Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date 29 January 2015

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder is friendly and welcoming to children and they form close relationships with her. She promotes children's emotional well-being as she knows their individual needs and routines. n The childminder skilfully asks children questions to develop their language skills and assess their level of understanding. 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 of how to best support their children's learning at home. n Children benefit from the wide range of outings they attend. They learn about the differences between people and communities as they attend local soft-play areas and stay-and-play groups. Children are very confident and sociable. n The childminder monitors children's progress and uses her in-depth knowledge of the children to identify and close any gaps in their learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not make really good use of continuous professional development opportunities to further enrich the quality of her practice.

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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 make more use of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching and children's experiences to a 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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the setting. n The inspector had a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is able to recognise the signs that a child may be at risk of harm and knows who to contact if she has concerns. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment for children to play and learn. She completes rigorous risk assessments which help to prevent children coming to any harm. This includes regular discussions with the children about how they can stay safe, for example, the importance of regular fire evacuation practises. The childminder attends regular essential training, such as first aid, to update her knowledge. She gathers detailed information from parents about the children before they start and uses this to build on their interests and abilities. The childminder regularly reflects on the provision she offers and makes changes to ensure good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She provides a wide range of interesting activities and resources for children to support all areas of their learning. She follows children's interests to enhance their progress. For example, children enjoy making houses, using straws, sticks and bricks as they follow their interest in the story of 'The three little pigs'. The childminder supports the children further by joining in as they act out of the story, encouraging then to recall the story and developing their vocabulary. Children independently choose their own resources from easily accessible storage and become keen and motivated learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder skilfully promotes excellent behaviour and encourages good manners from the children. Children build firm emotional attachments with the childminder, who fully understands their emotional needs and is a positive role model. She offers praise and encouragement for children's achievements to support their self-esteem and confidence, for example, when they sing a song by themselves. The childminder takes the children out and they enjoy lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise at the park and local soft-play centre. This helps to promote their physical well-being. Children are very independent and consistently manage their own personal care routines, such as washing their hands before snack and feeding themselves. The childminder encourages them to eat healthy foods, such as fruit at snack time, and talks to them about the importance of eating well. Through outings and activities, for example, experiencing food

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

from other cultures, children learn about their local community and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and happy in their learning and make good progress. They communicate very well and make their needs known. They use numbers purposefully in their play, for example, they count as they play hide and seek. Young children are confident to play and explore. They initiate activities and show curiosity about objects around them. Children gain the skills required for the next stage in their learning and as they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319849 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10070921 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2015

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The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Morley near Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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