Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 completes regular observations and closely monitors children's learning and development. She uses this information to identify what children need to learn next and swiftly recognises any gaps in their development. This helps to ensure children receive the individual support they need in their learning. n The childminder is skilled at following children's lead during self-chosen independent play. Children construct farmyards using various animals and play equipment. They use the models they create to role play and sing nursery rhymes with the childminder. n The childminder organises her setting well. She provides a wide range of toys and resources for children to access and choose independently during play. Children investigate a variety of games and puzzles, which they complete with high levels of interest and enthusiasm. n The childminder builds positive relationships and demonstrates high levels of respect

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This provision is good

for children. She is warm and provides a welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. n Occasionally, the childminder does not allow children enough time to develop their own ideas and extend their own learning during adult-led activities. n Although the childminder evaluates the quality of her setting well, she has not yet fully considered all opportunities to seek feedback from parents and children, which will help her to better evaluate and identify improvement plans. n The childminder does not always make sure that records relating to children's health are maintained and completed 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 allow children more time to develop their own ideas during adult-led activities n continue to refine methods used to seek feedback from parents and children, in order to better identify areas for improvement n improve the process for maintaining information and records held in relation to children's health.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of all areas of the premises which children access. n The inspector held discussions with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She reviewed and discussed children's learning and assessment records and the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector completed a joint observation and discussed this with the childminder at a convenient time. n The inspector reviewed suitability checks for all those living and working on the premises. She reviewed policies, procedures and other records regarding health and safety. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes safeguarding and child protection training. She demonstrates a secure understanding of current child protection issues which may impact a child's welfare. The childminder completes daily risk assessments, which helps to ensure all areas of the premises and children's daily experiences are safe and suitable. The childminder uses self-evaluation to help her identify further training for her continued professional development. The childminder has recently completed training which has helped her to better understand younger children's emotional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn best. She focuses on developing children's self-confidence, communication and language skills. For example, children thoroughly enjoy reading stories with the childminder. They recall key events and guess what might happen next as they help to read famous stories. The childminder listens carefully and responds well to what children say and do during play. Children confidently use electronic play equipment. They select letters of the alphabet and fit these inside an electronic device. Children confidently recognise the letters of their name and correctly sound these out. The childminder encourages children to name various objects which start with each letter sound. Children are making good rates of progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. They label, compare and talk about the benefits of eating fruits every day. Children complete self-care tasks independently. They learn the importance of good hygiene routines and wash their hands after messy play activities and before mealtimes. Children benefit from the time they spend outdoors. They develop good physical and social skills as they take walks in the local community and attend playgroups. This helps children learn about the differences between people in the wider community. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder reminds children to use their good manners and encourages them to say 'please' and 'thank you' when they ask for her help.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and active learners. They are willing to have a go and try things for themselves. Children develop good problem-solving skills as they build towers using three-dimensional shapes and use these as marble runs. They develop their mathematical and physical skills as they make different animals using play dough and stencil cutters. Children help to count the number of turtles and learn that the total number value changes if they add or take one away. Children acquire the skills they need and are well prepared for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499570 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10080013 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 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Whinmoor area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5. She provides early education funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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