Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 5 August 2016

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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 addressed all actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. She has worked closely with the local authority adviser and undertaken training to develop her knowledge of the legal requirements and how children learn. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder regularly observes children and accurately assesses their development. She uses this information to plan and tailor experiences to further extend their individual learning. The childminder understands how young children learn.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder. They are very settled in her care and develop a strong sense of belonging. Children display their obvious affection for the childminder. Children's emotional well-being is strong.  The childminder promotes children's mathematical development particularly well. She skilfully weaves in opportunities for children to develop a wide range of mathematical

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This provision is good

understanding and skills. The quality of teaching is good.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's learning when they first start. Parents are kept informed and encouraged to support their children's learning through many different ways. Parents speak highly of the childminder and are very pleased with the progress their children make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not use opportunities to extend children's curiosity and interest in the world around them.  The childminder does not use all opportunities to consistently raise children's awareness of healthy eating and the impact that different foods and drinks can have on their bodies.

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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 opportunities for children to build on their existing knowledge and further extend their curiosity and interest in the world around them  strengthen children's understanding of the health benefits that different foods and drinks can have on their bodies.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked a selection of documents, including children's records, assessments, suitability checks and training certificates.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. She took account of the views of parents expressed in writing.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken child protection training to update her knowledge. She can identify the possible signs of abuse and knows what action to take should an allegation be made about herself or another adult. The childminder has created an emergency file with key information about children to ensure their needs are met at all times. In addition, the childminder carries out daily risk assessments to further assure children's safety. The childminder regularly shares ideas and information about children's learning with the nursery that they also attend. This helps to support a consistent approach to children's learning. The childminder monitors children's development to help ensure they make progress and identifies areas where additional help is needed. She accurately evaluates the quality of her provision and involves parents in this. The childminder is proactive in developing her professional

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

knowledge and displays a clear commitment to continue improving her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language skills. She engages children in conversations, listens attentively to them and repeats back what they say. Children talk confidently about the weather and say how, 'The wind has blown down a chimney pot'. They display their knowledge of the world and identify how cars have to stop when the traffic lights are red and can go when they change to green. The childminder ensures that children have plenty of time to play. Children demonstrate excellent concentration and determination as they participate together and successfully balance lids on sticks. Children spontaneously and enthusiastically sing songs demonstrating their good rhythm and memory recall skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment for children. The childminder creates easily accessible learning boxes that are personalised to support children's individual interests. Children demonstrate a good sense of belonging. Their physical well-being is strong. Children enjoy daily walks and regular outings to the local park and woods. Children are highly motivated and concentrate well on a range of tasks that they set themselves. Good hygiene and health routines are promoted. Children independently wash their hands after visiting the bathroom. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder sensitively provides children with consistent and clear expectations.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good or better progress in their learning, including children who speak English as an additional language. Children display a thirst for knowledge. Younger children are developing their mathematical understanding particularly well. They recognise numbers to 10, identify a range of shapes and use mathematical language to describe quantities and length. Older children demonstrate a love of writing. They write their name and a range of other letters with accuracy and good precision. Children are developing the skills and attitudes they need for the future and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268600 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1067473 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Bramley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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