Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 22 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 makes thoughtful settling-in arrangements to ensure that children feel emotionally secure from the start. Children are confident and relaxed in the home- from-home environment. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant and clearly enjoy their warm interactions. n The childminder knows children well. She closely monitors children's progress and plans challenging activities to help to close any gaps in their learning successfully. Children are active explorers and make good progress towards the early learning goals. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities to teach mathematical concepts through play. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. For example, they count reliably to 10, compare objects by size and are beginning to calculate. n The childminder is ambitious and keen to develop her service even further. She works well with her assistant to evaluate and enhance her practice and provision. Recently,

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The provision is good

she has re-designed her garden to provide more imaginative learning experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide the very best opportunities for children to solve problems and build on their critical-thinking skills. n On occasion the childminder misses opportunities to further encourage children to build on their early writing skills.

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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 children to think critically and solve simple problems independently n extend opportunities for children to build further on their early writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, and sampled policies and other relevant documentation. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the children and took account of the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses effective two-way communications to exchange information with them about children's progress, achievements, and next steps. She sends home activities and offers ideas to help parents to build on their child's learning at home well. Effective systems are in place to share important information with other early year's providers, when the time comes for children to move to school or nursery. The childminder makes good use of ongoing professional development opportunities to extend her skills and improve outcomes for children. For example, she has developed a deeper understanding of how to identify and plan for the repeated patterns of behaviour she observes in children's play. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and knows how to raise any concerns with the relevant authorities. She thoroughly risk assesses her home to ensure that children have a safe

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

place to play. The childminder supervises her assistant efficiently and ensures that he completes all essential training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her observations and assessments to identify children's current stage of development and plan for their future learning. She follows children's lead well and engages them in a good range of purposeful activities. Children are resourceful and have a wonderful time pretending to be pirates. The childminder and her assistant join in and make suggestions to help children to build on their storylines well. Children learn how to handle tools safely and competently use scissors to cut out pictures. The childminder enthusiastically reads books and uses different tones and voices to ignite children's imagination and bring the story to life.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a consistent approach to behaviour management and positively reinforces her expectations through praise and encouragement. She uses effective techniques to help children to consider the feelings of others. Children of all ages play amicably together. They know how to take turns and are cooperative and well behaved. The childminder offers a well balanced and nutritious menu to endorse healthy eating practices successfully. Children benefit from daily opportunities to play and explore outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good language and conversational skills. They repeat familiar phrases and learn new words such as 'abracadabra'. They have a good repertoire of songs and sing spontaneously as they play. Children regularly attend local playgroups, where they develop positive relationships with others. These are just some of the many key skills that children develop in readiness for eventual moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539473 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10079307 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Horsforth area of Leeds. She operates Monday to Saturday, all year round, from 7.30am to 7pm, except for family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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