Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2017 29 May 2014

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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 places utmost priority on supporting children's physical health. For example, she supports children well to settle back into the setting sensitively and effectively following any injury and/or illness. She is proactive and quickly establishes links with other health professionals who may also be involved with children.  The childminder makes good use of her qualification and uses her knowledge of how children learn to plan stimulating experiences that help them to make good progress.  Partnerships with other settings, such as local playgroups where children also attend, are very effective. The childminder is highly proactive in sharing information to maintain a consistent approach to supporting children's learning.  The childminder gathers the views of parents to help her review her provision, and identify ways in which she could improve further.  Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder's warm, friendly approach helps

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This provision is good

them to respond to age-appropriate boundaries, as they play and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides a wide range of adult directed activities, that on occasion, limit children’s opportunities to freely explore and investigate by themselves.

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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 opportunities for children to choose activities that help them lead their own play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their written views, provided for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes very good use of training to extend her knowledge of child protection issues. For example, she recently attended training to enhance her understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Effective procedures are in place to manage any concerns she may have that indicate a child is at risk. The childminder occasionally works alongside assistants. She supervises them well, ensures they keep their knowledge of her procedures up to date, and encourages them to attend relevant training. Parents are involved in helping the childminder develop baseline assessments of their children's learning. This gives her a firm foundation from which to continually monitor children's development. She recognises and quickly addresses any possible gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Some aspects of teaching are outstanding. The childminder uses very effective teaching strategies to help children understand and express their feelings. For example, when looking at pictures in a storybook, the childminder labels emotions, such as sadness, and encourages children to copy her expression of a sad face. Highly effective strategies, such as signing, help children to extend their growing vocabulary. Children respond extremely well to this support and begin to use actions and words together. This supports all children, especially those who learn English as an additional language. The childminder engages children in rhyming activities that help to support their early reading skills. For instance, when children recognise a star shape, the childminder sings a related rhyme.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder obtains high-quality information when children first start attending. This promotes continuity and consistency in the care children receive. For example, she gathers good background information and establishes what children know, understand and can do, to support their physical and emotional well- being. The childminder helps children to develop strong attachments with her. She provides warm and consistent care, and responds quickly to children's needs. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and with other minded children. The childminder helps children to extend their friendship groups further as she takes them to facilities, such as the local children's centre. This enables them to enjoy even more activities and experiences, with a wider range of children from the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are developing a good range of skills that supports their readiness for school. Children are developing as confident, motivated learners. They concentrate well when the childminder reads stories to them. They point to pictures that interest them. Children respond well to questions the childminder asks them, such as, 'Can you find and point to the picture of the elephant on the wall?'

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262929 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1087184 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Chapel Allerton, Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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