Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2018 12 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The well-qualified childminder understands how children learn and she provides interesting and engaging activities to help children develop. This helps children make good progress.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children, where they become independent and confident. Children are happy to attend the setting and have formed strong bonds with the childminder, which supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She provides parents with questionnaires to gather their feedback, to improve the care and learning she provides.  Highly positive partnerships with parents help the childminder to meet children's individual care needs. Parents appreciate the support they receive and the care and attention the childminder provides for their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children's behaviour is good and the childminder gives them timely reminders, she does not consistently maximise all opportunities to help children understand the consequences of their actions.  The childminder’s knowledge of recent changes in legislation regarding ‘Prevent duty’ is not as up to date as possible.

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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

 consistently give children the reasons why they need to be careful in certain situations, to raise their awareness of their own safety  improve further the knowledge of recent guidance and legislation.

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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 had a tour of the premises and 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Overall, the childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and the reporting procedures to follow if she has any child protection concerns. She is constantly checking her home to help her to identify and effectively manage any potential risks. The childminder has a strong regard for professional development. She is currently working towards a level 5 qualification in early years and is constantly updating her knowledge through reading and self-evaluation. She uses the knowledge gained effectively to provide a stimulating learning environment for children. The childminder uses regular and accurate monitoring of children's progress. This helps her to address any gaps or delays in learning swiftly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are enthusiastic and motivated in their play. The childminder is attentive and is very effective at planning around their interests. For example, following children playing outside and observing snow falling, the childminder provides a sensory play experience indoors with shaving foam. She promotes children's communication and language skills as they engage in discussions about what it feels and looks like. Children's knowledge of the world increases as they talk about what will happen to the snow over time and they recall their observations of ice. Early literacy skills develop as they make marks with their fingers in the foam and show interest when the childminder forms letters that are part of their names. All children are included in the activity and very young children show their appreciation as they babble and smile. Children are keen to join in with singing familiar rhymes and songs. They choose props linked to songs from a bag. Each child participates

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

in their own way, through singing, doing the actions and clapping.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have made strong friendships with one another. They enjoy playing together, taking turns and chatting to each other animatedly. The childminder encourages children to develop a variety of tastes from an early age. For instance, she encourages children to help cut up fruit at snack time and they do a lot of food tasting. This helps children to talk about what is good for them and encourages children that are unsure about certain foods to try something new. Children develop strong physical skills and build their strength and stamina. They particularly enjoy playing outside in all weathers.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are learning the skills they need to eventually be independent and for when they start school. Children learn to dress themselves, confidently tell the childminder when they need the toilet and learn how to feed themselves at mealtimes. Children are learning to take responsibility for themselves. For example, they select their own cutlery for lunch. Children are confident and curious, and show a keen interest in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450773 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1066127 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Morley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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