Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 4 July 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 forms effective partnerships with parents. She shares information daily to help keep them fully informed and involved in their children's care and learning. Parents are happy with their children's care and development. n Children make good progress. The childminder has taken effective action since the last inspection. She has made improvements to gather accurate information about children's starting points from parents. The childminder now monitors children's progress closely to understand their current level of development and plan challenging activities. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She maintains clear, consistent boundaries and children benefit from frequent praise for helping each other and sharing. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She considers what works well and what improvements to make. She seeks the views of others to help maintain good

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This provision is good

standards and drive further improvements. n The childminder does not use her assessment systems as well as possible to consistently identify children's next steps of development precisely in all areas of their learning. n At times, the childminder misses chances to encourage children to carry out small tasks for themselves, to help to build their independence even 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 make better use of monitoring and assessment systems to consistently identify children's next steps of development more precisely and support their learning n enhance the opportunities to develop children's independence even further, to prepare them well for their move to other settings, such as nursery and school.

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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 indoors 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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements. For example, she has attended further training. The childminder now has a wider knowledge and understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns. She carries out daily checks and thorough risk assessments of her premises to help to promote children's safety. The childminder supervises children well. She takes positive steps to develop her skills and knowledge. For example, she attends local training events and uses the knowledge gained to improve the range of activities for children. Feedback from parents is very positive. They comment that their children are happy and settled in the childminder's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information gained from parents and observations of children to assess their age and stage of development well. Young children enjoy taking part in activities that help them to develop control of their movements. They demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination as they use the toy screwdriver and turn it as they place the coloured screws in to the board. Older children tell the childminder colours of the screws and shapes they are putting together. This helps to develop early recognition of colour and shapes. The childminder speaks clearly to children and, uses gestures and thought- provoking questions well. This helps to promote children's communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Since the previous inspection, the childminder ensures she finds out about children's routines and care needs, through discussion with the parents. The childminder talks to children about staying healthy and provides gentle reminders to children about handwashing throughout the day. She provides children with a wide range of healthy and nutritious snacks, home-cooked meals and regular access to drinks throughout the day. The childminder ensures that children have regular opportunities for exercise and fresh air. For example, children enjoy time in the garden where they can climb and run around. They go on regular outings to local parks and soft-play areas, where they learn to socialise with other children. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with other settings that children attend, to help to build consistency in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress, including those children who receive funding. They are confident and curious and show a keen interest in learning. Children experience a varied and interesting range of opportunities to develop their literacy and mathematical skills. For example, the childminder encourages them to press the buttons on the toy laptop and recognise the letters and numbers displayed. As they do this, the children say, 'H is for horse' and recognise numbers. Children are prepared for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301073 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10085120 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Bramley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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