Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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 is kind and caring. She forms strong relationships with children and attends to their needs promptly. Children demonstrate good levels of self-esteem and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder models play well. Children gain the confidence to explore their environment. The childminder provides children with age-appropriate activities.  Children's behaviour is managed effectively by the childminder. She sensitively supports them to share resources and to be kind to one another. She uses a calm and consistent approach and acts as a good role model.  The childminder attends local community groups and plans regular outings with children. This helps to support children's personal, social and emotional development as they learn to mix with other children and adults in a range of different environments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder is aware of children's capabilities and achievements, she does not use robust monitoring systems to enable her to recognise and quickly address any possible gaps in their learning.  The childminder has not explored all methods to help parents extend their children's learning at home.  The majority of resources are freely available to children to make free choices in their play. The childminder has not considered how to make use of all opportunities, such as children's free access to books to further enhance their vocabulary and literacy skills.

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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

 track children's progress more effectively to quickly recognise and address any potential gaps in their learning  explore more ways to continuously share information with parents to help them further support their child's learning at home  make use of all opportunities to further extend children's language and literacy skills.

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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.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and from written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has recently attended a course on forthcoming changes to the data protection legislation to ensure her knowledge is kept up to date. She also meets regularly with other childminders to share good practice ideas. The childminder completes comprehensive risk assessments to ensure that her home is safe and secure and to minimise potential hazards. She reviews her practice and, as part of this process, she seeks feedback from parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She offers children resources that are in line with their interests. The childminder joins in with their play and nurtures their growing imaginations. For example, as children prepare dinner in the role- play kitchen she talks to them about what they are doing, engages them in conversation and extends their vocabulary. Children develop confidence as they play with pretend microphones and play with the musical instruments, singing their favourite songs. She provides babies with a running commentary as she plays alongside them and responds to their sounds and emerging words. Babies smile at her and demonstrate interest and engagement. They practise newly discovered physical skills as they become increasingly mobile, pulling themselves up on the furniture.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a calm and relaxed environment. She frequently praises them for their achievements, helping to promote their self-esteem. The childminder works closely with parents from the start to share information about children's care routines and help them settle. The childminder helps children to develop their independence and self-care skills. For example, she encourages young children to put on their own shoes before they go outside and babies to feed themselves with finger food. She promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks. Children have frequent opportunities to participate in activities that allow them to enjoy the outdoors. Parents comment enthusiastically about the care that the childminder provides and the progress that their children make.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve the milestones expected for their age and stage of development. Children show they are confident and happy in the care of the childminder. Children focus for extended periods of time on their chosen activities. They enjoy spending time with others and learn how to communicate effectively. This helps children to develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471835 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1105643 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 Roundhay area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. 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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