Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder plans an interesting range of activities for all children. She obtains resources specific to each child's interests and uses them to build on their individual learning. The childminder uses information gathered from her observations to measure children's progress. She plans effective next steps in learning as a result.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn through play. She tells parents about the activities their child takes part in and about the progress they are making. She obtains information from parents about what children know and can do when they start in her care. She uses this information to establish clear starting points for their learning.  Children form secure, happy relationships with the childminder and each other. They thrive in the welcoming environment and the childminder gives high priority to supporting children's well-being.  The childminder is well motivated and evaluates the provision and children's progress.

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This provision is good

She keeps up to date with her professional development to maintain the very good quality of the care and learning she provides for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet achieved highly successful ways to obtain information about children's learning and achievements when they are at home or cared for by other providers.

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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 more successful ways to gather information from parents and other providers about children's experiences and achievements, to build on what they learn elsewhere.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden and assessed the quality of teaching.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed with the childminder the teaching and learning activities provided.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in recent letters and emails.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality provision. She critically reflects on her provision and makes ongoing improvements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates confidently how to protect children from harm and follows well thought out procedures to promote their welfare. Her home is clean and secure and she takes positive steps to minimise risks to children. The childminder monitors children's learning effectively, which helps her to identify any gaps in their development and she provides additional support where necessary. She provides activities to help children be well prepared for their move to pre-school or school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands how to promote learning effectively. She is passionate about her role and teaches with enthusiasm. The childminder provides a very varied selection of interesting activities that encourages learning. For example, children investigate sensory play, which also ignites their imaginations as they make pretend birthday cakes and buns. They use wood shavings, lentils and sticks and the childminder provides additional resources on request. The childminder uses the activity well to promote early mathematical skills, such as comparing size and counting. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is positive and sensitive in her interaction with children. She guides and supports where needed as children make spider webs with a good range of craft materials. Literacy skills are supported effectively. Children enjoy stories and learn to write their names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children feel extremely comfortable in the childminder's care and know that she values what they have to say. They are exceptionally confident and frequently share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder's calm and enthusiastic manner has a very positive effect on children's exemplary behaviour and attitudes. Children routinely try to do things for themselves and show great success in their self-care. For example, they put on their coats and shoes in readiness for outdoor play. Children have superb opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They follow excellent hygiene procedures and develop a very positive awareness of healthy eating. Children help to chop up the vegetables for their lunch. They know that these are grown on a local allotment and are good for them. Children learn how to keep themselves safe within the home and on outings. Children go on interesting visits in the community, which enable them to mix with other children and

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from the start and develop skills that prepare them well for the move to school. They are motivated and interested in learning, and eagerly participate in activities and conversations. Children show good concentration skills, have excellent self-belief in their independence, communicate confidently and take pride in their own achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481943 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 991501 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 the Robin Hood area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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