Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2018 30 March 2015

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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 clear plan for improvement and is dedicated to developing her provision to suit the changing needs of children. She welcomes views from parents and uses these to enhance her already good-quality practice.  The childminder and her assistant work together well to plan for children using their interests and needs. They provide exciting activities and varied opportunities, in and out of the home for children to take part in. For example, children enjoy daily walks and picnics in the park and trips to museums and farms.  Children are well settled and have secure attachments with the childminder and her assistant. They are independent throughout the day and show good emotional well- being and self-esteem.  Children confidently access the range of resources available to them and are motivated during activities. They are proud to express themselves and demonstrate what they can do. They have a positive attitude towards each other and the tasks they choose to

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This provision is good

complete.  Children are prepared for their eventual move on to school and are developing key skills to support their future learning from a young age, such as confidence and independence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion during play, the childminder does not challenge children enough to extend their thinking.  Sometimes, opportunities for children to use technology are not fully explored.

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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 more challenge for children during play that helps them extend their thinking  create opportunities for children to use technology for a purpose in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector took account the views of parents through written accounts.  The inspector held a number of discussion with the childminder and her assistant at suitable times during the inspection.  The inspector looked through relevant documentation. For example, she checked the suitability of people living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children and their families. She has excellent relationships with parents and keeps them up to date with their children's learning and developmental stages. They contribute to children's assessment using an online tool and they share children's interests from home. The childminder completes regular training and attends networking groups to enhance her skills and keep up to date. In addition, she supports her assistant well to develop professionally and improve his knowledge. The childminder has a secure awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and understands how to report any concerns for their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder often monitors her equipment and resources to ensure the play area, generally, meets the needs of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's development through observation and tracks their progress regularly. She works with other settings, where appropriate, to share information about children's learning and uses this to inform future learning plans. The childminder and her assistant teach children well during their play. They listen to children's views and adapt activities to suit their emerging interests. Children remain engaged in quality activities for long periods of time. The childminder identifies any gaps in learning swiftly and she actively supports children and their families to build on any delayed skills. The childminder encourages communication from all children and even babies attempt to talk and express their needs with confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children fully understand the clear boundaries set by the childminder and she manages behaviour particularly well. Children receive praise and rewards and the childminder uses a calm tone when explaining unwanted actions. Children are sensitive to each other and very polite during play and at mealtimes. They enjoy a varied menu of healthy food prepared in the setting and often have 'taster days' of food from different cultures. This helps develop their understanding of diversity. In addition, they regularly learn and discuss people and their differences from the wider community. The childminder encourages children to join in with the 'tidy-up' song. They put their activities away and develop an awareness of risk in their play, as well as working together. The childminder meets specific care needs of all children and ensures they feel safe and happy.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their initial starting points. Children enjoy developing their literacy skills when singing songs and recalling stories and events. For example, children talk about and re-enact their recent visit to a farm using sentences and animal noises. Older children are very aware of babies and often help them during play by sharing and showing them how to take turns. Children are developing good physical skills and have enjoyed exercising at a local play gym.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419724 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1094598 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Pudsey, West Yorkshire. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except 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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