Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 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 is confident in her teaching and skilfully interacts with children during activities. This contributes towards children becoming motivated learners who make good progress in their development.  The childminder gives lots of praise to acknowledge children's efforts. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence, and supports them to behave well.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals which promote their good health.  The childminder accurately evaluates her practice and identifies areas for development. She takes account of the views of parents and children. This demonstrates that priorities for improvement are targeted to benefit children and their families.  The childminder introduces mathematical language and activities to help children develop knowledge of number, colour, quantity and shape during everyday activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current programme for professional development is not yet highly targeted on improving the quality of the practice to an even higher level.  The childminder does not always focus planning and assessment precisely enough to challenge children 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

 undertake professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of practice to an exceptional standard  embed assessment and planning systems even further that help support individual children to reach their full potential.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her co-childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's assessment records, policies and procedures and evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse and she knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has established positive relationships with parents. For instance, parents receive daily feedback about their children's care and what they have enjoyed and learnt during their day. In addition, the childminder has formed good relationships with the providers of other early years settings that children attend. They work together to provide consistency and continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively promotes young children's communication and language skills. For example, she listens attentively as children play and encourages them to talk about what they are doing. She introduces new words, such as, 'lobster' and 'pincers' as children explore sea creatures, this contributes towards young children's developing speech. The childminder engages in playful interaction with children as they play. For example, children engage well in imaginative play opportunities in the role-play kitchen area. The childminder fulfils her responsibility for completing the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This is shared with parents so that any additional support is swiftly accessed, if required.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle easily into the childminder's care. She gathers information from the parents and spends time getting to know the children. This supports children's emotional security effectively from the start. The childminder provides good opportunities to promote children's personal, social and emotional development further. For instance, children regularly attend local playgroups which help to develop their confidence in making relationships with other children. This helps to prepare children for school. The childminder provides daily opportunities for the children to be physically active and access fresh air in the well-resourced garden. Children also enjoy visits into the community which helps to promote their understanding of the local environment. Children develop high levels of confidence and are reassured by the childminder who is always close by.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, motivated and enthusiastic learners who make good progress in their learning. They take part in a varied range of festivals throughout the year which helps them to recognise and value differences in themselves and others. Literacy is well supported. For example, children enjoy listening to stories. Young children interact well together as they share and take turns during their play. Children learn key skills in readiness for their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471029 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1105622 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 2014. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for 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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