Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 1 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 promotes continuity of care for children who attend more than one setting. This ensures that she fully supports children's development and emotional needs. n The childminder keeps parents informed about the experiences she provides for children through daily discussions and sharing of children's learning journals. This enhances parents' understanding about how to best support their children's learning at home. n The childminder knows how children learn and provides them with a range of activities and resources linked to their interests and stages in development. For example, she supports children's enjoyment of books and singing with visits to the local library. n The childminder promotes children's emotional security successfully. Children show that they are happy, settled and secure in the childminder's care. They form close bonds with the childminder and her family. n The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in meeting

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The provision is good

the statutory requirements to ensure children's safety and welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The monitoring of children's progress is not yet rigorous enough to provide the childminder with precise information to maximise children's learning. n The childminder does not focus sharply enough on her professional development, to help to raise the quality of her provision to the highest 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

n build on the systems to check and monitor children's progress to ensure these are accurate and used effectively to maximise the outcomes children achieve n strengthen the programme of professional development to focus on opportunities to raise the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities both indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and is aware of the wider issues surrounding child protection. She is confident about what action to take should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder supervises children well. She carries out daily risk assessments to ensure children play and learn in a safe and secure environment. The childminder maintains her first-aid qualification. This helps her to deal with any incident appropriately. The childminder thinks about how she can make improvements to her practice and has begun to identify her strengths.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder uses her observations of children to identify where they are progressing. This helps her to plan their next steps in learning. The childminder interacts purposefully with children and plans activities which excite and motivate children to learn. For example, children delight in feeling the texture of the shaving foam as it is added to the water. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She consistently reinforces words that children use and introduces new language to help to extend their vocabulary. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. The childminder uses familiar words from their home language to support them in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming and friendly environment. This contributes effectively to children being happy and clearly at ease. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has a gentle and nurturing approach. She consistently praises good behaviour and treats children with kindness and respect. The childminder effectively promotes children's physical well-being and good health. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise through regular visits to the park and walks in the local community. The childminder supports children to develop good hygiene routines and effectively promotes their understanding of healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children happily engage in activities and follow simple instructions well. They listen with interest to stories and engage in conversations about the pictures. Children demonstrate good independence skills. For example, they take off their coats and shoes when they come in from nursery. Children have access to materials to make marks as part of their introduction to early writing. Overall, children are making good progress and are developing the skills that prepare them for future learning, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501802 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10059711 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 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Moortown, Leeds. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 6pm.

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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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