Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 29 April 2019 Previous inspection date 23 February 2015

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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

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children have access to a range of stimulating experiences which extend their learning across all areas of the curriculum. n Children feel safe and secure and have good relationships with the childminder. As a result, they show confidence and high levels of well-being. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills extremely well using a range of successful techniques. She uses simple words and sounds when communicating with babies, as well as sign language. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They describe her as being 'friendly, approachable and always happy'. Parents praise the excellent 'getting to know you' sessions that she provides when children first attend. n Changes have recently been made to the outdoor space. The childminder's improvement plans include provision for children to plant and tend their own herb

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This provision is good

garden. n The childminder does not make the most of ongoing training to update her knowledge and improve the quality of her teaching.

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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 continue to enhance the outdoor area to fully support children's learning and development, especially for those children who prefer to learn outdoors n attend further training to strengthen existing knowledge and raise the quality of provision to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed all the areas of the childminder's home used by the children. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children and considered the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at samples of children's learning files and records, along with a range of other documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at a range of written feedback from parents. 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 signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice and has effective programmes in place for self-evaluation. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children and uses their suggestions to drive forward improvements. Children use a suggestions box to share their ideas about how to improve the service. The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She works closely with them to support children's learning, offering advice about weaning and how to promote children's communication and language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children and families well. She involves parents in obtaining children's starting points and keeps them informed about their children's achievements. Her assessments of what children can do are accurate. The childminder closely monitors children's ongoing development and plans for their next steps in learning. She knows how children learn and develop and focuses on teaching the basics. These include communication, language, social, emotional and physical skills so that children have secure foundations. The childminder is very positive and children benefit from the support that she gives. Children demonstrate high levels of self-esteem, confidence and interest as they investigate and explore the childminder's home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children move around the childminder's home freely, exploring the range of different resources available. They are very settled and show good relationships with the childminder. For instance, babies regularly seek comfort from the childminder and are very affectionate towards her. The childminder helps children to become independent in managing their own self-care needs. Babies practise feeding themselves a healthy range of meals and snacks. Children develop an understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family experience. They learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences through a range of activities that teach them about the wider world. Children enjoy socialising with their peers as they regularly meet up at a local childminders' group. They visit various places such as the farm, seaside and playgroups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very active and happy learners. They make good progress from their starting points. Children are becoming more confident and self-assured as they make their own choices during play. They are willing to 'have a go' and learn new skills. Young children enjoy their time with the childminder and are developing key skills ready for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319804 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10070920 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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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