Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 26 June 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 Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are settled and relaxed in her care. They confidently explore the well-resourced environment and are keen to participate in planned activities. n The childminder observes children closely to find out what they already know and can do. She uses this information well to plan for children's next steps in learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses a variety of effective methods to exchange information with parents to promote a shared approach to children's learning and care. n The childminder supports children who are learning English as an additional language well. She models language in English and Polish and supports children to use both languages in their play. The childminder provides a commentary and encourages children to repeat words back to her to promote their developing speech well. Children

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This provision is good

develop good communication skills and learn new words rapidly. n The childminder reflects on her practice well. She seeks the views of parents and children to help maintain good standards and drive continued improvement. For instance, the childminder plans to further strengthen her links with other childcare providers. n Occasionally, the childminder intervenes too quickly and does not provide children with the best opportunities to solve problems independently. n Although the childminder completes essential training, her programme of professional development is not sharply focused on developing teaching and learning to an even 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 provide increased opportunities for children to solve problems independently n extend programmes of professional development to raise the standard of teaching even further.

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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 jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector toured the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector considered 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 ensures that her child protection knowledge is current and up to date. She is alert to the possible signs of abuse and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment. For example, she completes thorough risk assessments and checks her home each morning to ensure that any potential hazards are identified and minimised. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and uses her findings to successfully close any gaps in children's learning. She values the importance of partnership working and has effective procedures in place to share information with other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of challenging activities that children clearly enjoy. She is playful and enthusiastically interacts to guide and extend children's play. For example, the childminder makes the most of opportunities that arise to support children to count, identify shapes and talk about size. Children have a strong exploratory impulse and thoroughly enjoy exploring paint, sand and natural objects. They excitedly paint their hands and visibly enjoy the sensory experience as the paint trickles through their fingers. The childminder encourages children to name colours and helps them to find out what happens when they mix colours together. Children have well-developed physical skills. For example, they handle one-handed tools with control and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination as they thread intricate hoops onto laces.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is supportive and constantly praises children to help successfully raise their self-confidence and esteem. Children behave very well and enjoy helping with routine tasks, such as tidying-away activities. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. For instance, she provides nutritious, home-cooked meals to support healthy eating habits. Children are energetic and have a wonderful time blowing bubbles and chasing after them. They visit local parks each day and enjoy frequent trips to the library and soft-play centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a positive attitude to learning and develop many important skills in preparation for the eventual moves on to nursery and school. For example, children demonstrate good listening and concentration skills. They count reliably and name familiar shapes. Children are imaginative and create stories around toys. They know how to share resources and play amicably together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543063 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10100088 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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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