Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 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 has a gentle and caring approach. Her thoughtful plans ensure that children settle quickly and feel safe and secure. Children are self-assured and have strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant.  The childminder effectively plans challenging and enjoyable learning experiences for children. She interacts well to teach children new skills and build on their interests and fascinations successfully. Children are eager to join in and develop key personal, language and social skills, in readiness for school.  The childminder works closely with parents to promote continuity of children's care and learning. She gathers information from them about what children can already do and know and uses this to inform her planning effectively.  The childminder has established good working relationships with local schools and nurseries. She shares useful information about children's development with them to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not organise the environment as well as it could be, to encourage children to fully concentrate during activities to enhance their good learning even further.  Although, the childminder attends training to keep her knowledge up to date, she has not fully developed her programme of professional development to raise the quality of her teaching further to extend children's learning even more.

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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

 review the organisation of the environment to reduce distractions that divert children's attention away from learning, to enable them to fully concentrate more during activities  develop programmes of professional development to focus more precisely on developing skills and knowledge to raise the quality of teaching further, to extend children's learning even more.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence for the suitability of adults working and living on the premises, a sample of policies and discussed assessments of children's learning.  The inspector considered the views of children and parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder successfully implements health and safety procedures to effectively maintain a safe and secure environment. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows how to refer concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder works well with her husband, who is a registered assistant. She ensures that he completes essential training and she supervises him well. The childminder is committed to evolving her service and uses self-evaluation efficiently to identify and address areas for improvement. She obtains feedback from parents and children, using this information well to plan developments that improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is playful and enthusiastically engages children in activities. She provides physical support to help babies take their first steps and learn to walk. Babies are inquisitive and become absorbed in investigating objects, using their senses. The childminder promotes children's developing speech and communication skills well. For example, she introduces new words, asks questions and gives children the time they need to respond to model good conversational skills. Babies excitedly babble in response to her warm interactions. The childminder counts and points to each item in turn to help children develop an awareness of number names. She demonstrates how action toys work and encourages children to press buttons and anticipate sounds. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully to close any gaps in their learning. She makes observations and accurate assessments and plans precisely for children's next stages in their learning

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's good behaviour well. They have a clear understanding of how they should behave because the childminder's expectations are clear and consistent. Babies know the routine well and respond to simple boundaries. The childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement to aid children's self-confidence successfully. She promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, children play outdoors daily and enjoy walks to the local shops. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and greatly encourages children to follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development and have a positive approach to learning. Babies confidently explore their surroundings and learn about the world in which they live. They use gestures to draw others into social interactions; laughing and giggling as the childminder plays alongside them. Babies move their bodies in response to music and excitedly clap their hands to express themselves successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487566 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1012331 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 12 Number of children on roll 9

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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 2015. She lives in the Seacroft area of Leeds. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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