Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 16 July 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 nurturing approach. She knows children well and establishes strong, trusting relationships with them. Children are content and relaxed in her care.  The childminder teaches well. She skilfully follows children's lead to support them to explore their own interests. Children are keen to participate in activities and persevere for extended periods. They have a positive approach to learning and develop key skills in preparation for later moves on to school.  Children have good mathematical skills. They count in sequence and competently order objects by size. The childminder takes opportunities that arise to introduce mathematical language and supports children to solve simple problems independently.  The childminder is committed to developing her service. She gains feedback from parents and children and uses this to plan relevant improvements. For instance, the childminder plans to renovate her garden to provide greater outdoor learning

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide parents with enough information about how they can continue to support children's learning at home.  The childminder's programme of professional development is not highly focused on improving her good teaching skills to an even 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

 provide parents with more detailed information about ways they can further support and extend children's learning at home  extend professional development activities and focus more precisely on improving teaching skills to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, a sample of policies and discussed assessments of children's learning.  The inspector considered the views of children and parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her knowledge of child protection matters is current and up to date. She recognises the possible indicators of abuse and knows exactly what action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has established good working relationships with local schools. She shares relevant information with them to promote continuity of children's learning and care effectively. Parent's feedback is very positive. They are keen to compliment the way that the childminder plans and facilitates settling-in arrangements to help children to feel secure from the start.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children participate in a good range of challenging activities. They thoroughly enjoy singing sessions and join in with repeated words and phrases. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she asks a good range of questions to help children to share their thoughts and ideas. Babies excitedly gurgle and make sounds as the childminder skilfully responds to their attempts to communicate. They are inquisitive and explore interesting objects using their senses. Children are keen to play games with the childminder and demonstrate good listening and concentration skills. They competently match items and insert shapes onto boards. The childminder makes good use of her accurate assessments to monitor children's progress and plan for their next stages in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She uses praise and encouragement well to raise children's confidence and self-motivation successfully. Children persevere during activities and are cooperative and well behaved. They follow their own interests and confidently explore their surroundings, choosing resources to support their play. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks to endorse healthy eating practices. She offers daily opportunities for children to play outdoors and be physically active. Children regularly visit groups and places of interest to learn about the community in which they live.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are imaginative and build stories around characters as they play with puppets. Children of all ages play amicably alongside each other. They know how to take turns and share resources fairly. Children are good communicators, who use talk to relive past experiences. They demonstrate friendly behaviour and are confident in new situations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472273 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1105656 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Bramley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 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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