Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 8 February 2019 Previous inspection date 24 February 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 has a good understanding of how children learn. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder has developed effective relationships with other early years providers. They work together to provide consistency and continuity in children's learning. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children to develop their language and communication skills. She encourages children to be verbal and inquisitive and to share their thoughts and ideas. n Children are happy, comfortable and confident in the childminder's home. The childminder knows them very well and is sensitive to their needs. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and enjoy playing alongside her and their peers. n The childminder shares her procedures with parents to help them understand her working practices. n The current programme for professional development is not yet highly targeted on

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This provision is good

improving the quality of practice to an even higher level. n Initial information requested from parents about children's prior learning is not comprehensive enough to help to inform planning right from the start. n On occasions, the childminder does not organise activities effectively to help children to positively interact and build on their learning.

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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 make the most of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of practice to an exceptional standard n seek more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development abilities on entry, to inform initial assessments and promote more rapid progress from the start n review the organisation of some activities to effectively help children to extend their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's assessment records, policies and procedures and evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children both indoors and outdoors and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident in her knowledge of the reporting procedures. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to improve the quality of her provision. She has developed effective relationships with other childminders in the local area, with whom she shares ideas and reflects upon her own practice. The childminder has established good relationships with parents, overall. She gives them regular verbal feedback about their child's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's quality of teaching is good overall. She plays alongside children, skilfully questioning them and modelling appropriate language. The childminder knows the children well and plans activities to promote their learning and development. For example, older children thoroughly enjoy playing a game and learning about sharing and taking turns. Children count and identify colours and numbers as they play. This helps to develop their mathematical skills. The childminder monitors children's progress to identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident to explore their surroundings. They access toys and equipment to support and extend their play. Children are encouraged to become independent in a range of ways. For example, the childminder supports children as they dress themselves in different role-play outfits. They wipe their own noses and dispose of the tissues. These skills help to prepare children well for school. Children behave well. The childminder praises their achievements and promotes their self-esteem. Children have good opportunities to develop their social skills, which helps to support their future move on to pre-school and school. For instance, they visit local soft-play areas where they mix with larger groups of children. Children have many opportunities to be outdoors and to be active, supporting their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and work within the range of development typical for their age. They are motivated to learn. Children demonstrate good levels of concentration and persistence as they turn and match pictures and shapes in puzzles. They enjoy sorting different sized objects into groups. Children demonstrate good levels of self-care and self-esteem as they competently manage their own personal needs. They develop key skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360125 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10070937 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Seacroft, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded places for 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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