Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2018 Not applicable

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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 very well qualified and is committed to continually improving her knowledge and skills. For example, she regularly completes online and face-to-face training. She effectively uses her reflections of these to improve her practice and the outcomes for children.  The childminder is kind and nurturing. She sets clear expectations and uses appropriate strategies to promote children's good behaviour. She gently supports children to look after their environment and each other. Children are cooperative and take turns. Their behaviour is good.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents state that the childminder, 'Really cares' about their children and that she provides a stimulating environment that is a home from home where their children feel loved and grow in confidence. Children make good progress.  Children's mathematical understanding is developing well. The childminder skilfully uses

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This provision is good

opportunities for children to develop their understanding of numbers and counting as they play. Older children recognise numbers in and out of sequence and count with confidence. The childminder models counting as young children confidently stack bricks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always teach the sounds of individual letters correctly when helping children to develop their literacy skills.  The childminder does not consistently develop good links with some of the other settings that children attend.

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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

 help children learn to link the correct sound to letters  develop consistent arrangements for sharing information about children's development with some of the other settings that they attend to enable a joined-up approach to planning for children's future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and evaluated how this supports children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked a selection of documents, including policies and procedures, assessments and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder and discussed her self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents provided for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of broader safeguarding and child protection issues updated and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare. A range of policies and procedures underpin her good practice. The childminder accurately evaluates the quality of her provision and seeks the views of parents to help identify further improvements. The childminder meticulously reviews and tracks children's progress each term. She uses her accurate assessments to plan experiences that build on children's particular interests and further extend their learning successfully. She shares these routinely with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very responsive to children's interests and ideas and interacts well during their play. For example, she provides play resources that motivate boys as they imaginatively act out situations within their understanding. Boys pretend to make the childminder better as they wrap bandages around her arm. The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language skills. She listens attentively to children, reinforces their language and reflects back what they say to help extend their developing vocabulary, overall. In addition, the childminder reads using good tone and expression in her voice, both in English and in Polish. This helps to focus children's listening skills well. Older children confidently repeat the phrases in both languages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and homely environment. She develops warm and trusting relationships with children. They are settled and happy in the childminder's home. This helps to effectively promote children's emotional well-being. Children develop healthy lifestyles from a young age. The childminder provides nutritious home-cooked meals, plenty of fresh fruit and lots of opportunities to play outdoors. Boys enthusiastically dance and follow instructions accurately. They use their imagination to represent different animals and confidently move their bodies. The childminder joins in and motivates children even more to move energetically and become out of breath. The childminder reminds children how to keep themselves safe when playing together. Children's physical skills develop well. The childminder helps children gain an understanding of the differences between themselves and other people. For example, she talks to them about the colour of

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Outcomes for children are good

Children work comfortably in the typical range of development for their age, including those who speak English as an additional language. Children are motivated, active learners who demonstrate curiosity and determination. Young children demonstrate good physical control as they build towers with bricks. Boys display a good knowledge of songs and rhymes and sing enthusiastically. Young children display an interest in books and understand how to handle them carefully. Children develop the skills and attitudes they need for their future learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497773 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1042424 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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