Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 4 September 2018 Previous inspection date 7 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 Children of all ages and abilities make good progress because the childminder knows how to successfully promote their learning and development. n The childminder interacts well with children to effectively promote their speaking skills. She engages them in conversations and helps them to make links between different experiences. She extends their vocabulary and asks questions to encourage them to express their thoughts and ideas. n Children are safe because the childminder successfully identifies and minimises potential risks to them. She is aware of the appropriate action to take if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. n The childminder supports children's understanding of mathematics well. She encourages them to learn about and recognise a wide range of shapes, such as a star.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not give children the time they need to persevere at tasks and work things out for themselves. n The childminder has not explored all methods to help support parents extend their children's learning at home.

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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 extend opportunities for younger children to solve the problems they encounter as they play n explore further methods to help support parents to extend their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor play area. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualification and training, and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records, policies and procedures, and a range of other documents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times through the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She understands her responsibilities and the procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments and follows clear routines to keep children safe, such as on outings. She is committed to her professional development and keeps up to date with current good practice. The childminder attends training events and researches information to address her training needs. The childminder listens to the views of parents during her daily discussions with them. She uses this feedback to help her to make decisions about future improvements. Good partnerships with other settings that children attend helps to keep her informed about children's progress and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's progress and is aware of their current interests. She uses this information to plan a stimulating environment that provides effective challenge and promotes children's good progress. Children make confident choices about their play and show that they are motivated to learn. The childminder supports this well through her good teaching skills. She responds to children's needs and ideas in a warm and playful manner. Children show good control of their movements as they take part in a sticking activity. They are keen to show the pompoms and tell the childminder that they are small and soft to touch. Children are very keen to sing nursery rhymes before lunch. They choose their favourite and together sing about the five currant buns. As they sing the rhyme, they show the correct number of buns left with their fingers. This helps to promote their numeracy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to follow good hygiene routines from an early age. The childminder models how to wash and wipe hands before eating. Children have good relationships with the childminder and happily follow her good example. They join in cooperative games, such as rolling the special sand and making shapes together. The childminder gives children lots of positive praise as they learn to share and reminds them to say 'please' and 'thank you', promoting good behaviour. The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks and meals, and ensures that they have regular opportunities to play outside. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety and know that they must stay on the path.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the personal and emotional skills needed for their next steps in learning and for their eventual move on to school. They demonstrate good concentration as they complete jigsaws together, matching the shapes. All children relish doing things for themselves and testing their skills. For example, putting on their socks and shoes before going out to play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320035 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064244 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 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in the Garforth area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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