Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 25 February 2019 Previous inspection date 4 August 2015

p.1

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

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder works successfully with the local nursery to identify how to support children's development. They share information about the different learning opportunities children receive from the childminder and nursery. This supports children's continuity in learning. n The childminder has effective systems in place to observe and assess children's progress. This helps her to find out what children know, can do and need to learn next. This contributes to children's good progress. n Children have developed tender and trusting relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder. For example, babies frequently climb onto the childminder's lap for a soothing and comforting cuddle. n The childminder offers a homely and exceptionally warm and welcoming learning environment. Children enjoy investigating and exploring high-quality resources in the spacious and well-organised childminder's home.

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder does not always use the most effective questioning techniques to support children's thinking and problem-solving skills. n Although the childminder has attended mandatory training, she has not yet accessed professional development opportunities in order to develop her knowledge and improve her teaching skills even further. 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.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n strengthen the quality of teaching further by using highly effective questioning strategies to better support children's thinking skills n focus more precisely on building a targeted programme of professional development to increase knowledge and skills that help raise the quality of teaching and practice even further n enhance the ways to gather feedback from parents to continue to drive forward improvements in the aim for excellence.

p.2

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 looked at relevant documentation, including a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the household. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her child protection training. She has a clear understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse that indicate a child might be at risk. The childminder confidently explains the procedure she will follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. She has a current paediatric first-aid certificate and a first aid at work certificate. This means that she is prepared to deal with any medical emergencies. Children are supervised well and enjoy playing in a safe and secure environment. The childminder completes daily risk assessments and checks the suitability of the provision and resources. This helps to minimise risks and hazards to children. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They comment that she is, 'A brilliant childminder', and that they wouldn't trust anyone else with their children.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play. She helps children to develop their imaginative skills by taking on a role in the home corner. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills. For example, children delight in rolling and pummelling dough. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. She regularly sings number rhymes and songs, and introduces children to different shapes. Overall, the childminder supports children's language development well. She constantly talks with children about what they are doing and introduces new words as they play. Parents actively contribute to their children's ongoing learning, sharing their own observations of any new learning at home.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents to help her to meet children's individual needs. This helps her to promote continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder supports children to stay safe and healthy. For example, at mealtimes she cools food appropriately before giving it to babies. The childminder works directly with parents to make sure children have healthy, varied and balanced lunch boxes. Children behave well in relation to their age and stage of development. The childminder effectively leads by example and is extremely kind, calm and well mannered. Children delight in regular trips to local parks and play gyms with the childminder. This helps them to develop their understanding of the wider world.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and are eager to learn. For example, they squeal with delight when the childminder introduces them to the spider and the spider's web on the climbing frame outdoors. Children demonstrate good independence skills. For example, they put on their coat and shoes before going out to play. Children are developing the skills required for their future learning and the eventual move on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY427240 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064315 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2015

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in East Ardsley, Wakefield. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder and provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5