Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2017 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 is playful, warm and nurturing. She provides consistent guidance to help children understand what is expected of them. Children behave well. They are kind and considerate of the childminder and of each other.  Children listen attentively. The childminder engages children in conversations and reflects back what they say. She introduces new words and effectively uses descriptive language to help extend their vocabulary. Young children confidently use the new words.  Children's mathematical skills are promoted well. The childminder skilfully includes opportunities for children to learn a range of early mathematical concepts as they play. For example, she successfully encourages children to count in sequence, identify shapes and compare different sizes.  The childminder takes detailed information from parents about what their children know and can do at the very start. She completes accurate assessments and regularly

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This provision is good

shares children's achievement with them. Parents are very complimentary about the care the childminder provides and are happy with the progress their children make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully provide a wide range of opportunities to broaden children's understanding of communities and families beyond their immediate experience.  The childminder does not always use her knowledge of children to provide them with the highest level of challenge to support outstanding progress.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to broaden their understanding of the diverse world they live in and learn about communities and families beyond their immediate experience  enhance teaching to focus more precisely on providing children with the highest levels of challenge to extend their learning and support outstanding progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and evaluated the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked a selection of documents, including children's records, assessments, evidence of suitability checks of people living in the household and training certificates.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following planned activities and discussed her self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with during the inspection and also from comments written specifically for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge and understands the local safeguarding procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children at all times and undertakes risk assessments to minimise hazards to them. The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision and encourages regular feedback from parents to help her identify further improvements. She evaluates her teaching and monitors children's learning to establish the level of their achievements and identify any areas where they need further support. The childminder continually improves her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends training and meets regularly with other early years professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in using children's current interests to engage them in new explorations and learning, overall. For example, she enthuses them to find dinosaurs in the sand. All children count and older children identify why the ones with wings are different to the ones without, explaining that the ones with wings can fly. The childminder effectively uses favourite stories to help develop all children's literacy skills and encourages older children to discuss what the story is about. The childminder leaves space for them to demonstrate their good memory recall skills as they name the characters. Younger children's listening and understanding is successfully promoted and they enjoy using technological toys. They press the button to make the sound of the character at the right moment in the story. The childminder names these to reinforce their understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel secure and their emotional well-being is strong. They laugh and giggle as the childminder playfully interacts with them. Children are motivated and confident as they independently choose activities that interest them from the stimulating learning environment provided. Children enjoy healthy snacks and freely access drinking water. They are learning about hygiene routines and keep active in the garden and on local trips. Their physical well-being is effectively promoted.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working securely within the stage of development expected for their age. Older children are focused and determined as they follow their own plans, and competently use bricks to build structures. They show persistence as they meticulously complete tasks they have set themselves. Younger children develop their finger strength as they explore making marks in the shaving foam. They count well and identify colours as they mix them together. Children acquire positive attitudes towards learning and develop key skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487389 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1007364 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in East Ardsley, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am until 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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