Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 8 September 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 successfully supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works alongside parents and other professionals well to meet children's learning needs.  The childminder is a positive and effective role model. She teaches children to be respectful, to use good manners and to be kind to others. She gives children clear guidance, helping them to manage their own behaviour well.  Parents are exceptionally happy with the service the childminder provides. They comment that she has, 'Brilliant energy and enthusiasm'.  Children make good progress in their learning. The qualified childminder uses her observations and assessments well to monitor children's development. These assist her to support children in achieving what they need to learn next.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, group activities are not planned as well as possible to provide children with the best learning opportunities. Sometimes, the youngest children are not as highly motivated or fully engaged.  The childminder's evaluations of her provision are not yet sufficiently focused on how she can improve her teaching even further to raise children's learning to an outstanding level.

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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

 plan activities more precisely so that children of different ages and abilities can all become fully and effectively involved  strengthen evaluations of practice and identify improvements that can be made to teaching more precisely to enhance children's learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint 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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to protect children from harm and is confident to follow procedures if she has any concerns about their welfare. The childminder ensures her home is safe and secure. She assesses her home and identifies and minimises any risks effectively. The childminder shows a commitment to improving her professional knowledge. For example, recent behavioural training is supporting her to manage challenging behaviour more effectively. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to extend opportunities for the children and to share ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on promoting children's communication and language skills. She sits on the floor with children and talks to them as they play. She models language and introduces new words effectively, such as 'dragonfly'. The childminder sings spontaneously and teaches children a range of songs and rhymes. Children join in enthusiastically, showing their good knowledge. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, she challenges children to identify shapes and gently encourages children to post them in the posting box. The childminder has good partnerships with parents. They share information regularly to ensure children receive the support they need.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder obtains detailed information about children's care needs on entry to her setting. This, along with home visits and flexible settling-in arrangements, helps children to settle quickly. The childminder has created a welcoming and homely environment. She has a range of resources which children access independently. Children have very positive and secure relationships with the childminder and are confident, happy and relaxed in her home. The childminder promotes children's understanding of their local community well. For example, children regularly visit elderly people to sing, dance and play musical instruments. The childminder provides nutritious meals and implements good hygiene routines. Children are physically active and benefit from daily fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills they need in readiness for school. Babies seek interaction from others and develop good social skills. Children count confidently and show a good understanding of 'big' and 'small' as they use different sized magnifying glasses to find bugs. They learn how to be independent, such as feeding themselves and putting on their own shoes. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and thoroughly enjoy looking at photographs of themselves and their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474941 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1105768 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Rawdon, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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