Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 4 January 2019 Previous inspection date 5 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 has taken positive action to improve the care and learning she provides. She has attended training to update her skills and knowledge. She engages in ongoing professional development opportunities to help her maintain a good-quality service. n The childminder has secure partnerships with parents. She reviews her practice and seeks their views. Parents' comments about her service are positive. n The childminder finds out children's interests and stage of development. She makes accurate assessments of their progress and uses the information effectively to plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder shares information with parents about activities children have enjoyed so that they can continue them at home. n Children share warm, positive interactions with the friendly and attentive childminder. For example, they enjoy developing storylines using small-world toys. They laugh when

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This provision is good

the childminder uses funny voices for each of the characters. Children are happy and relaxed in her care. The childminder gives them frequent praise and encouragement. This promotes their self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder does not have strong partnerships with other settings children attend, to ensure information about children's ongoing development is shared consistently and continuity in their learning is fully supported. n The childminder does not always keep background noise to a minimum. This means that at times, during activities, children are distracted and do not concentrate fully.

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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 develop further partnerships with other settings children attend, to share more information about children's progress and fully promote continuity in children's learning n keep background noise to a minimum to lessen distractions and help children concentrate fully.

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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 with 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. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse that indicate a child might be at risk. She has a suitable knowledge of wider child protection issues and current guidance, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Her safeguarding policy reflects current advice from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder has completed up-to-date first-aid training. She teaches children well about how to keep themselves safe in different situations. For instance, the childminder shows them how to use the bus safely, how to cross the road and talks to them about the possible dangers posed by strangers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the information she gathers about children well to plan learning experiences that capture their interest and motivate them to learn. Children choose resources and lead their play successfully. The childminder asks relevant questions to encourage them to share their ideas and knowledge. For example, she asks if children know whether any dinosaurs lived in the forest or the sea, and could any of them fly. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills highly successfully. She encourages them to try unusual new words to extend their vocabulary, such as 'crustaceans' and 'periwinkles'. Children demonstrate a love of reading and are keen to share story and factual books. The childminder helps children make connections between their learning experiences, such as recalling what birds they have seen during their walks. They talk about when they had a ride on a big yellow tractor during an

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder actively participates in children's play with enthusiasm. She makes learning fun and children laugh frequently. For example, the childminder shows them how to walk like an astronaut, lumbering to demonstrate the big suits they wear. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to be active and develop their physical skills. For instance, they walk to local parks regularly. Children learn about their immediate and wider community during visits to places of interest. They visit the local library and shops where they meet people from different backgrounds. The childminder encourages children to talk about family and friends. For instance, they choose a seashell for each person who is special to them. This helps to extend their sense of self and place in the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They are keen to learn. They make good progress from their starting points. Children attain key skills and their positive attitudes give them a secure foundation for future learning. Children learn good hygiene routines and develop independent personal care skills. They begin to understand early mathematics, such as comparing objects that are heavy and light. Children use tweezers to move small objects. This helps to support muscle development and the skills they need for early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320554 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10085122 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 3 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 5 July 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the Armley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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