Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2018 16 September 2014

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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 caring approach. She mirrors children’s routines at home to promote continuity of care well. Children have strong bonds with the childminder and demonstrate high levels of self-confidence.  Children make good progress in their learning. The qualified childminder knows children well and plans challenging activities to extend their knowledge and skills further. For instance, children show pride in their achievements as they successfully change the calendar board to the correct day of the week, month and season.  The childminder promotes children’s language and communication skills well. She waits patiently for children to respond to her comments and questions. Babies excitedly babble and repeat words in response to her warm interactions and older children are articulate communicators.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder exchanges detailed information

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This provision is good

with them to support children’s learning at home and in the setting well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not provide the best possible opportunities for children to work things out for themselves and resolve simple problems independently.  Although the childminder completes all mandatory training, she does not follow an ambitious programme of professional development to strengthen her teaching skills to the highest level.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to work things out for themselves and solve simple problems independently  make the most of professional development activities to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and a sample of policies and relevant documentation.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector talked to children and considered the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures her knowledge of child protection matters is up to date. She is alert to the possible indicators of abuse and knows how to refer any concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder occasionally works with assistants. She supervises them well to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities. The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to identify clear targets for development and improve outcomes for children. For instance, she plans to develop her garden to provide greater learning experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors. The childminder has established strong links with local schools. She shares important information with teaching staff to promote consistency in children's learning and care well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated learners who are eager to participate in activities and discussions. They are keen to complete jigsaws and concentrate intently as they successfully match letters. The childminder skilfully interacts to help children to hear and say initial letter sounds. She encourages children to count and discuss size to strengthen their good mathematical skills further. Children thoroughly enjoy cuddling up to the childminder to listen to stories. They join in with repeated phrases and eagerly lift flaps to reveal the pictures below. Once the story is finished, the childminder helps older children to retell the story in their own words. The childminder monitors children's progress well to close any gaps in their learning. She makes good use of her observations to make accurate assessments and to plan for children's next stage of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently praises children for their efforts and achievements to boost their confidence and self-esteem well. Children listen to the childminder and are cooperative and well behaved. For instance, they help to tidy away resources when they have finished with them to maintain an orderly and safe environment. The childminder takes children on regular visits to playgroups where they socialise with others. Children are physically active and have daily opportunities to play outdoors. They follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop many key skills in readiness for their future learning and school. For example, they show good dexterity as they mould, manipulate and roll dough. Children talk about shape and use single-handed tools with control as they carefully construct intricate snowmen figures. They are resourceful and excitedly pretend to drive to the shops to buy shopping.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320793 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1103722 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Chapel Allerton, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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