Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date 21 March 2019

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder models vocabulary well and asks children purposeful questions and encourages them to think and respond. n Children are starting to manage their own personal care needs, including using the toilet and washing their hands. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote healthy lifestyles and supports children to extend their physical development. n The childminder displays a very calm and caring nature. She provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children settle quickly and build very secure relationships with her. Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages children to use good manners and teaches them to how to keep themselves safe in her house. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. However, she does not sharply focus her evaluations to identify clear plans to strengthen and extend her professional

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This provision is good

development. n The childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's interests in exploring and investigating the natural world even further.

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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 and reinforce good knowledge and skills even further and identify precise plans to support ongoing professional development and drive quality to the highest level n extend children's opportunities to develop their interest and skills in exploring and investigating the natural world further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the categories of abuse and neglect. She fully understands the procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. Since the last inspection, the childminder has ensured that she maintains a safe and secure home, and she has removed any hazardous chemicals. She carries out secure risk assessments and daily checks prior to children arriving to assure children's safety. Established partnerships with schools help to promote consistency for children. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's learning and how they can further support their children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She completes regular observations and assessments to plan for their individual interests and next steps in learning. The childminder regularly shares this information with parents. She spends time listening to children and asks them questions about their home life and the activities they are doing. This helps children to recall events and talk about their interests. The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, she encourages children to count the animals that are the same and younger children count confidently up to 10. The childminder responds with lots of praise and the children then continue to show and name the animals she can see, concentrating well. Children are keen to look at the books available. The childminder asks the children about the shapes and colours that they can see, further expanding children's early mathematical concepts. The childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

plans a good range of play activities that children enjoy. She understands how young children learn through play. Overall, the childminder plans activities that challenge and support children's learning. Her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage is now good.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very confident and demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure. They develop strong attachments with the childminder. Children extend their physical skills in the garden. For example, they ride on bicycles, play on the slide and go to parks, the library and soft-play areas in the community. The childminder provides children with a good range of healthy choices for snacks and meals to promote their good health. Good hygiene routines are embedded into everyday practice. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands before mealtimes and after using the toilet, using disposable towels to prevent cross infection.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points in learning and acquire a wide range of skills in their learning. Children develop good problem-solving skills and work together with the childminder. They are obtaining key skills, positive attitudes to learning and the characteristics they need for the next steps in their development. They are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540211 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10102182 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2019

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Garforth in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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