Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 16 June 2016

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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 made the necessary improvements since the last inspection. She now uses self-evaluation successfully to review and improve her practice. She has implemented systems to obtain feedback from parents and children and uses this to plan pertinent developments.  The childminder has created a homely and nurturing environment. She is supportive, patient and caring. Children have developed strong bonds with the childminder and invite her to join in their play.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on promoting children's language and communication skills. She helps children to hear and say initial letter sounds and encourages them to repeat words back to her. This helps children to pronounce words correctly. All children make good progress.  The childminder expertly supports children to identify solutions to problems and overcome challenges independently. She sensitively guides them through logical steps

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This provision is good

to help them to establish what the problem is and how it can be rectified.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to use mathematical language and help children to develop their counting skills further.  The childminder does not exchange enough information with other settings that children attend, in order to fully complement their learning.  The childminder does not follow an astute programme of professional development to raise her teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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

 focus teaching skills more precisely on helping children to use mathematical language and count in their play  strengthen links with other settings that children attend and share more detailed information to support their ongoing learning  engage in further professional development activities and focus more precisely on improving teaching skills to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, a sample of policies and procedures and discussed children's assessments.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation procedures and priorities for improvement.  The inspector considered the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows how to refer concerns to the relevant authorities. She uses risk assessments and daily checks to ensure that children have a safe place to play. The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She exchanges information about children's learning, both at home and in the setting and uses this to inform her planning. Parents provide complimentary feedback. They say that children enjoy a wide range of activities and have developed many new skills. The childminder employs a registered assistant and supervises him well. She has, overall, developed effective working relationships with the local school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen learners who persevere and become engrossed in activities. They are imaginative and engage in role play. The childminder interacts skilfully to help children to try new things. She enthusiastically models pretend play and asks enquiring questions to help children to recall their own experiences. Children operate electronic toys and press different buttons to initiate sounds and movements. They practise dressing dolls and learn how to manage different fastenings. The childminder monitors children's play and adapts activities in accordance with their interests and learning needs, generally. She fosters children's interest in books and encourages them to cuddle up to her as they listen to stories. The childminder knows children well and uses observation and assessment effectively to plan for their future learning. She monitors children's progress carefully and, overall, successfully identifies areas that they need additional support in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder carefully plans settling-in arrangements to help children to build positive relationships with her from the start. She actively involves herself in children's play and helps them to work cooperatively with her. Children are supported to use good manners and follow simple rules and boundaries. The childminder provides lots of praise, encouragement and reassurance to amplify children's self-confidence. As a result, children know what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder provides daily opportunities to play and exercise outdoors. She offers nutritious meals and ensures that children follow good hygiene routines. This helps to support children's good health and physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are prepared well for later moves to school. They are confident and are becoming increasingly independent. Children have good concentration skills and persist in activities of their choosing. They have a positive approach to learning and quickly identify solutions to problems with the childminder's help. Children build imaginative stories around toys. They are friendly and initiate conversations with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360129 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1058360 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Alwoodley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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