Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2018 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 a gentle and kind approach. She implements thoughtful settling-in arrangements to ensure that children feel safe and secure from the onset. Children have strong bonds with her and are very relaxed and content in her care.  The childminder plans a good range of activities that are suitable for the wide age range of the children she cares for. Older children are very considerate and help younger children to join in with their conversations and play.  The childminder offers good opportunities for children to learn about diversity and difference. For example, children take part in planned activities to celebrate different cultures and festivals.  The ambitious childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities to strengthen her skills and knowledge even further. Recently, she has applied knowledge gained from training to provide enjoyable activities relating to letters and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather in-depth information from teachers to support her to complement children's learning at school, through her activities.  The childminder has not developed effective methods to obtain feedback from parents to assist her to evaluate her service robustly.

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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

 gather more detailed information from teachers to promote greater consistency in children's learning  develop ways for parents to further contribute to evaluations of the setting to inform precise plans for development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed activities and spoke to children.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household and other relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes vigorous risk assessments to identify and effectively manage any potential hazards. She stays up to date with child protection issues and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has a good understanding of statutory requirements and effectively implements a range of policies to underpin her good practice successfully. Overall, she reflects on her practice well and demonstrates a strong desire to be the best that she can. The childminder works well with parents to share information and promote continuity in children's care. Parents are keen to compliment the childminder and say that children look forward to attending the setting very much.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have free access to a good range of resources and eagerly follow their own interests. They develop strong friendships and play amicably together, negotiating roles as they pretend to care for dolls. Children engage in lively discussions about their day at school. They have good conversational skills and listen to each other well. The supportive childminder asks a good range of questions to help children to express their thoughts and ideas. She provides children with notebooks and encourages them to create stories and illustrate them. Children are resourceful and draw on their good knowledge of books to invent their own stories. The childminder patiently helps children to link sounds to letters as they write the names of the characters they have drawn. The house fills with laughter as children make plans to perform a pantomime and talk about their possible roles. The childminder encourages children to dress figures and provides sensitive guidance to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

support them to persevere and overcome challenges.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enthusiastically show the inspector the memory books that the childminder has made them. They demonstrate high levels of self-confidence as they refer to the photographs and talk about what they particularly enjoyed about activities and trips. Children know the routine well and intuitively wash their hands before handling food and after using the bathroom. The childminder provides nutritious meals to endorse healthy eating habits well. She offers daily opportunities for children to play and explore in her extensive garden. Children are cooperative and behave very well. They know what the childminder expects of them and understand the reasons behind house rules. The childminder provides lots of praise to reward children for their efforts and achievements. Children are keen to help with routine tasks, such as setting the dinner table. They competently tidy away resources when they have finished with them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491640 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1026833 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 the Cookridge area of Leeds. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. In term time, she is open from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm. During the school holidays, the childminder opens from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder is currently caring for children before and after school only.

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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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