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 evaluates her practice and gains the views of parents and children through a range of methods. She uses this information to help her build on and improve her practice. n The childminder provides a wide range of appropriate and challenging activities and children enjoy their learning. They benefit from carefully planned activities that help them to build on what they already know and can do. This contributes to the good progress they make in their learning. n The childminder prioritises children's safety well. Her home is secure and she completes daily checks on the environment to ensure that any potential risks to children are minimised. Children play and learn in an environment that is safe. n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. The childminder provides lots of verbal reassurance and is full of praise. This helps children to form secure attachments and promotes their sense of security and belonging.

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides parents with updates about their child's day and keeps them well informed about planned activities and children's achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Some children do not have consistent opportunities to learn about and understand their own backgrounds and home lives. n The childminder does not promote children's independent self-care skills as well as possible.

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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 enhance opportunities for children to learn about and understand their own backgrounds and home lives n develop better opportunities for children to become more independent in their self-care skills.

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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 indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided. n The inspector checked relevant documentation, including suitability checks, policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to protect children. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that would concern her about a child's welfare. The childminder knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date of any legislative changes and understands how these will impact on her provision; for example, she has recently completed online training and reviewed her policies and procedures to reflect any changes. The childminder works closely with parents to seek detailed information about children's achievements when they first start. This helps her to plan more precisely for children's future learning. Parents are complimentary about the service provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's development levels, monitors their progress and accurately identifies their next steps in learning. Children develop a love of books and delight in listening to their favourite story. They excitedly join in and use props to help tell the story. The childminder provides further opportunities to extend the story; for example, she hides animals in the sand in the outdoor environment linked to the story and provides creative resources for children to draw their favourite animals. The childminder introduces new skills and ideas to challenge children; for example, she uses everyday events to teach the children about mathematics. They discuss quantity, size and shape when letters are posted through the letterbox. Children explore and investigate nature and wildlife outdoors, for example, when they find a spider in the playhouse outside and visit places of interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a welcoming environment and show that they feel at home; for example, they move around the home freely selecting their own activities from a range of resources. Children benefit greatly from many opportunities to socialise in larger groups when they attend a variety of playgroups with the childminder. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns, and good behaviour is promoted well. The childminder encourages children to develop their physical skills. Children benefit from regular play outside in the garden. They are encouraged to eat a range of healthy, nutritional snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children show interest in counting objects during play; for instance, they count items of food in the kitchen role- play area and ask the childminder if she would like more when they make dinner. They are developing skills that will enhance their future learning well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537413 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10077271 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 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Kirkstall area of Leeds. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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