Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2017 20 March 2015

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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 provides a stimulating environment, both inside and outside. A varied curriculum is delivered through an effective balance of child-initiated and adult-led learning. This helps children to make good progress towards reaching the early learning goals.  The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well. She learns familiar words and phrases in their home languages. These are used alongside English to help children to develop good communication skills.  The childminder is calm and caring. She develops close relationships with children who clearly enjoy their time they spend with her. Children are confident and develop a deep sense of belonging. Their emotional well-being is effectively supported.  The childminder has successfully made improvements since the last inspection. She is committed to evolving her practice further and uses self-evaluation well to plan relevant

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather enough information from parents about children's ongoing learning and achievements at home to inform her future planning.  The childminder is not exploring all opportunities to promote her professional development, so that she continues to improve her teaching skills for the benefit of children.

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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

 find even more ways of gathering information from parents about children's ongoing learning and achievements at home to inform planning for their future learning  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that constantly promotes highly skilled teaching practice and exceptional achievements for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. She completes thorough risk assessments and takes appropriate steps to reduce hazards. The home is kept secure to prevent any unauthorised persons entering or children leaving unnoticed. All required records and documents are in place. This contributes further to keeping children safe and protected. Links with local schools are established and information is exchanged to promote continuity in children's care and learning. Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive while they are with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses her skills, knowledge and experience well. She interacts purposefully with children and plans activities which excite and motivate children to learn. For example, she creates a throwing and aiming game with numbers for young children who like to throw. This helps to extend their spontaneous learning and numeracy skills. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She introduces new words and encourages children to talk about their experiences as they play. For example, children are encouraged to talk about their recent visit to the optician.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and emotionally secure in this calm and friendly setting. Children behave well. The childminder offers praise and encouragement and promotes positive behaviour. This helps to develop children's self-esteem. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder offers gentle reminders about the importance of sitting on their chairs correctly and tidying toys away which have been left on the floor. Children spend time in the garden, enjoying the fresh air while exercising and exploring the toys. This also supports their physical development. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals that meet their individual dietary requirements.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. Children confidently explore their surroundings and show good levels of independence as they make choices about their play. Children develop their understanding of diversity as the childminder provides an extensive range of resources that helps them to become aware of people in the wider world. Children's knowledge of number and counting is supported well. For example, they confidently count how many spoonfuls of mixture they put into their bun cases. Children are developing skills for their future learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY226016 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1091403 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She lives in Beeston, Leeds. She operates all year round , from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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