Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 27 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 The quality of teaching is consistently strong, overall. The childminder and her assistants promote learning through skilful and supportive interactions. Activities are interesting and enticing and motivate children to learn. n The childminder promotes outdoor play very effectively and children spend most of their time outside. For example, babies sleep outside every day and all children have regular opportunities to attend outdoor events linked to the welfare and preservation of the natural world. n The childminder promotes British values at every opportunity. Planning takes account of children's interests and also links with cultural celebrations throughout the year. n Parents are well informed about their children's interests. The childminder shares photographs about activities and children's engagement with parents on a daily basis. n The childminder implements a training programme effectively for herself and her

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This provision is good

assistants linked to statutory requirements, to continually improve their skills. n Children's self-care skills are consistently developed as children find out how to look after their teeth, wash their hands before eating and find their coat and shoes when they want to play outside. n Children develop the key skills they need for future learning and are well prepared for the transition to school. n Assessment processes are not yet consistently and clearly linked to ages and stages of development to enable the childminder to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning. n The key-person system is not consistent to strengthen the good relationships with parents and enable children's care and learning to be even more effective.

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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 sharpen assessment processes to precisely plan for children's next steps in learning n review the key-person system to build even stronger relationships with parents and support children's care and learning even more effectively.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including policies, risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and checked evidence of qualifications. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and observed the quality of teaching.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. She demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and has emergency procedures in place for a speedy evacuation, if required. She reviews her policies and procedures regularly, updating her knowledge and evaluating the care she provides. The childminder has high expectations for all children and provides a curriculum that is challenging and thought provoking. The childminder and her assistants act as role models for the children, speaking to each other with respect. Children behave well and listen carefully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The learning environment is vibrant and interesting and, in particular, the outdoor environment is an exciting and fascinating space for children to explore and learn. The childminder skilfully follows children's interests. She regularly monitors the provision, adapting it to meet the needs of the children. Older children dress up as doctors and role play purposefully, making bandages for the patient and giving them medicine. They develop their imagination as they pretend to be a firefighter and stop a house from burning down. Children begin to understand changes over time as they grow fruit and vegetables. They learn about number as they count the peas growing on the plant. Young children squeal with excitement as they catch balls in a game and try to reach for balls that roll away. The childminder has developed reading bags for parents to use at home, helping to promote literacy skills. The childminder organises educational events

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

that she encourages parents to attend. Parents comment positively about the activities available for their children and the teaching skills of the childminder and her assistants.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe in the environment and are confident to approach visitors. They are proud of their achievements, such as when they chop the fruit for snack time and serve the other children. They are confident to ask for help when required. Older children play together harmoniously, sharing equipment and taking turns, for example when they play in the mud kitchen and take turns using the oven. They learn about keeping healthy as they play outdoors and eat healthy snacks. Children delight in expressing their emotions, such as when they run around the garden exclaiming loudly and leaping with joy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good or better progress given their starting points. They demonstrate a strong exploratory impulse and the childminder supports them to test out their ideas. They concentrate for prolonged periods of time at activities of their choosing. Any differences in outcomes of different groups of children are diminishing. Children consistently display the knowledge, skills and understanding that is typical of their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547448 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10103196 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 28 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Oulton, Leeds. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded 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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