Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 15 March 2016

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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 created a welcoming and homely environment. Children form strong bonds with the adults in the setting and welcome their warm interactions. n The qualified childminder knows how young children learn. She uses her secure knowledge of individual children's needs to plans challenging activities. Children are keen learners, who make good progress from their starting points. n Children are very independent and gain good self-care skills. For instance, they competently apply the strategies the childminder has taught them to put on and take off their outer clothing and shoes. n The childminder engages in relevant training and often researches information to strengthen her knowledge and skills further. Recently, she has used knowledge gained from training to provide increased opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not adapt activities in response to children's emerging interests to help them remain fully focused and engaged in adult-led activities. n Information exchanged with other settings that children attend is not detailed enough to ensure consistency and enable the childminder to fully complement children's learning.

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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 respond to children's emerging interests more, to help them remain focused and fully engaged during adult-led activities n build on partnerships with other settings that children attend and share information about children's ongoing achievements to complement teaching in the setting and promote consistency in children's learning even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults working and living on the premises, a sample of policies and discussed assessments of children's learning. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector considered the views of children and parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The dedicated childminder demonstrates a strong desire to be the best that she can be. She works closely with her assistants to review practice and identify clear targets for development. Recently, the childminder has successfully enhanced her garden to provide greater learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters. They are alert to the possible indicators of abuse and know exactly what to do if they have concerns about children's welfare. Daily safety checks and thorough risk assessments help to ensure that children have a safe place to play. The childminder supervises and mentors her assistants efficiently and helps them to develop their practice and personal effectiveness successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are inquisitive and excitedly explore interesting natural objects, using their senses. They have well-developed physical skills and competently use tools to pick up intricate items. The childminder asks a good range of enquiring questions and helps children to share their thoughts and ideas well. She introduces mathematical concepts and supports children to count and order items by size. The childminder makes good use of her accurate assessments to track children's progress and plan for their next stages in learning. She fully exploits her positive relationships with parents to involve them in all aspects of their child's learning and care. For example, the childminder provides parents with ideas and activities to help them to continue to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Healthy lifestyles are promoted well. Children move freely between the well-resourced indoor and outdoor environments. They squeal with delight as they energetically chase after bubbles in the garden and try to catch them. The childminder provides nutritious food and ensures that children follow good hygiene routines. She instigates turn taking games and helps children to consider the feelings of others. Children display high levels of confidence and know the daily routine well. They are cooperative and well behaved. The childminder takes children on regular trips to places of interest. Children say that they particularly enjoy searching for the Gruffalo in the woods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a wealth of valuable skills and competencies in preparation for future learning and school. For instance, they forge firm friendships with others and play cooperatively together. Children link sounds to letters and enjoy making marks and drawing shape. They have a good repertoire of songs and listen to stories with interest.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477924 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064421 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 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Middleton area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with registered assistants. She provides funded early education 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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