Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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 qualified childminder is extremely responsive to children and supports their individual needs effectively. She skilfully teaches children to identify emotions and express their feelings. Children feel safe, are confident and settle quickly in the childminder's care. She supports their emotional needs well.  Children's mathematical skills and understanding are developing well. The childminder consistently uses play opportunities to encourage children to count, recognise numbers, learn about speed and distance, and develop their understanding of positional words, including 'under', 'over', 'high', 'low' and 'in the middle'.  The childminder provides children with sensitive guidance to help them understand what is expected of them. Children play happily together and take turns when playing games. They are very polite and show their good manners. Children's behaviour is good.  Partnerships with the local nursery and schools are well established. The childminder

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This provision is good

forms close relationships with teachers and regularly shares information about children's development. She works on planned programmes of support from other professionals to help foster a shared and consistent approach to help children achieve good outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the background noise levels indoors distract children and make it difficult for them to focus their listening and attention skills fully during activities.  Occasionally, the childminder does not provide older boys with highly challenging activities to extend their understanding of the natural world.

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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

 monitor the background noise levels indoors so that children are not distracted and are able to focus their listening and attention skills fully during activities  provide highly challenging activities for older boys to extend their understanding of the natural world and the impact of changes to help broaden their knowledge further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked relevant documentation, including policies and procedures, attendance and children's learning records. She also discussed the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder confidently identifies a wide range of possible signs of abuse and neglect and knows what to do if concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder accurately records children's attendance. She regularly accesses training and discusses ideas with other childminders. This has a positive impact on her practice, overall. The childminder accurately evaluates her provision and identifies what is done well and areas where improvements can be made. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress. She identifies any delays in their learning and acts swiftly to help children catch up quickly. The childminder keep parents fully informed about their children's learning and development. Parents are very complimentary about the quality of the childminder's care. They describe how, 'She goes the extra mile to support their children'. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant well to ensure she

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well and makes accurate assessments of their learning. She interacts well as children play and effectively encourages their literacy development. Older children identify the initial letter sounds of objects. They confidently write their names and a range of other letters and shapes. Boys confidently ask the childminder to read it, showing their good understanding that writing conveys meaning. The childminder provides regular baking opportunities that children enjoy. They develop their understanding of cause and effect and describe how the chocolate has melted. Young children concentrate well as they persist in pushing dough into the small buckets on the wheel. They show their good understanding and sing, 'Round and round' as the wheel turns. The childminder introduces new and interesting language, including 'ferris wheel' to help extend children's vocabularies successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a well-resourced, friendly and caring environment. She ensures that children enjoy time outdoors in her garden each day. Young children competently climb the steps of the slide and show delight when sliding down. They show good levels of energy as they enthusiastically carry buckets of sand that they mix in the play cement mixer. Older children play cooperatively together and competently throw and catch the rugby ball. Children develop their good physical strength, balance and body control. The childminder promotes good hygiene procedures and supports children's understanding of why this is important. Children know that washing their hands stops germs from spreading. They develop a good awareness of the importance of eating healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Children are very motivated and keen to join in activities. They display good problem-solving skills and negotiate well as they play together with castles and small play people. Children show good levels of independence and competently manage many tasks for themselves. They have a positive attitude to their learning and develop the skills they need in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499063 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1047990 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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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 and lives in the Bramley area of Leeds. She operates all year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant occasionally during the school 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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Telephone number

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