Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 10 December 2018 Previous inspection date 5 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 childminder and her assistant are friendly, caring and attentive to children's needs. Children display high levels of confidence and boldly explore their surroundings, choosing resources and making decisions about their play. n Children are motivated learners, who make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder makes productive use of her accurate assessments to monitor children's progress and identify their next steps in learning. n The qualified childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. For instance, she speaks audibly and encourages young children to repeat words back to her. Children are keen to engage in discussions and learn new words rapidly. n The childminder works well with parents to promote continuity in children's learning and care. For example, she uses daily diaries to exchange information about what children have achieved and how parents can build on this at home.

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This provision is good

n The childminder uses self-evaluation well to set targets for continued improvement. For example, she plans to develop her garden to provide more varied learning experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors. n Occasionally, the childminder offers children solutions to problems, rather than encouraging them to work things out for themselves. n The childminder has not fully considered ways to strengthen and extend her teaching skills or those of her assistant to help raise the quality of teaching further.

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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 provide children with more opportunities to work things out for themselves and solve simple problems independently n extend professional development activities and focus more precisely on improving teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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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 on children's learning. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises, and sampled policies and other relevant documentation. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures for self-evaluation and considered the views of children and their parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm and is alert to the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She knows how to refer any concerns about children's welfare to the relevant authorities. The childminder checks her home daily to identify and minimise any potential hazards. She supervises children well and supports them to keep themselves safe. For instance, she teaches children simple techniques to help them to negotiate the stairs safely. The childminder supervises her assistant efficiently and ensures that she completes essential training, such as first aid and child protection. Effective systems are in place to share important information with other early years providers to foster a collaborative approach to children's shared learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of individual children's needs and interests to plan suitably challenging learning experiences. For example, children of all ages have a wonderful time exploring trays of seed and clearly enjoy the sensory experience. They demonstrate good physical skills as they competently use tools to fill and empty containers. The experienced childminder introduces mathematical language and makes the most of opportunities to help children to count and calculate. She joins in with children's games, encouraging them to be imaginative as they create rockets and pretend to fly to the moon. Children learn colours and enjoy drawing and making marks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant have created a welcoming and homely environment. They are encouraging and consistently praise children for their efforts and achievements. Children learn good manners and their behaviour is good. The childminder ensures that children follow good hygiene routines. She provides nutritious home-cooked meals to promote healthy eating habits and offers daily opportunities to play and explore outdoors. Children benefit from regular visits to local groups and play centres, where they develop positive relationships with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in readiness for future learning and eventual moves to school. They become absorbed in their play and persevere during activities. Children show an interest in shape and create structures and vertical towers using bricks. They show pride in their achievements and excitedly show the adults their creations. Children know how to take turns and share resources fairly. They form firm friendships with others and play harmoniously together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430584 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10070948 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 13 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Pudsey, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She 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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