Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2018 16 July 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 offers a welcoming and home-from-home environment. She is professional, organised and has procedures to ensure she promotes children's welfare effectively at all times.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder obtains information about children's interests and starting points in learning from parents. Assessments show that children are working within the typical range of development for their age.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to broaden their friendship group and develop good social skills. They meet up with other childminders and children at playgroups and during days out.  The childminder evaluates the service that she provides. She identifies the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.  The childminder knows children well and understands how they learn and develop. She provides good opportunities for children that follow their interests. Children are

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This provision is good

successfully engaged and motivated to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet embedded a focused programme of professional development to extend her knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching.

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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

 extend the system for professional development to enhance the good practice further and fully support children to reach the very highest levels of achievement.

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Inspection activities

 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 observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified and experienced childminder has a good knowledge of the child protection procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Policies are shared with parents and they are successfully involved in sharing their views and suggestions to support the childminder's reflective practice. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to review, appraise and enhance her practice. She has developed procedures to monitor children's progress closely. The childminder works effectively with parents and other providers to narrow the gaps in children's learning and progress. Children play safely under the childminder's supervision and guidance. The childminder keeps up to date with essential training, such as safeguarding and first aid, to help keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and accurately assesses children's development. She uses this information to plan experiences that extend children's learning well. The childminder has a kind and caring approach and interacts purposefully with children during their activities. She supports children's language development well. For instance, younger children enjoy interacting with the childminder as she reads stories to them. They repeat words and copy the childminder's tone as she reads. Children smile at her and demonstrate their interest and engagement. The childminder gives children opportunities to be independent in their play. She knows when to become involved to support, stimulate or extend children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children are clearly happy in the childminder's care and enjoy spending time with her. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm, kind and teaches children to use good manners. The childminder regularly praises children and promotes their emotional well-being effectively. Children develop a good understanding of their local community. They attend a weekly singing session at the local nursery and take regular trips to different playgroups. Children have many opportunities to socialise with others in larger groups. The childminder successfully supports children's physical skills during daily trips to local parks and play areas. She ensures that children learn about their own safety. For example, two-year-old children learn how to cross roads safely on their way to and from the nursery.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points in learning. They gain the skills they need to help them with the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. The youngest children are confident to communicate their needs with the childminder. Children play with a range of resources and are supported to make choices and follow their interests in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512013 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1103888 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Morley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 6pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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