Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 13 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is well organised and dedicated in her role. She has addressed the actions and recommendations set at her last inspection. The childminder works closely with the local authority adviser and accurately evaluates the quality of her provision. n The childminder skilfully supports and extends children's mathematical development. Children count confidently, identify and match shapes, understand equal amounts of objects and complete simple addition. For example, children add four jigsaw pieces and two jigsaw pieces together and state, 'There are six'. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very complimentary about the quality of the care and learning experiences the childminder provides. They describe how she nurtures their children, helps them to develop confidence and prepares them well for school. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder helps children to flourish in their communication and language development. She engages children in conversations, encourages their memory recall and challenges their thinking. The childminder sensitively reinforces children's speech and gives the correct pronunciation. Children make good progress. n The childminder supports children's emotional development very well. Children are extremely confident, settled and thrive in the childminder's care. They show their obvious affection for her. The childminder successfully helps children to identify and name feelings. Children show high levels of empathy towards others. n The childminder develops strong relationships with local schools. She shares information and documentation about children's learning with teachers when they move on to nursery and school. This helps to create continuity for children. n The childminder does not consistently use opportunities to encourage and support

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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 make the most of opportunities that arise to fully encourage and support older children's early writing skills.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including suitability checks, policies and procedures, and children's learning records. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her child protection knowledge up to date. She understands the procedure to follow should she be concerned about children's safety and welfare. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about their children's development during settling-in visits. She uses this information well to tailor activities to support their individual learning from the start. The childminder continues to monitor children's ongoing learning. She completes the required progress check for children aged between two and three years and shares this with parents. The childminder identifies areas where children are progressing well and where they would benefit from extra support. She carries out research on early years topics and accesses training. This has a positive impact on her practice and children's learning, overall.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children regularly and makes accurate assessments of their learning. She uses what she knows about children to plan activities to extend their knowledge. The childminder uses children's interest in jigsaws particularly well to encourage their early reading skills. Children confidently identify the initial letter sounds that their names begin with. They also recognise many letters from the alphabet and display their knowledge of the corresponding letter sounds that a range of objects and animals begin with. The childminder sensitively joins in children's imaginative play. Boys enjoy making pretend cups of tea for her. The childminder supports children's interest in nature and draws their attention to the squirrels in her garden. Children confidently describe how the squirrels run on the fence and up the tree.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides an exceptionally welcoming, homely and inclusive environment. Children are very polite. They show a sense of fairness as they share and take turns when playing games. Their behaviour is excellent. The childminder helps children to learn about the different people who can help them. Children show their secure understanding and confidently identify how firefighters, paramedics and the police can help them. The childminder supports children's physical skills extremely well. She ensures that they enjoy walks in the local community each day in all weathers, including the rain. Children show high levels of energy and excellent coordination of their body as they dance to the music they create. The childminder successfully helps children to understand the importance of making healthy food choices from an early age. Children display their excellent understanding of why good hygiene is important.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They enjoy visiting the library and show a strong interest in books. Children are curious and motivated in their learning. They concentrate well. Older children retell familiar stories and make independent play choices. All children display good attitudes to their learning and are well prepared for the future, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319948 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10078892 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 13 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the Tingley area of Wakefield. She operates all year round from 8am to 4.45pm, Tuesday to Thursday, 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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