Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 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 is committed to her ongoing professional development to help develop further her strong practice. For example, recent training and research helped her to identify effective ways to enhance children's speech and language development.  The childminder observes and assesses children's learning accurately and makes good use of this information to identify their next steps. She provides a good range of activities and opportunities to support children to make good progress.  The childminder relates to children in a warm and affectionate way. Children are happy, secure and delight in the childminder's company, chatting confidently to her as she joins in with their games.  Children behave well. The childminder provides them with clear guidance about what is expected and the rules they need to follow to help keep themselves safe as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored ways to encourage parents to share their children's learning at home, for her to use when planning for children's future learning.  Sometimes, the childminder is over enthusiastic in her teaching and does not give children the time and opportunities to lead their own play and follow their own ideas and fascinations.

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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 more opportunities for parents to share their children's learning at home, so that this can be taken into account when planning for children's future learning  make the most of opportunities to follow children's fascinations and spontaneous ideas in play, to develop their sense of curiosity and decision making skills.

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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 discussed 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 the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder values the views of parents and children as part of the self-evaluation process, to help her identify further improvements. The childminder is passionate about her role, and has high expectations for herself and for the children. She has established a range of well-organised policies and procedures that helps her to deliver good-quality care and learning opportunities on a daily basis. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They have total trust in her ability to care for their children and support their learning well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good overview of children's progress and provides activities to narrow any identified gaps in their learning. She has good teaching skills overall. She helps children to develop their language skills to enable them to become good communicators. The childminder generally uses good questioning techniques to encourage children to share what they know and can do. For example, during a construction activity, she encourages children to talk about the colours and shapes of the structures they build. Children independently count as they play and the childminder helps them to take one away and re-count how many are left. Children show an interest in numbers and print. For example, they look for and find the correct numerals and shapes on a poster to match those they are playing with.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children learn to manage their feelings and to be considerate to others. Children learn to be kind and gentle towards their friends and to take turns. They respond well to the praise they receive for their achievements and gain good levels of emotional well-being and confidence. Children develop a good awareness of their wider community as they attend childcare groups and mix with other adults and children with the childminder. The childminder provides effective opportunities for children to become independent. They learn to manage their own care needs and put on their outdoor clothes, helping to prepare them for the move on to school. Children occasionally help to prepare foods, such as when they make pizza. They talk about healthy food options, including the fruit they eat for snack. The childminder supports children's good health by providing daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a wealth of skills that prepares them well for their future learning and the move on to school. They persevere as they complete puzzles, and enjoy handling books and using the interactive buttons to engage further with characters from their favourite stories. Children draw pictures, practise their early writing skills and develop their pencil control. They are eager to join in and gain positive attitudes to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495980 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1034874 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 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. 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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