Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 11 February 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 has a nurturing and caring manner. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and clearly enjoy her warm interactions. n The childminder promotes children's language development well. She introduces new vocabulary, models good conversational skills and helps children to pronounce words correctly. Children are strong communicators. n The qualified childminder plans challenging activities that are well matched to children's needs. She knows how children learn and skilfully interacts to build on their existing skills and knowledge. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals. n The childminder values the importance of ongoing professional development. She uses a variety of effective methods to update her knowledge and strengthen her good teaching skills further. For instance, the childminder has completed training to deepen her understanding of how to respond to the repeated patterns of behaviour she

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This provision is good

observes in children's play. n The childminder does not exchange in-depth information about children's ongoing learning with other settings that they attend, to fully promote continuity in their learning. n The childminder does not routinely encourage parents to contribute to her self- evaluation process, so they can give their opinions and ideas for future developments.

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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 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend and exchange information about children's ongoing achievements to further promote continuity in their learning n develop systems to gather feedback from parents, to strengthen self-evaluation procedures and help target areas for future development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector toured the areas of the home that are 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 completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including a sample of polices and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures. She talked to the children during the inspection and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. She uses effective two-way communications to promote continuity in children's learning and care. For instance, she discusses children's progress with parents and provides them with ideas about how they can continue to support their child's learning at home. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well trained in child protection matters and vigilant to the signs of abuse and neglect. She knows the procedure to follow to alert the relevant authorities to any concerns she may have about children's welfare. Her premises are secure and thoroughly risk assessed to make sure that children have a safe place to play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is animated and enthusiastically reads stories, using different voices to ignite children's imagination and bring the characters to life. She helps children to talk about the illustrations and encourages them to recite familiar words and phrases. Children boldly sing songs and copy the actions to rhymes. They concentrate intently as they fit shapes into spaces on inset boards. The supportive childminder provides sensitive guidance to enable children to solve simple problems independently. She makes the most of opportunities that arise to help children to count, calculate and identify numerals as they play. The childminder monitors children's progress efficiently, to assess their current stage of development and plan for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. They laugh and giggle as they play cooperatively with the childminder, throwing a ball back and forth. The childminder constantly praises children for their efforts and achievements. This helps to boost children's confidence and self- motivation successfully. Healthy lifestyles are promoted effectively. For instance, the childminder provides ample opportunities for children to play outdoors and takes them on regular trips into the local community. Children help to prepare fruit for snack and enjoy nutritious meals to endorse good eating habits.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's mathematical skills are developing well. For instance, they count spontaneously as they play and competently categorise objects by size. Children enjoy making marks and draw simple shapes. They are self-assured and confidently explore their surroundings, making decisions about their play. Children are beginning to make- believe and pretend to feed and care for dolls. They are motivated learners, who persevere during activities and discussions. These are just some of the many skills children gain in readiness for later moves to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540633 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10090169 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 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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