Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 26 November 2018 Previous inspection date 10 February 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 well-qualified childminder makes good use of professional development activities to strengthen her teaching and improve outcomes for children. For example, recent training has supported her to manage children's behaviour more effectively. n The childminder knows the children well and understands how they learn and develop. She makes regular assessments of what children know and can do and she recognises any gaps in their development. The childminder acts swiftly to tailor play experiences to provide further support in these areas. All children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder is very calm and caring and helps children settle into the setting gradually. Children display a strong sense of security and clearly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's care. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities that arise to build on children's good mathematical skills. For example, she helps children to count the number of carriages

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This provision is good

connected to the train engine. n The childminder does not always gather detailed information from all parents about what children can already do and what they know when they first start attending. n The childminder does not consistently seek the views of parents and children to help her evaluate the provision to aid her drive for continuous improvement.

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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 gather more comprehensive information from all parents about children's achievements and skills on entry n involve parents and children in the evaluation of the provision to help identify further areas for development.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently attended refresher child protection training and demonstrates an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters. The childminder provides a secure environment and ensures her equipment is suitable to use. This maintains children's well-being and safety in her care. Policies and procedures are updated to ensure that they comply with current requirements and these underpin the childminder's good practice. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas. She supports children's transition into school by sharing relevant information with school staff.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled at following children's lead during their play. Children select and use resources independently and are enthusiastic to learn. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For example, she talks continually to children about what they are doing and introduces new words, such as 'telescope' and 'grasshopper'. The childminder skilfully reads stories to children. She uses her voice expertly to enthuse and engage children with the books. The childminder teaches children the skills they need to use one-handed tools safely, such as scissors. She keeps parents informed about the experiences that she provides for children through daily discussions and the sharing of children's learning journals. This enhances parents' understanding about how to best support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, well-resourced environment. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder teaches children how to maintain healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks, and ensures that children benefit from daily exercise and fresh air. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder consistently praises good behaviour and treats children with kindness and respect. This helps to increase children's emotional well-being and sense of self-esteem. Children visit the local community regularly with the childminder where they have opportunities to play with others and learn to value and respect different individuals. Children are very independent and enjoy helping with routine tasks, such as tidying away.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated in their learning and concentrate on activities that interest them. Children's early literacy skills are developing well. For example, they enjoy making marks with felt-tip pens. Children are enthusiastic learners. For example, they excitedly join in playing hide and seek. Children demonstrate good coordination skills as they carefully fix together the train and track. Children name colours and understand positional language, such as 'under' and 'next to'. They are acquiring the necessary skills to be well prepared for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423307 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10070947 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Tingley area of Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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