Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2017 8 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 provides a warm and homely environment where children and their families are very much valued. Children settle quickly and form secure attachments.  Children are happy in the setting. The childminder is cheerful and engaging, and listens with respect to their ideas effectively supporting children's emotional well-being.  The childminder sets very clear boundaries for children and implements positive behaviour strategies. Children learn to behave well.  The childminder plans a broad range of activities, which she matches well to children's interests and fascinations. This contributes to the good progress children make in their learning.  The childminder provides a wide variety of resources for children to choose. They develop good independence skills, selecting resources to test out their ideas.  Children enjoy visits out in the community. They talk animatedly about trips to local

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This provision is good

wildlife area, and are developing a strong sense of curiosity in the world around them.  The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home and garden and supervises children very closely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support children's communication and language development at home.  Although the childminder evaluates the quality of her provision well, she does not fully involve parents in the process of identifying the key strengths and areas to develop.

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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

 expand on the good information shared with parents about children's learning, and offer more ideas about how to support children's communication and language development at home  enhance the process for evaluating the quality of the provision further, and involve parents more in identifying the key strengths and areas for development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the setting.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children and took account of the feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at suitable times during the inspection and looked at relevant paperwork, such as children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She is proactive in educating children about how to keep themselves safe, for example, she successfully teaches children how to responsibly use online applications. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedure for reporting a concern about a child's welfare. She is committed to professional development and makes the most of high quality online training and information updates. For example, she extends her knowledge about the different ways that children learn and uses this well to support children's individual learning styles. She works closely with other childminders and they share good practice. The childminder has developed strong links with the local community. She attends playgroups and works well in partnership with staff at the local pre-school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder tailors her settling in procedure well to the needs of children and their families. She spends time getting to know children's care needs and stages of development. This helps her plan challenging activities from the outset. The childminder plays alongside children and effectively engages them in meaningful conversation. Children explore the sounds of toy vehicles and the childminder skilfully introduces new words to develop their language. She successfully helps children learn about mathematics, for example, they play with jigsaws and learn how to order numbers correctly. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She quickly identifies strengths and areas of learning where more support is required.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a close relationship with the childminder. She is very attentive and quick to respond to their care needs. She implements children's routines well in partnership with parents and other care providers. This helps provide continuity for children. The childminder places a strong emphasis on teaching children about healthy lifestyles, for example, she limits sweet treats and encourages children to make healthy food choices. Children have daily access to the outdoor area, where they have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy climbing and the childminder is extremely vigilant and makes sure that children manage risks safely. Children have regular opportunities to mix with other children. This develops their social skills and successfully fosters an understanding of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a love of learning. They are deeply engaged in activities and have a hunger for more knowledge. They question why things work and ask for more resources to help figure things out. They make links with toy vehicles and the vehicles they see on their journey to and from school. The highly experienced childminder discusses differences and similarities with children and this develops their thinking skills. The skills and attributes that children are acquiring, prepares them well for the next stage in their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319588 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1064099 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988. She lives in the Rawdon area of Leeds. She operates Monday to Friday all year round, sessions are from 7.45am to 6pm, except for family holidays and bank 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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