Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 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 knows how children learn and develop. She skilfully follows children's lead to support them to build on their interests and ideas. Children become engrossed in their play and concentrate for extended periods. They are motivated learners, who make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder promotes children's language skills well. She introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to pronounce words correctly. Children are articulate communicators, who confidently use words, such as stethoscope and thermometer, as they pretend to be medical professionals.  Children thrive in the homely and caring environment. They clearly enjoy the childminder's company and have strong, trusting relationships with her.  The dedicated childminder evaluates her provision well to maintain high standards of care and education. She considers the views of parents, children and other

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This provision is good

professionals to ensure that planned developments focus on improving outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities that arise during play to support children to develop their counting and calculation skills even further.  The childminder does not exchange in-depth information about children's achievements with parents to fully complement her teaching and promote greater continuity in children's learning.

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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 increased opportunities for children to count and calculate, to build on their good mathematical skills further  exchange detailed information with parents about children's learning to complement teaching in the setting and provide greater continuity in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured 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 looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household and other relevant documentation.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children and considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Robust risk assessments help to ensure that the premises is safe and any potential hazards are minimised. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection matters. She knows how to identify and respond to any concerns that she may have about children's welfare. The childminder has a strong desire to strengthen her teaching skills further. She engages in training and meets with other childminders to share ideas and best practice. Recently, she has successfully used knowledge gained from training to strengthen her assessment procedures. This has enabled her to plan more precisely for children's future learning needs. The childminder supervises her assistant effectively and ensures that she has completed essential training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are very imaginative and excitedly introduce narratives into their play. For example, they pretend that a teddy is poorly and take on the role of a doctor. The childminder skilfully plays alongside them, making suggestions and modelling role play to guide and stretch their learning effectively. She encourages children to write for different purposes, such as completing prescriptions. Children listen to stories attentively and talk about the illustrations. The childminder questions children well to help them discuss their thoughts and ideas. Children are inquisitive and excitedly explore trays of flour using their senses. They use a multitude of tools to make marks and demonstrate good control as they accurately fill containers. The childminder carefully observes children at play to monitor their progress and target the areas that they most need support in effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. They listen to the childminder's instructions and are helpful and cooperative. The childminder makes the most of opportunities that arise to support children to identify and talk about feelings. For example, she encourages children to look closely at facial expressions and talk about how people may be feeling when looking at the pictures in books. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. Children are physically active and benefit from daily walks and outdoor play. The childminder has established good communication systems with other providers, to share information about children's needs and promote seamless transitions well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing many skills in readiness for their future learning and later moves to school. They are independent and excitedly explore their surroundings, choosing toys to support their play. Children have high levels of confidence and initiate conversations with others. They are sociable and consistently use good manners. Children enjoy listening to stories and competently join in with songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490691 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1025435 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 12 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Garforth on the outskirts of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally 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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