Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 8 February 2019 Previous inspection date 9 September 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 provides parents with regular updates regarding their children's development. She supports parents to continue their children's learning at home. n The childminder recognises the benefits of carrying out regular self-evaluation. Clear priorities to improve are identified to enable her to drive future development. n The childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities and play materials. Children are encouraged to choose their own tasks in order to help to promote their independence and decision-making skills. They are motivated learners and make good progress. n The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She provides children with reassurance, encouragement and praise as they play. Children are well settled and happy. n Even though partnerships with parents are good, the childminder does not gather enough detailed information from them about their children's prior knowledge and

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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 build on ways to gather more precise information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of who she must inform should she be concerned about a child's welfare, and is vigilant about children's safety. For example, she completes daily safety checks to ensure the environment is safe for children and considers potential risks for different activities, such as when she goes on an outing. The childminder is fully committed to her role as an early years practitioner. She seeks out relevant training to help improve her knowledge and skills, and she keep up to date with new initiatives and legislation. Partnerships with other professionals are positive. For example, the childminder has close partnerships with a group of other childminders who regularly meet to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

At the time of the inspection, the children were excited about making a mixture using cornflour and hair conditioner. They showed great fascination while making predictions as they mixed the different media together. The childminder facilitated the activity well as she made suggestions and added resources and materials at appropriate times. She encourages children to use a range of mathematical language, such as 'big' and 'little', and 'heavy' and 'light'. The childminder supports children to use descriptive language. For example, they told her that their mixture felt sticky and cold. Children have ample opportunities to develop their early literacy skills, such as looking at books and exploring different ways to make marks. Children persevere and eventually succeed, developing their physical skills and confidence in their own ability. For example, they use the scissors to cut a variety of materials, and use glue and paints to create unique pieces of artwork.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder fosters healthy lifestyles. Children learn the benefits of eating a balanced diet. For example, the childminder discusses healthy options with children as they choose their own sandwich filling and fruit. The childminder is skilled at helping children to understand how to assess dangers and manage risks for themselves. For example, they learn how to handle knives safely when they butter their bread. The childminder encourages children to manage their own personal needs. For example, they wash their hands independently after playing with play dough and before eating. Children's behaviour is good. They follow rules and instructions, such as tidying away toys after they have used them. Children use good manners, such as saying 'please' when they ask for something.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning and, ultimately, their move on to school. Children use their imaginations well. For example, they play with the toy kitchen and offer pretend foods to the childminder. Children learn about the wider community. They go on regular outings to the local supermarkets and parks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418293 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064311 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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