Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 21 May 2019 Previous inspection date 2 March 2016

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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 experienced childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She is committed to providing children with a wide range of activities and individualised care. Children are keen learners who are very eager to explore and investigate. n The childminder makes regular, detailed observations of children's learning. She uses this information effectively to plan what they need to learn next. The childminder improves children's outcomes. n The childminder uses the local area and visits local playgroups to broaden the range of learning experiences offered. This also enables children to be more involved in their wider community and to develop an awareness of the world around them. n All children are polite and behave well. They know what is expected of them and follow the rules and boundaries with confidence. n Children have established strong bonds and attachments with the childminder, which

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This provision is good

helps to support their emotional well-being. Children are happy and settled. n The childminder obtains a range of information about children from parents on entry to her setting. However, she does not obtain as much information as possible about what children already know and can do, to help her plan more accurately for their progress from the start. n The childminder has not fully identified ways to extend her already good practice to raise the quality of teaching and children's outcomes to a higher level.

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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 strengthen the information obtained from parents on entry and find out more about what their children already know and can do, to help establish children's starting points more accurately from the very beginning n enhance self-evaluation processes, to help identify areas for improvement that will raise the quality of teaching and children's outcomes to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation, including policies, procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder. 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 has a good understanding of child protection issues. She has a clear understanding of the procedures that she should follow to report any concerns that she may have. The childminder ensures that her premises are secure. She completes regular risk assessments in the home and during outings. She has good relationships with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's learning and interest in activities. Parents are very positive about the service provided for their children. Since her last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to address the previous recommendations. The childminder has built on the relationships with other early years professionals at settings that children may also attend, to strengthen the consistency of their shared care and learning experiences even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For instance, she introduces new words and engages children in conversation as they play. All children have good opportunities to develop their early literacy skills. For example, children share their favourite stories and enjoy singing and drawing. The childminder enhances mathematical skills as children play games. For example, they count as they find hidden caterpillar pictures, and older children identify missing numbers and demonstrate number recognition. Younger children develop an understanding of 'full' and 'empty' as they fill buckets of compost or water outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully promotes children's physical health. She uses facilities, indoors and outdoors, to help children to be active and develop their muscles. For example, children do a daily dance routine to 'wake their bodies up'. Children develop a good understanding of the importance of healthy eating. For example, they are keen to harvest their own foods from the allotment and garden, such as strawberries and potatoes. The childminder is a good role model. She supports children to learn about feelings and encourages them to be kind to each other. She regularly provides praise and encouragement, which raises children's self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn to become independent and develop self-help skills well. They put on their shoes to play in the garden, wash their hands and feed themselves. Children learn to be helpful and responsible. For example, they very much enjoy helping with everyday tasks such as wiping tables. Children develop friendships and enjoy playing and talking together. The childminder prepares them well with the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345714 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064379 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Roundhay, Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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