Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2017 16 January 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 completes regular assessments of children's learning. She uses these to effectively monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning.  The childminder models play well. Children gain the confidence to explore their environment and make independent choices in their play. The childminder provides children with age-appropriate activities.  Children show they feel safe and secure with the childminder through their play and interactions. She treats them with kindness and care which helps children gain a sense of well-being and belonging.  Daily discussions with parents help the childminder to promote continuity of care for children.  The childminder works in partnership with other settings the children attend. This helps support children's continuity of care and learning.  The childminder is experienced and qualified. She uses her knowledge and skills to provide consistently good care for children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates the service that she provides. She identifies the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for gaining information from parents about children's interests at home have not yet been sharpened.

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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

 build on the existing system of communication to help all parents to share information about children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector had a tour of the setting.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to refer concerns to should they arise. The childminder ensures that the premises is safe and secure, risk assessing the areas routinely to ensure all hazards to children are minimised. Children play safely under the childminder's supervision and guidance. Parents are very complimentary about the quality of the childminder's care. They describe her as very supportive and comment that their children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. The childminder keeps up to date with relevant early years information. She attends training regularly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an experienced practitioner. She knows children very well and competently identifies their interests and next steps in learning. She ensures that activities are stimulating and challenging for all children. Children concentrate for sustained periods of time on self-directed activities. For example, they enjoy role-play activities and are keen to set up a picnic for the childminder. The childminder teaches children about the community they live in and ensures that all children have access to a broad and balanced curriculum. Children's learning is regularly monitored by the childminder who ensures that all children are making at least expected progress from their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to settle in their new surroundings and to build good relationships with her. Children benefit from the calm environment. They choose what they would like to play with and lead their own play, closely supported by the childminder. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. She interacts with children at their level, helps them to understand how to behave well and effectively supports the development of their self-esteem and respect for others. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious and healthy snacks. She has a good understanding of allergies and provides alternative foods when necessary. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are becoming well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They are motivated, enthusiastic learners who enjoy new challenges and experiences. They are developing early mathematics skills. For example, children count objects and describe towers they make as big and small. Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445857 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1065902 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, all week, including weekends.

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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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