Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 28 August 2018 Previous inspection date 25 April 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has high expectations of her role, the setting and the children. She reflects on her development regularly and keeps her knowledge up to date through training programmes and good links with other local childminders. The childminder takes into account views from parents and requests from children, to support her future plans for improvement. n The childminder has established secure relationships with children and their families. Children settle well and parents comment on how their children thrive in her care. The childminder gives parents opportunities to be involved with their children's learning from the start and encourages them to continue children's learning from the day when they get home. n The childminder provides a rich and wide range of learning experiences for children. They access their environment freely and she supports them during play with good- quality teaching strategies. She asks suitable questions and gives them time to think.

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This provision is good

n The childminder consistently supports children's preparation for school. She uses transition strategies to ensure children develop the key skills they need for their future and creates links with local schools. Children are excited to talk about their next stages in learning and are working well towards their expected goals in development. n The childminder encourages children to take turns, share ideas and help develop their social and communication skills.

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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 recognise when to adapt activities so that even the youngest children are consistently challenged and remain engaged in learning n support children to understand fully how to keep themselves safe and healthy during play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure awareness of the signs and symptoms of child abuse. She understands her role when reporting possible child protection concerns in line with the local authority procedures. The childminder has a wide range of skills and knowledge, and uses this to support the children in her care. She tracks children's progress from the outset so she can identify and address any gaps in learning. Where appropriate, the childminder works with other professionals to share information about children's progress for additional support. The childminder provides a secure environment for children and carefully considers possible risks when taking children on their regular, varied outings into the community. Children socialise with other people, and develop an awareness of the similarities and differences they see in and out of the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder endeavours to involve children in their own learning. They often contribute to their own 'scrap books' by choosing pieces of work to add and discuss prior activities when looking back at photographs. The childminder uses children's ideas and interests to plan for their future learning. In addition, she uses accurate assessments of children's progress to develop individual next steps in their development. The childminder uses her teaching skills to develop all areas of learning with the children. For example, during a planting activity, children are encouraged to count their seeds and write their own name on their label. In addition, children learn about where food comes from and how things grow in the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very independent and have a can-do attitude with the activities made available to them. They are praised for their achievements by the childminder and each other. This increases their self-esteem and emotional well-being. The childminder is very attentive to children's care needs and has developed trusting relationships with them. Children feel assured they can ask the childminder for help and support if they are upset or have a question. Children are confident and motivated learners. They choose areas to play in and create their own activities and games. Children remain interested and engaged in learning. The childminder helps children recognise rules and boundaries during play and role models expected behaviour. Children are considerate of each other and show respect. They explore traditions and cultures as they enjoy dressing up as kings and wearing Chinese-style outfits.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children all make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy developing their physical skills and experience the fresh air in the large outdoor area daily. Children develop independence skills as they are encouraged to do things for themselves. For example, they cut their own fruit and assemble their own wraps at lunchtime. Children freely access a wide range of books and counting games, and enjoy making their own music using instruments and singing songs together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349544 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064380 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 25 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the Thorpe area of Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday 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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