Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 6 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 Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder gathers a wealth of information from parents when their children first start attending the setting. This helps her to develop an understanding of what children know and can already do. n Children behave very well. The childminder is an excellent role model. She sensitively joins in with children's play and follows their lead in learning. Children listen and respond to instructions given. The childminder encourages children to develop excellent sharing and turn-taking skills. This helps to promote their social skills effectively. n Children have excellent opportunities to be physically active. They laugh excitedly as they jump up and down on the trampoline with the childminder. The childminder takes children on regular trips and outings, including visits to a local soft-play centre. n Children develop good literacy skills. They talk about the various marks they make

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This provision is good

during sand play. Children have access to a wide range of mark-making materials, including pens, paints and crayons. n The childminder does not include the views of children and parents to help support her overall evaluation of the setting and identify specific areas for improvement. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend and build on children's investigative and creative skills.

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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 use self-evaluation more effectively to help develop the quality of the provision even further, and gather the views of parents and children in the evaluation process n extend the range of opportunities offered to children to help build on their investigative and creative skills.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an 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 spoke to children during the inspection. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She is highly vigilant in her approach and demonstrates a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder promotes children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she encourages children to think of the possible hazards during outings and activities. Children learn the importance of following road safety rules. The childminder has good arrangements to continue to review her knowledge and skills. She conducts her own professional research and completes regular training. This helps her to keep up to date with changes in guidance. The childminder has established effective partnerships with other early years providers, including schools where children attend. This helps her to provide a continued approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a wealth of resources and activities to help encourage children to make independent choices in their play. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She plans activities based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. The childminder shares this information with parents. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home. Children develop very good communication skills. They engage in comprehensive conversations with the childminder and talk very regularly through role-play games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to learn the importance of following a healthy lifestyle. For example, the childminder takes children on walks to the local shops where children help to buy ingredients. Children help the childminder with baking and cooking activities. They are provided with healthy choices during mealtimes. Children follow good hygiene practices and learn how to develop their self-care skills. The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about the world around them. Children are provided with resources and activities that help to develop their understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They develop good mathematical skills. For example, they learn counting skills during puzzle games. Children learn to recognise different shapes and patterns. Furthermore, children make comparisons between various heights when building models with building blocks. Children are equipped with the key skills needed for their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541284 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10090407 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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