identify her strengths and areas for development. She undertakes training and further qualifications to develop her knowledge and skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The system for sharing information with other providers is not yet fully in place.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to experiment and explore different materials as they develop their creativity.

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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

 build on the partnerships with other settings that children attend  provide more opportunities for children to experiment and explore different materials.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including evidence of Disclosure and Barring Service checks for the childminder and adults within the household. The inspector also looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including the safeguarding and children's learning records.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of written views from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a detailed policy to follow should any concerns arise about a child's welfare. The qualified childminder regularly attends childminding groups to share ideas and practice to help improve the quality of the service she provides. The views of parents and children are also included in the self-evaluation process. The childminder regularly evaluates children's assessments of learning. She identifies gaps and provides targeted support to ensure children continue to make good progress. The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents. Feedback received from parents shows how happy they are with the quality of care and learning opportunities their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming child-centred environment where children are confident and can easily access the good selection of resources. She places emphasis on teaching children to develop their language and communication skills. Children sit with the childminder and enjoy looking at the books together. They then move on to drawing and colouring. Young children confidently name all of the colours of the crayons. The childminder asks good questions encouraging children to think about what they are drawing. The childminder observes children and produces accurate summaries of their progress. She clearly identifies children's next steps in their learning. The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. She finds out about how and what they learn at home through regular text messages and videos from them. This enables her to monitor children's progress and plan around their current interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and provides children with lots of praise. She supports children's physical health well, by providing well-balanced meals and lots of opportunities to exercise. She works closely with parents to find out about children's care needs, in order to reflect routines at home. Children competently help to prepare snacks and lunch. This helps them to gain self-help skills and promotes their independence and prepares them for the move to nursery and school. Children have a clear understanding of the rules of her setting and how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and motivated learners. They explore their surroundings and make independent choices in their play. For example, children select a book and use their imagination as they read it to their dolls. Children learn to share, take turns, look after resources and cooperate with each other. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472395 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 986118 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates term time only 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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