Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 13 May 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 provides children with a calm, homely and stimulating environment. Children are very happy, settled and confident in her care. They thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in her setting. Children show their obvious affection for the childminder and form strong emotional attachments to her. n The highly qualified childminder regularly observes children and makes precise assessments of their learning. She monitors their development each term and uses this information well to promote ongoing learning and identify areas where children's progress is less than expected. n The childminder provides a range of resources and experiences that help children to understand the differences between themselves and other people. Children learn about the countries of the world and each other's different cultures. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. Children learn to count, identify different shapes, understand 'heavy' and 'light', and understand 'more'

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This provision is good

and 'less'. The childminder also helps children to understand symmetry. For example, she uses the spots on ladybirds to help them understand that they have the same number and pattern of spots on each side of their body. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She provides them with sensitive guidance to help them understand what is expected. Children are caring and kind towards others. Their behaviour is good. n The childminder does not consistently gather detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start to attend. n Occasionally, the childminder is over-enthusiastic with her questioning during activities and, as a result, children do not have time to fully respond.

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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 gather more-detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do, to help tailor planning for their individual learning and development from the start n enhance questioning skills and give young children the time that they need to think about the questions and respond.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector checked relevant documentation, including policies and procedures, training certificates, and children's learning records. n The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder, following a planned activity. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. She took account of the views of parents spoken with during the inspection and the written comments of other parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date and understands how to keep children safe from harm. She knows what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. She implements a range of policies and procedures to support her good practice. The childminder carries out risk assessments in her home and garden and takes the necessary action to minimise risks. The childminder develops good partnerships with parents, overall. She regularly shares information with them about their children's learning and gives them ideas to help support learning at home. Parents are pleased with the progress their children make in the childminder's care and describe how 'happy and content' they are. The childminder accesses training, carries out independent research on early years topics and discusses practice with other colleagues. This helps her to enhance her knowledge and supports her good teaching.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder accurately evaluates the strengths of her provision and identifies areas for improvement to consistently maintain her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides plenty of time for children to play and explore. Children show high levels of concentration during activities. They thoroughly enjoy bathing dolls in the bowl, drying the dolls and dressing them. The childminder supports children's understanding of cause and effect well. She helps them to notice how the water changes when bubble bath is added and how the dry face cloths soak up the water. The childminder supports children's early literacy development well and reads stories each day. She also sings songs rhythmically and introduces different words that begin with the same letter sound to help focus their listening skills. Young children quickly learn and repeat new words. The childminder sensitively reinforces young children's language using the correct pronunciation. Children enjoy drawing and display good pencil control. Children follow their own creative ideas. They show excellent hand-to-eye coordination

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

as they carefully peel the backing from stickers and use them to make pictures. The childminder values children's artwork and helps them to understand what they have achieved.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a well-resourced and welcoming environment for children. She organises play resources well to support children's individual play choices. The childminder places a priority on helping children to develop independence in their self- care skills. Young children wash their own hands and use cutlery competently to eat their lunch. The childminder provides freshly prepared meals and helps children to understand why adopting healthy lifestyles is important. Children develop good balance and physical control of their bodies. They enjoy walks and outings in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They display high levels of motivation, persistence and concentration in their play. Young children are sociable and show their good knowledge of different colours. Children develop a range of skills that they need for the future, including those needed for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541666 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10089869 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 - 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 2017 and lives in the Kippax area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. 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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Registers

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