Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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 is a reflective practitioner. She works closely with parents, children and other professionals to identify her strengths and ways she can improve further. For example, the childminder plans to grow vegetables to support her teaching about healthy eating habits.  The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. She uses two-way communications well to share information with them about learning at home and in the setting. Parents are very happy with her service and provide complimentary feedback.  Children are developing key personal, language and social skills in readiness for eventual moves on to nursery and school. They are independent and help with routine tasks, such as tidying away.  The childminder promotes children's good behaviour well through positive praise and encouragement. She provides sensitive guidance to help children to negotiate and respond to the wishes of others. Children behave well and know how to share toys and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder over-directs activities and does not provide children with the time they need to explore their interests and build on their own ideas.  Although the childminder completes essential training, her programme of professional development does not sharply focus on developing her good teaching skills to the highest levels.

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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 children with increased time and opportunities to develop their own ideas and explore their interests and fascinations  extend programmes of professional development to raise the standard of teaching even further.

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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 talked to the childminder, looked at relevant documentation and discussed her self-evaluation procedures.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the children and took account of 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. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm and regularly checks her home to ensure that any potential hazards are minimised. She stays up to date with child protection matters and knows how to report any concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder implements effective systems to share information with local schools to promote continuity in children's care and learning. For example, she meets with teaching staff to discuss children's care needs and provides them with a written summary of children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen learners who show a strong desire to experiment and try new things. For example, they excitedly explore a range of media and work creatively to produce pictures and drawings. Children clearly enjoy the sensory experience and concentrate for extended periods. The childminder successfully takes opportunities that arise to help children identify numerals and count in sequence. Children listen attentively to stories as the childminder uses different voices to bring the characters to life. She encourages children to look at the facial expressions of the characters in the pictures and successfully helps them to distinguish between different emotions. The childminder monitors children's progress closely to close any gaps in their learning. She makes accurate assessments and uses this information well to jointly plan for children's next steps with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring. She makes thoughtful arrangements to ensure that children settle-in quickly. Children have strong bonds with her and welcome her warm interactions. They are self-assured and demonstrate high levels of confidence in new situations. Children are physically active and enjoy daily trips to local parks and woodlands. They visit playgroups, where they develop good friendships with other people in the community. The childminder provides parents with information to endorse healthy eating practices and provides children with nutritious snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They have good communication skills and actively contribute to discussions. Children count in sequence, recognise numerals and name colours. They handle one-handed tools with control and excitedly draw lines and circles. Children play harmoniously together and show consideration for others. They respect the childminder's rules and are cooperative and very polite.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492037 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1026321 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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. She lives in the Farnley area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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