Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2018 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not carry out the progress check for children aged between two and three years to provide parents with a written summary of their children's progress.  Self-evaluation is not effective enough to ensure that the childminder identifies all weaknesses in her practice, including gaps in her professional knowledge.  The childminder has not recently completed professional development opportunities, to keep her knowledge of some aspects of the early years foundation stage up to date.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is warm, sensitive and caring. Children settle easily and develop a strong attachment with the childminder. They are happy and content in her care.  The childminder knows each child well and uses their interests to encourage and support their learning.  All children make typical progress in their learning. The skills they gain prepare them for their next stage in learning, including their move on to school.  The childminder gathers appropriate information about children's care, routines and interests from parents when children first start at the setting.  Children develop a good awareness of the world around them. They enjoy exploring the local environment, playing on equipment at the park and attend local toddler groups.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 implement a process for completing the progress check for children aged between two and three years, to provide parents with a summary of their child's development in the prime areas. 23/02/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 make consistent use of self-evaluation processes to identify weaknesses in practice and drive improvements that raise the quality of the provision  build on professional development opportunities to keep up to date with the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the potential signs of abuse and the correct reporting procedures to follow. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment that is checked on a daily basis to ensure it remains a safe place for children to play. The childminder undertakes self-evaluation. However, she does not have an accurate picture of the quality of her provision and how she could improve. She has failed to identify breaches in her provision in relation to the learning and development requirements. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to develop her knowledge and share ideas about childcare practice. However, she has not ensured her knowledge is kept up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Generally, the childminder understands her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the early years foundation stage. However, she is not aware of the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two to three years. Although this is a breach in the statutory requirements, there is minimal impact on children's learning as the childminder observes children as they play. She links her observations to the areas of learning and plans for what children need to learn next. The childminder has an understanding of how children learn and develop. Children are supported to develop their communication and language well. The childminder talks with them and provides a commentary to describe what they are doing. She introduces new vocabulary and responds well to the babbles and gestures of younger children. The childminder encourages children to develop their early literacy skills. Children are beginning to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

recognise letters and the sounds they represent.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play happily in a homely environment and are confident to make choices and decisions. The childminder knows children well and responds to their needs. For example, she readily recognises when young children become tired or hungry. The childminder supports the children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She encourages children to eat healthy food and provides them with daily opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. Children are encouraged to manage their own safety and growing independence. Young children feed themselves, learn to put on their boots and place their rubbish in the bin. The childminder encourages children to behave well, to share and to take turns with each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and sociable. They make independent choices about their play. Young children develop curiosity and an enthusiasm to discover new things. Children communicate well and express themselves effectively. They demonstrate good mathematical skills for their age. They recognise numerals as they play, and confidently recognise and recite numbers from one to 10. They use their imaginations well, for instance, when they pretend to have picnics with dolls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497209 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1035644 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 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 2016 and lives in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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