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 ensures she keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements and daily activities. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care provided.  Children are supported to be physical and to lead a healthy lifestyle. They are involved in regular trips into the community, including visits to local parks and nature walks in the woods.  The childminder provides experiences to support children's interests. These help children to make good progress in their development.  The childminder creates a safe, secure and inviting environment. This contributes towards children being well protected from harm.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder regularly praises children to help build their confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Other than mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, the childminder has not used a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder does not always focus observations and assessments sharply enough to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning to promote their rapid progress.

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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

 enhance ongoing professional development, so it is sharply focused on continually updating knowledge and raising the, overall, quality of practice and teaching to an even higher level  develop ways to maximise the use of observations and assessments so that planning for children's next steps in learning is extremely sharply focused.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  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 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 has a secure knowledge of the procedures she would use to identify and report any concerns to protect children's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice well. She takes into account the views of parents and children when deciding what could be improved. This demonstrates that priorities for improvement are targeted to improve the quality of children's learning experiences. The childminder successfully implements a range of policies and procedures which helps to provide a safe and secure environment for the children. She has developed links with the local primary schools which help to prepare children for school and contribute towards continuity in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy opportunities to initiate their own play and they do this with confidence. For example, children enjoy digging for treasures in sand. A good range of books is easily accessible and children enjoy listening to stories. Children use their imaginations well as they play with play dough. The childminder demonstrates how to roll and manipulate the dough effectively, helping to support children's early physical skills. Children's learning is extended further as they are encouraged to recognise colours and shapes. Children interact well together and share and take turns during their play. The childminder asks older children questions to promote their thinking skills. Children are valued and respected. They learn about each other's similarities and differences and explore a range of festivals together. This helps children begin to be aware of people from different faiths and cultures. The childminder understands her responsibilities relating to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

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 demonstrate that they feel safe and secure with the childminder and her co- childminder through their play and interactions. There are good settling-in procedures in place to help children feel well supported with their move from home. Children enjoy a variety of homemade meals, helping to promote their good health. During the daily routines, the childminder encourages children to be independent where possible. For example, children confidently wash their hands before meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are happy, motivated and enthusiastic learners. They develop good-social skills and become confident communicators. Children attend toddler groups with the childminder where they meet and interact with new adults and children and form friendships. These help to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474559 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1105749 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 was registered in 2014. She works alongside her daughter who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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