Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 16 August 2018 Previous inspection date 28 April 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 carefully monitors children's progress to help her to identify and address any gaps in their learning quickly. This contributes towards children making good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder has developed good relationships with parents and they exchange regular information about children's development. This helps to ensure children experience consistent early years care and learning. n Children benefit from regular trips to the local park and toddler groups. These help children to develop their physical and social skills and help to prepare them for school. n The childminder implements and maintains a good range of policies and procedures that helps to promote children's safety, welfare and learning. n The childminder gives plenty of praise to acknowledge children's efforts. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently seek the views of parents to help review the quality of her practice and to set more challenging targets for further development. n On occasions, the childminder does not plan highly challenging activities to help older children to make rapid progress. n The childminder does not fully extend children's awareness of diversity to help to develop their understanding of other people's cultures, faiths and traditions.

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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 strengthen ways to involve parents in evaluating practice and set more challenging targets for future improvements n plan and provide highly challenging experiences for older children n increase the range of opportunities for children to learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, evidence of qualifications, suitability checks of household members,children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection. She also spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder identifies hazards in her home and garden and minimises the risks to children. She has attended training and has a good understanding of child protection issues. The childminder knows how to raise concerns with the relevant authorities. The childminder fosters good links with other childminders, sharing ideas and good practice. This helps her to enhance her knowledge and improve outcomes for children and their families. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of when to seek advice and support from other agencies to support children's learning and development further. Overall, the childminder evaluates her practice well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children and interacts well to guide and enhance their learning. She introduces new vocabulary and uses good questioning techniques, which helps to develop children's language skills. The childminder provides sensitive guidance to help children to overcome challenges and solve problems independently. Children use their imaginations in role play. For instance, they pretend to sell cakes to the childminder. Children count the cakes and talk about the colours, which helps to develop good mathematical skills. Children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes careful arrangements to help children to settle in quickly. This helps children to feel emotionally secure in her care. Children have positive relationships with the childminder and are confident and happy. They are self-assured and relaxed in the childminder's care. Children confidently explore the stimulating environment and help themselves to toys and resources. The childminder offers clear and consistent reminders about what is expected and, as a result, children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages children to begin to develop their independence. For example, older children help to tidy up after activities. The childminder promotes children's good health. For instance, she supports children to attend to their own personal care needs, relevant to their age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are encouraged to share, take turns and listen to others. Children enjoy playing games together and are articulate communicators. Children's emerging literacy skills are well supported as they look at books. They have a positive approach to learning and are developing key skills in readiness for future learning and their later move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319743 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064333 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 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 28 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Morley. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, 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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