Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 25 February 2019 Previous inspection date 4 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 keeps suitable records. She applies policies and procedures successfully to support her good practice. The childminder carries out daily safety checks to reduce any hazards. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare to the utmost level. n The childminder knows children well. She makes frequent observations and assessments of children's learning and monitors their progress effectively. The childminder recognises children who may need additional support and works closely with parents to help children catch up in their development. Children make good progress during their time in the setting. n The childminder is calm and caring. She, and her co-childminder, develop exceptionally close relationships with children, who clearly enjoy the time that they spend with them. Children are confident and develop a deep sense of belonging. Their emotional well- being is effectively supported.

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This provision is good

n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are highly complimentary about the service provided. They comment that the childminder offers 'fantastic care', which they 'cannot rate highly enough'. n The childminder has not yet fully explored further ways to enhance her current level of knowledge and understanding, in order to extend her teaching skills to an even higher level. n The childminder and her co-childminder are enhancing the ways to drive forward future improvements and evaluate their setting. However, they do not currently gather feedback from parents to take account of their views.

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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 maximise professional development opportunities to help extend teaching skills to an even higher level n enhance the ways to gather feedback from parents to continue to drive forward improvements in the aim for excellence.

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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 outdoors, 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 has recently refreshed her child protection training. She is aware of the importance of preventing children from being drawn into dangerous situations. The childminder has a very good awareness of how to identify possible signs of abuse and know what action to take should an allegation be made against herself or her co-childminder. She completes all mandatory training and holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that she knows what to do in the event of a medical emergency. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years, which she plans to complete and share with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder interacts purposefully with children and supports them as they lead their own play. The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language skills successfully. She speaks slowly and uses words in simple sentences to help young children understand what she means. The childminder makes good use of questions to promote older children's thinking. For example, she encourages children to consider what colour banana ice cream might be. The childminder supports children's mathematical development through play. For example, she describes the cars as going 'up' in the garage lift and how they come 'down'. The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She communicates effectively, sharing daily information about children's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and exceptionally stimulating environment, indoors and outdoors. There is a wealth of interesting resources that children access independently. The childminder is a positive role model. She is patient, caring and consistent in her approach towards children. Children learn to be polite and helpful. Their behaviour is good. The childminder places great emphasis on promoting healthy practices. For example, children benefit from being physically active and spending time in the fresh air each day. The childminder offers a wide range of opportunities to help children learn about the world around them and the local community. This helps children to respect and value each other's differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Younger children listen well to simple instructions and are beginning to join in with singing familiar songs and rhymes. This helps to promote their literacy skills. Children learn good hygiene routines and develop independent personal care skills. For example, they confidently put on their coats and shoes. Children become absorbed in their chosen activities and concentrate for long periods of time relative to their age. The childminder prepares children well for their next stage in learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320684 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10098653 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in East Ardsley, Leeds. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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