Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 1 March 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 warm and welcoming nature. She knows the children in her care very well. Children are settled and show high levels of involvement and emotional well- being. n The childminder provides a homely environment for the children. Children have access to different learning opportunities and can choose from a wide range of resources available. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. n The childminder makes regular and precise assessments of what children can do. She monitors children's progress closely and plans learning opportunities to close any gaps in their development that might arise. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's welfare and learning. They work well together to support children's learning at home and in the setting. n Children have opportunities to learn about the world around them. They regularly

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This provision is good

access the surrounding parks and woodland areas to extend their outdoor learning. For example, children point out letters on road signs when out and about and enjoy finding different plants, animals and insects on nature hunts. n The childminder does not consistently plan professional development opportunities to help to broaden her knowledge and skills to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level. n The systems in place for self-evaluation are not fully developed. The childminder does not consistently seek the views of children and parents to build on the good service she provides.

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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 extend the focus on professional development, to raise the already good quality of teaching even higher n seek out regular contributions from parents and children, to enhance the self-evaluation process.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by the children. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children and considered the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at samples of children's learning files and records and a range of other documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what action to take should she have any concerns about a child. She has detailed policies and procedures and risk assessments in place. The childminder ensures that children are well supervised and play in a safe and secure environment. She strives to provide children with continuity in their care and learning. The childminder regularly shares children's achievements with parents and offers advice to support children's learning at home. She has established links with other settings that children attend. The childminder is committed to working together with them to help ensure that children's transitions are smooth.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She talks passionately about what they can do and recognises how to progress their learning and development further. The childminder teaches children basic skills well. She uses a range of techniques to support children's communication skills. For example, she introduces a narrative to children's play and extends their language by describing the texture of the sand outside. Children's social skills are reinforced as they work together to build different structures using crates and planks of wood. Children then practise their physical skills and they delight in balancing and jumping on and off the structures they have created. The childminder supports children's independence as they choose their own play activities. She follows the children's lead during their play and adapts activities to suit children's individual needs and interests. Children are engaged and motivated in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children display a sense of belonging as they confidently move around the childminder's home. They are happy and develop strong attachments to the childminder. The childminder provides clear messages about her expectations of children's behaviour. She reminds children to be gentle as they play. Children learn to be kind and helpful towards each other. They learn about differences and similarities between themselves and others through well-planned learning opportunities. For example, the childminder has planned a visit to the local fire station for children to learn about different occupations and ways of life. The childminder encourages children to be healthy. She provides them with a range of healthy snacks and home-cooked meals and they routinely engage in hygiene practices, such as handwashing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are engaged and motivated in their learning. They develop mathematical and early literacy skills as they count the trucks in the mud and listen carefully to the sounds they can hear in the garden. Children are making progress from their starting points in learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542404 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10059600 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Morley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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Registers

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