Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 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

 Children are confident, relaxed and happy. They have very positive relationships with the childminder and clearly enjoy her warm interactions. Settling-in arrangements are thoughtfully planned to ensure that children's emotional needs are met.  The childminder teaches well. She carefully monitors children's progress and plans learning experiences that are well matched to their needs. Children become engrossed in activities and are developing key skills in readiness for school.  The childminder promotes children's developing language and communication skills well. For example, she encourages children to repeat words back to her and provides a commentary as they play. Children are strong communicators who are learning new words rapidly.  The childminder is committed to developing professionally. She has completed a multitude of training courses to further enhance her skills, knowledge and understanding of practice. This has a positive impact on the quality of her teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder intervenes too quickly and does not provide children with enough time to overcome challenges and solve simple problems independently.  Although the childminder evaluates her practice, she does not yet obtain feedback from parents to help her to identify further areas for improvement.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities to process their thoughts and solve problems independently  strengthen systems for self-evaluation and engage parents in the process to help further improve outcomes for children.

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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 of the suitability of adults living in the household and other relevant documentation.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well trained in child protection matters and knows how to identify and report any concerns about children's welfare. She completes daily safety checks to ensure that her premises are safe and secure. The childminder works closely with parents to foster a shared approach to children's care and learning. She finds out about what children are learning at home and uses this information to build on their existing skills and knowledge. Parents are provided with daily verbal feedback and have regular opportunities to look at photographs and children's development records. This helps to ensure that they are kept well informed of their child's progress. The childminder has effective systems in place to exchange information with other providers when the time comes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are eager to join in with activities and persevere for extended periods. They thoroughly enjoy playing with oats and excitedly fill and empty containers. The childminder plays alongside children and skilfully interacts to guide and extend their learning. She helps children to hear and say initial letters sounds and encourages children to use their fingers to form letters in the tray of oats. Children play with toy animals and figures and are beginning to make-believe. The childminder asks a good range of questions and helps children to draw on their own experiences to develop their storylines. She encourages children to count, identify shape and compare size to help promote their mathematical skills. Observations and assessments are accurate and used well to plan for children's next stages in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She provides sensitive guidance to successfully help children understand what is expected of them. Children are cooperative and behave well. They play harmoniously together and know how to take turns and share resources fairly. The childminder praises children well and helps them to be confident and independent. She promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, children know that it is important to wash their hands before mealtimes. They play outdoors on a daily basis and visit parks and soft-play centres, where they have opportunities to exercise and be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They have a positive approach to learning and confidently choose activities and resources to support their play. Children count in sequence and name simple shapes. They use one-handed tools with control and have good dexterity. Children who speak English as an additional language receive good levels of support and repeat familiar phrases.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486378 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1012717 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 the Churwell area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, 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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