Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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 providing high-quality care and learning for children. Overall, effective monitoring of children's progress helps to continually improve their learning experiences.  Children have established strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort.  Positive behaviour is appropriately encouraged. The childminder praises children when they have undertaken certain tasks independently. For example, tidying their toys away before they have their lunch.  The childminder has developed secure relationships with parents. She ensures they receive daily communication and are well informed about their children's achievements. Parents are regularly asked for their feedback through frequent discussions about the evaluation of the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.  Children who like to learn and play outdoors are not always fully supported by opportunities to develop their learning.

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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

 make the most of professional development opportunities to raise standards in teaching and learning even higher  strengthen opportunities for those children who learn best outside to help develop their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's progress records and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector took into account the verbal and written views of parents.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training to develop her knowledge of how to keep children safe. She is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to keep children safe at all times. This includes when to notify Ofsted of any significant events. Positive relationships with local schools help to promote good communication and consistency of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's good teaching skills encourage children to be active learners. For example, she times her interventions perfectly as she gets down to their level and plays alongside them. The childminder listens carefully to children and repeats words back to them to aid their pronunciation. This helps to support children's language and communication skills. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to ask a range of questions to support children's critical-thinking skills. Children readily engage in activities that interest them, such as making tracks for toy trains. The childminder responds affectionately to babies' needs. Children have individual development records in place that detail their starting points, ongoing progress and next steps. The childminder understands her responsibilities relating to the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children attend settling-in sessions when they first start which help them to gradually become familiar with their new surroundings. During the daily routine, the childminder encourages children to be independent where possible. For example, she supports children as they wash their own hands before eating. This contributes towards children learning how to keep themselves healthy. Children regularly go on walks to visit the childminder's horse which helps them to learn about caring for animals. The childminder teaches children about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. This helps support them to develop an awareness of different people and various ways of life.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. They are acquiring the skills necessary to be ready for future learning. Their mathematical development is well supported. For example, children increase their awareness of colours and numbers during activities. They have good opportunities to develop their social skills. For instance, when visiting local playgroups, children learn to mix and make friends. Children are happy, motivated and confident learners who demonstrate high levels of curiosity and imagination as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490871 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1025838 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 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 and lives in the Yeadon area of Leeds. 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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