Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2017 25 February 2013

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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 for the children. She offers a wide variety of resources and activities indoors and outdoors. Children enjoy exploring independently and play well in small groups together.  The childminder finds out what children can do and already know when they first start at the setting. She uses this information to plan activities that support their individual needs and interests. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is caring and kind towards children. She forms close relationships with children, helping to promote their personal, social and emotional development successfully.  Children's independence is consistently encouraged. They follow their own ideas in play and have time to try things by themselves. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence well.  The childminder works in partnership with parents effectively. For example, she

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This provision is good

encourages parents to share learning from home using communication books. These positive relationships help to promote continuity in learning and care for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use parents' and children's views fully effectively to help her identify and drive forward further improvements in the setting.  The childminder does not always monitor children's progress precisely and use her assessments to help extend their learning fully.

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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

 improve systems for self-evaluation and make better use of feedback obtained from parents and children to help identify and drive forward further improvements  monitor children's progress more precisely to help plan activities that extend their learning to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at a sample of policies and procedures, professional development records and children's assessment files. She discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly attends training opportunities and uses the knowledge she gains effectively. For example, she completed training for supporting children's communication skills. This helps her to further promote children's speech and language. The childminder works effectively with other professionals, such as teachers. For example, she shares information about children's learning and development to help support a smooth move to school. The childminder reflects on her practice well and gathers views from parents about the quality of her provision. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands what action to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. She follows the detailed policies and procedures she has in place. She regularly checks the environment to identify and minimise any potential risks to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy following their own interests and ideas in play. For example, they press buttons on keyboards and enjoy moving their bodies to music. The childminder observes children's play and plans activities to promote their learning. She supports children's communication skills well. For example, she demonstrates how to use a roller in paint and talks about the patterns it makes. She provides a commentary for the different marks children create. Parents are kept well informed about their child's development, including through daily discussions, observations and photographs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. Older children enjoy supporting younger children, for example, they take the lead with tidying and encourage the others to help. The childminder sensitively supports children's care needs. She is aware that the babies need a quieter space to sleep while the others are busy playing. She teaches children how to wash their hands effectively and explains why this is important. Children are offered a choice of healthy snacks. Parents are given information about the amount of sugar in food. This helps to promote children's good health and well-being. Children enjoy being outdoors. They develop their physical skills through a wide range of activities. For example, children play football, use the slide, ride on bicycles and enjoy mixing sand and mud.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good concentration and involvement during activities. They enjoy being creative and use their imaginations well in play. They learn about colour, number and measure through daily activities and routines. Children communicate well with others and learn how to share and take turns successfully. They develop the key skills needed in preparation for their future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408041 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1065506 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Crossgates area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder 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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