Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 2 July 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 childminder supports children's early speech and language effectively through her good-quality interactions. She enhances this through activities and outings, for example a rhyme time challenge at the library and sign and rhyme group. Children also explore and talk about intriguing objects, for example from the 'cabinet of curiosity'. n Children progress well in their learning and are confident and keen learners. They independently make choices about what they would like to play with in a safe and secure environment. n The childminder continually works in close consultation with parents to meet children's individual care and learning needs. As part of this, there is effective communication. n Children enjoy a very nutritious and varied diet, which contributes successfully to their physical well-being. The childminder and her assistant support children's independence skills well during care routines.

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This provision is good

n Children build secure emotional attachments to the warm and loving childminder and her assistant. The childminder builds on children's sense of security. For example, she implements consistent and nurturing daily routines. Children are clearly familiar with these, such as a calming story before nap time. n The childminder has an excellent commitment to her own professional development and continually seeks to keep abreast of changes and improve most aspects of her childminding practice. n The childminder does not fully consider how she can monitor and enhance the quality of her assistant's interactions to enhance children's learning. n The chidminder does not optimise children's opportunities to develop early mathematical and literacy skills where they have a preference for outdoor learning.

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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 monitoring of her assistant's practice, in order to more precisely target key areas for their professional development that will help them to challenge, extend and build on children's learning to the highest level n provide greater opportunities for children who prefer to play outside to fully develop their early mathematical and literacy skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed areas used for childcare purposes, activities indoors and outdoors and the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documents, children's records of learning and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a wide range of well-organised documents, policies and procedures that underpin her strong practice. She has completed a broad range of child protection training and has a very secure knowledge of this subject. She minimises hazards well and sensitively reminds children about the house rules. This helps them learn to keep themselves safe. The childminder makes use of extensive information sources to help her reflect on and improve aspects of her practice. For example, she uses online resources and is a member of several forums. The childminder also takes part in workshops and webinars and has completed a wide range of further training. This has a positive impact on the quality of children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children very well. She gathers essential information from parents about their children's development on entry. Subsequently, she undertakes continuous observation, assessment and planning for children's next steps in learning. She keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements and how they can support learning at home. For example, she uses secure messaging services to send photographs and information, and shares children's progress summaries each term. The childminder builds on younger children's words and sentences and provides an engaging narrative during activities and care routines. Her enthusiasm motivates children well. Children enjoy the assistant's generally good interactions as she reads a story or engages in their role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder asks parents to complete detailed documentation, such as 'All about me' information, for new children. This helps her to find out about each child's uniqueness and provide individually tailored care during the settling-in period and beyond. Children's emotional well-being is monitored and reflected, for example in a settling-in summary which is completed with parents. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's development and good routines at home. For example, she provides advice and training around sleep routines and the use of dummies. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being effectively. For example, children take part in good handwashing routines and have ample fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages behave well and show good levels of interest, focus and concentration. They learn to appreciate and respect difference and develop early friendships while playing together imaginatively in the role-play kitchen. For example, they chop up play food and hand out pieces of pizza. Younger children happily take turns and share resources. Older children are more than ready for their imminent move to school, which they excitedly talk about. They show high levels of independence and are excellent communicators.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548366 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10107380 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 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Idle area of Bradford. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, during term time only. The childminder provides funded education for two- and four-year-old children. She works with an assistant.

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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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