Childminder 319976

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2018 11 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 is extremely warm and welcoming. Children settle quickly in her care and form strong attachments.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder sets clear boundaries for children and uses positive reinforcement strategies in partnership with parents.  The childminder is aware of children's different dispositions and successfully adapts her teaching approach to suit their individual needs. This helps to build children's self- confidence and effectively supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment for children. Children develop independent learning skills as they choose from a selection of toys and resources carefully matched to their interests and fascinations.  Children are confident and keen to invite adults into their play. They are very happy in the setting and are developing a hunger for learning.  The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She alerts them to risks in

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This provision is good

the environment and teaches them how to move safely between levels of the garden.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents and together they evaluate the quality of her provision. She makes improvements to meet the needs of families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not place enough emphasis on her professional development and improving her already good teaching practice.

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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

 focus more on professional development and continue to improve already good teaching practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the setting.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children and took account of the views of parents in written testimonies.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and looked at relevant paperwork, including children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the procedure for reporting a concern about a child's welfare. She is highly vigilant and supervises children well when visiting public places. The childminder monitors children's attendance and keeps a record of visitors to the house. Consequently, she understands how to protect children. The childminder has strong links with the community. For example, children regularly attend toddler groups and visit the library. The childminder works closely with staff at the local pre-school. They share information about children and this helps to provide continuity in care and education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully plans a range of exciting activities for children both in her setting and in the community. She is particularly skilled in supporting children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, she quickly identifies gaps in children's development and shares this information with parents. The childminder knows how to access additional support, and her tenacious attitude and strong partnerships with parents help gain the services children need to succeed. She skilfully supports children's speech and language development. For example, she uses sound games to help children pronounce words and provides a commentary of what they are doing to help develop vocabulary. Children effectively develop their mathematical skills, working out which size of shapes fit through holes in shape sorters. They have a go at counting and the childminder counts back with them, helping them to order numbers correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder adapts children's settling-in procedures to the needs of each family. She gathers detailed information about children and this helps her plan well for their care needs and education from the outset. The childminder is an excellent role model. She is kind and courteous to children and they are exceptionally caring towards one another and are very well mannered. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles. For example, she plans regular opportunities for children to exercise and develop their physical skills, including walks to the local playground and visits to an indoor play gym. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the support they receive from the childminder and say that she is a strong and incredible woman.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing deep thinking skills. Boys are keen to learn how things work and are fascinated by how parts connect and come apart. Children enjoy acting out role play in the outdoor area and have good imaginations. They are keen and enquiring learners and show interest in the natural world. Children enjoy caring for the garden and learning about how plants grow. They socialise well together and are beginning to take turns. Children are making good progress. The skills and attributes that they are gaining prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319976 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1103714 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in the Pudsey area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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