Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2018 19 August 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 observes children's play regularly and identifies what they need to learn next. This helps children to make good progress during their time in the setting.  Children are keen to join in activities and motivated to learn. For example, boys use their imagination with emergency vehicles while they pretend to put fires out.  Children have developed close relationships with the childminder. They go to the childminder for reassurance and cuddles when needed. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being successfully.  The childminder encourages children to be independent and develop strong self-care skills. For example, they make their own pizza and enjoy rolling out the base, spreading on tomato sauce and sprinkling cheese by themselves.  The childminder accesses regular professional development opportunities to help improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she completes a mathematics course to

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This provision is good

gain new ideas to help support children to learn number, shape and measure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather detailed information on entry from parents that can be used to inform precise assessments.  The childminder does not consistently gather and use the views of parents to help her identify further areas for improvement and raise the quality to a higher 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

 gather more detailed information from parents when children first start at the setting to help inform an even more precise initial assessment of children's skills, knowledge and development  make better use of feedback obtained from parents to help identify and drive forward further improvements in the setting that raise the quality to an outstanding level.

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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 an evaluation of an activity with the childminder and had discussions at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, such as children's observations and assessments and a sample of policies and procedures. The inspector discussed self- evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed the recommendations for improvement from her last inspection. For example, children have helped to grow carrots and potatoes in the garden. They play games with different food types to help further develop their understanding of healthy foods. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder works with an assistant who helps to take and collect children from school. She supervises her assistant's practice and keeps her updated with key information. This helps to promote consistency in the care they offer children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that are well suited to children's needs and interests. For example, boys are eager to discover a toy dinosaur hiding inside an ice egg. They use a plastic hammer to try to chip away the ice. They spray warm water to help melt the ice. The childminder skilfully supports what they need to learn next, such as using numbers to count how many times they hit the ice. Children persevere to use a pipette effectively to select different colours of water they can drop onto the ice. This helps to promote children's mathematical and physical skills well. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's progress, for instance through observation and termly reports.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents are complimentary about the childminder. For example, they say 'care is highly satisfactory; the environment is always clean and inviting; one-to-one care is very personal; and my child has a nice bond with the childminder'. Children behave well. They listen carefully to the childminder and follow her instructions. She consistently praises them for their achievements and this helps to foster their confidence and self-esteem effectively. Children learn the importance of washing their hands before eating and how to avoid accidents, such as sitting still on the chair in the kitchen while eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress typical for their age. They enjoy listening to stories, singing songs and talking to others. They practise identifying numerals, colours and count objects in their play. Children show good concentration and involvement in activities. They enjoy spending time with others and learn how to communicate effectively. This helps children to develop key skills in readiness for school and their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383504 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1104871 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 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Crossgates area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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