Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 24 August 2018 Previous inspection date 10 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder has high expectations for all children. She meticulously records their learning and uses this to monitor the good progress they make. This helps the childminder to swiftly identify and address any gaps in learning. Children are well prepared for their next stages. n Children are self-assured and settled. They develop a wonderful bond with the childminder, who is sensitive and responsive to their individual needs. Children explore their environment with high levels of interest and confidence. n Children have access to a variety of resources, which they independently select and use in play. The childminder plans interesting activities, which helps to engage and enrich opportunities for children's learning. n The childminder continues to seek the views of both parents and children, to evaluate the quality of her setting and the service she provides for families. She includes their feedback in her continuous plans to improve the already high standard of care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder evaluates the quality of her setting well, she does not seek opportunities to extend her professional development further, to maintain and raise the already good 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

n continue to seek opportunities to attend further training, to maintain and enrich the already good opportunities for children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector reviewed child protection policies and procedures, and other records regarding health and safety. She reviewed the relevant documentation regarding the suitability checks for all those living on the premises aged 16 years and over. n The inspector had a tour of all areas of the premises children access. n The inspector spoke to parents, children and the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector discussed children's learning records, observations and assessments with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow in the event she should have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder considers children's safety very well. For example, she completes robust risk assessments in the home and on outings, to help her minimise hazards and risks to children's safety. The childminder completes suitability checks for all those who live on the premises aged 16 years and over, to ensure all those who have access to children are suitable. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn best. She knows the children who attend her setting very well. She delivers good-quality learning experiences that are well matched to children's individual needs. The childminder gathers information about children's interests, likes and dislikes when they first start at the setting. She completes a monitoring sheet with parents, to

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

record what children know and can already do. This helps children settle quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are free to make independent choices in their play. She seeks the views of children and parents, and includes these in her plans for what children learn next. For example, children express their interest in butterflies as they observe them in a local sensory garden. The childminder implements this into her provision plan, where children learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. They have butterfly cocoons and observe the changes which occur on a daily basis. Children excitedly discuss these and exchange ideas of what colours the butterflies will be when they hatch. Children are imaginative and engage in their learning very well. Parents receive newsletters to keep them informed and that suggest ways to further support their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn the importance of keeping themselves healthy, as they eat nutritious meals and access regular exercise in the well-planned outdoor provision. Children take care of their personal needs as they independently complete daily routines, such as brushing their teeth and washing their hands before meals. They make regular visits into their local community with the childminder, and learn about the differences between themselves and others through activities and resources; for example, accessing the local playgroup to meet other children from their community, reading stories and completing jigsaw puzzles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good rates of progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their next stages of learning and eventual move to school. Children are motivated and display high levels of enjoyment and engagement, as they explore their environment. Younger children develop their language and mathematical skills as they play. Older children develop their literacy skills as they read stories to younger children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412274 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064306 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 10 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She is open all year round from 7am until 6pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2. She provides free funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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Registers

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