Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 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 high expectations for all children. She plans a range of interesting and varied activities that covers all areas of the curriculum. Children enthusiastically engage in learning opportunities and are motivated to learn.  The childminder and her assistant work very well together. They understand children's individual needs and work cooperatively to meet them well.  The childminder and her assistant are well qualified and use their knowledge of how children learn well. They are passionate about providing children with a stimulating environment to grow and learn in.  Children are highly confident and emotionally well prepared for moving on to school. Skills to support them to be ready for their future learning are embedded into everyday routines by the childminder and assistant.  Children's safety is paramount. The childminder has clear procedures in place to thoroughly risk assess the premises and outings to ensure that hazards are minimised

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This provision is good

and children are protected from harm.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder seeks their views and values their feedback.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always reflect on teaching methods to raise them to an even higher level.  Opportunities for assistants to develop professionally are still in their infancy.

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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

 enhance ways to reflect on practice and provision to drive the quality of teaching to the highest level  embed the development programme for assistants to improve their knowledge, understanding and practice even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had a tour of the setting.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children during the inspection and read letters from parents, taking account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living and working at the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completed appropriate recruitment checks on her assistant and ensures the roles and responsibilities are understood. All adults living and working on the premises have had suitability checks. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding issues up to date and knows how to refer concerns to the appropriate authorities. She has a clear development plan in place and sets herself realistic targets. However, not enough focus is given to raising the quality of teaching. Overall, the childminder supervises her assistant well and has started to discuss targets with her. The childminder accesses training opportunities, for instance, recently she has attended training in using an EpiPen to provide emergency aid. She liaises with school teachers regularly and has good links with health visitors and professionals from the local children's centre.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is of a good standard and all children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder plans activities around children's interests and stages of development, ensuring they are challenging and exciting. Children concentrate for long periods of time testing their own abilities with jigsaws. The childminder knows when to involve herself and when to allow children time to think for themselves. Activities are differentiated so that all children are able to take part. For example, as older children stir ingredients to make play dough, younger children explore pans and spoons. The childminder regularly assesses children and shares their development with parents. Activities to promote children's learning at home are shared with parents, who also enjoy looking through their child's learning journeys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models to children. They promote sharing, kindness and are teaching children to respect resources and the environment. All children behave exceptionally well. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to play outdoors. They delight in pretend play, making chicken and rice in the mud kitchen. Other children develop coordination as they navigate around the garden on scooters and bicycles. Children receive homemade and nutritious meals and develop an understanding of healthy eating practices. Children's individual dietary and medical needs are closely followed by the childminder who ensures she works closely with parents to understand children's individual needs and routines. Parents are highly complimentary of the care their children receive each day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning, they are persistent with tasks and don't give up. They concentrate well and listen to instructions. Children are developing good communication skills. They talk as they play and answer the meaningful questions that the childminder poses. Children are independent and manage their self-care needs well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494262 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1029719 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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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 Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and 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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