Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 25 September 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 taken swift action to address the weaknesses identified during the last inspection. For example, she completes thorough risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in her home and during outings. n The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment. She knows children well and develops strong, trusting relationships with them. Children are self-assured and boldly explore their surroundings. n The childminder uses accurate observations and assessments to track children's progress and plan precisely for their ongoing learning. She provides a good range of purposeful activities that are linked to children's interests. Children are keen learners, who make good progress from their starting points. n Children develop firm friendships with others and play amicably together. They listen to the childminder and are cooperative and well behaved. n The childminder engages in relevant professional development activities to strengthen

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This provision is good

her skills and improve outcomes for children. For example, she has recently developed a greater understanding of how to promote early writing skills. n Although the childminder recognises her own strengths and weaknesses, she does not encourage parents to contribute to her self-evaluation process, so they can give their opinions and ideas for future developments. n The childminder has not fully developed her questioning techniques in order to provide the very best opportunities for children to think critically.

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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 develop questioning techniques and provide children with even more opportunities to answer questions that challenge them to think critically n develop systems to gather feedback from parents to strengthen self-evaluation procedures and help target areas for future development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including a sample of polices and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures. n The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector talked to the children and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and wider safeguarding issues. She knows how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare to the appropriate authorities. The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents and staff at other settings that children attend. She successfully exchanges information with them about children's progress and next steps to promote a shared approach to their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have a wonderful time pretending to prepare and cook imaginary food. They demonstrate good physical skills as they mix ingredients together and transfer them between containers. The childminder enthusiastically plays alongside children to guide and enhance their play. She makes the most of opportunities that arise to build on children's mathematical learning. For instance, the childminder helps children to identify shapes and compare objects by size. She encourages children to count and introduces mathematical language. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories and talk about the illustrations. They are creative and concentrate well as they use different materials to create patterns and collages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She consistently reminds children to use good manners and helps them to consider the feelings of others. Children are helpful and tidy away resources when they have finished with them. They show an interest in technology and learn how to operate simple equipment. The childminder provides nutritious home- cooked food to promote healthy eating habits. She ensures that children wash their hands thoroughly before meals and snacks. Children play outdoors daily and regularly visit places of interest, such as museums, farms and cafes. They attend local playgroups and visit other childminder's homes, where they develop positive relationships with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are sociable and initiate conversations and interactions with others. They are independent and develop good self-care skills. Children have a positive approach to learning and are keen to explore and try new things. They persevere and remain focussed during activities. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. For example, they recognise some numerals. These are just some of the many skills that children gain in readiness for future learning and their eventual moves to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501046 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10080954 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, 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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