Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 29 November 2018 Previous inspection date 24 April 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 kind and caring. They form positive relationships with the children, which supports their emotional well-being. n Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder makes regular observations of children in their play and accurately assesses their progress. She uses this information to plan the next steps in their learning effectively. n The childminder is committed to continuous improvement and regularly evaluates her provision. She is reflective in her practice and eager to build on her knowledge of how children learn. For example, she has recently completed training to improve her practice. n The premises are safe, secure and clean. The childminder carries out daily checks to ensure children's safety. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents and they speak highly of the setting. They work together to support consistent routines, such as toilet training.

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This provision is good

Parents appreciate the quality of care the childminder and her assistant offer. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's learning by allowing them to think critically and work things out for themselves. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for parents to contribute and share learning experiences from home.

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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 support children to think critically and work things out for themselves n maximize opportunities for parents to contribute and share their children's learning experiences from home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of parts of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to and took into account the written views of parents. n The inspector observed children in their play and their care routines. n The inspector observed an activity led by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has implemented a range of policies and procedures to help her ensure children's health and safety. The childminder and her assistant have attended safeguarding training and understand how to identify abuse and who they should report it to. The childminder is committed to continually improving her practice. She is dedicated to improving the quality of her teaching. Her recent training has given her a deeper understanding of how children learn. She confidently plans activities and experiences to support children's learning and development taking into account their interests and abilities. The childminder has developed a good relationship with the local school and they share information about the children, which supports their learning. She regularly speaks with her assistant to make sure she is up to date with any changes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with the children during their play. She skilfully provides opportunities to introduce new language during everyday activities. For example, while making salt-dough decorations, she talks about shape and size. She introduces numbers as she counts the decorations they are using. The childminder knows the children well and what they are interested in. Since her last inspection, resources are more readily available. This further supports children's interests and allows them to make independent choices. Information received from the parents when they first start allows the childminder to accurately assess children's starting points. Parents give very positive feedback about their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder and her assistant offer continuous praise and encouragement. They support the children to become independent. For example, children peel their own fruit at snack time and are encouraged to put on their shoes and coat before leaving the house. Children are learning to be healthy. They understand that they need to wash their hands before they eat. Regular visits to the local park and play gym with the childminder enables children to access fresh air and supports their physical development. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. For example, when children misuse resources, she gently explains why they should not do that. They are learning right from wrong. The childminder takes positive steps to get to know the family before they start. She sensitively supports children to settle by planning settling-in sessions around each individual child's needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are becoming well prepared for their next stage in learning. Children learn and recognise different colours when they play with the dough. They learn about size and shape as they mould their decorations. Trips out into the wider community support their developing social skills as they make new friends and learn to play in larger groups. Younger children receive good support to develop their increasing physical skills as they learn to walk.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437531 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10059933 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 12 Number of children on roll 30 Date of previous inspection 24 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Drighlington, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and 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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