Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 17 April 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 demonstrates a strong capacity to improve. She seeks the views of parents, to evaluate the quality of the setting and identify any areas to enhance the already high standards of care. n The childminder meticulously completes ongoing observations and carefully monitors the progress children make in their learning. She uses this information to swiftly identify and address any gaps in their development. Children are making consistently good rates of progress. n The childminder plans a wide range of experiences for children. These are well matched to their individual interests and next step learning objectives. Children are engaged and motivated learners. n Children build positive relationships with the friendly and attentive childminder. The childminder makes good use of settling-in periods and collects detailed information about each child's individual needs and interests, ensuring these are met. Children are

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This provision is good

comfortable, happy and relaxed in her care. n The childminder does not always recognise ways to fully foster and promote children's independence, for example, during mealtime routines. n The childminder does not yet make the most of opportunities to involve parents when completing the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Furthermore, she does not seek feedback from other professionals involved in completing these development reviews, to support integrated working.

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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 opportunities to further develop children's independence n strengthen communication between parents and other professionals when completing progress checks for children aged between two and three years, to support integrated working.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documents, including training certificates and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has implemented a comprehensive policy to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She demonstrates a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder ensures all adults living or working on the premises have the necessary suitability checks completed. She completes robust risk assessments to ensure the areas of the premises children access are suitable before they arrive at the setting. This helps to ensure children's health, safety and well-being. The childminder is well qualified and recognises the importance of completing further training to extend her skills. For example, she completes her own research online and attends training with other professionals to share best practice. This helps to maintain the consistently good levels of teaching and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's individual personalities and what they need to help to support their good learning and development. She carefully weaves children's interests and learning styles into their daily experiences and activities. The childminder responds to children as they play and develops their emerging communication and language skills. For example, she models new language to children and encourages them to babble and make different animal sounds as they read books. The childminder uses a great deal of expression in her voice to help children make connections between different feelings and emotions. For example, she talks about the 'fierce' lion and the 'grumpy' camel.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder understands how to support very young children's emerging physical skills. For example, she provides infants with 'tummy time' and places play equipment slightly out of their reach to encourage crawling. Children are encouraged to walk around furniture and hold the childminder's hand to develop the strength in their muscles. This helps to prepare children for walking independently. Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors and take regular walks to the local park. Children have healthy snacks and meals freshly prepared for them each day. The childminder prompts very young children to access drinking water throughout the day. This helps to promote children's health and well-being from a very young age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good mathematical skills from an early age. They begin to learn about size and use their hands to demonstrate how big or small animals are. Children develop a good understanding of how to use simple technology. For example, they post various sized shapes into an electronic toy. This makes the lights flash and music play, and they enjoy moving their whole bodies to the music. Children are stimulated and enthralled by the range of interesting play equipment provided for them. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their next stages of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498965 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10059444 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 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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