Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 26 June 2019 Previous inspection date 29 October 2018

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Previous inspection: Not Met (with actions)

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has not extended her knowledge of different teaching strategies sufficiently, for teaching to be consistently good. Inconsistencies in teaching do not support children well enough to close any gaps in learning quickly. n Children's communication and language are not promoted well enough by the provider. Strategies used to develop children's speech and their understanding of the sounds different letters represent are not effective currently to ensure all children's speech is developing well. n The childminder does not consistently give children enough time to think and respond after being asked a question.

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It has the following strengths

n Children behave very well in the setting. The childminder uses lots of praise to reinforce good behaviour. As a result, children behave well and cooperate with requests from the childminder. n The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's learning. She understands how to observe and assess children's development, and to use this information to plan activities linked to children's interests to support their learning. n The progress check for children aged two years is now completed appropriately and identifies any areas children need to be supported with to promote their development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must: Due date improve professional development to raise knowledge and understanding of different teaching strategies 31/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve teaching to support children's communication and language so that any gaps in learning close more rapidly. 31/07/2019

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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 give children more time to think and respond to questions asked.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not place enough focus on professional development. Consequently, teaching is not yet at a good enough standard to promote all aspects of children's development and help them close any gaps in their learning quickly. However, the childminder has made some improvements to her knowledge. For example, she has attended training, such as safeguarding which has had a positive impact on the safety and welfare of the children. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse to look for and understands the correct procedures for reporting any concerns. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder risk assesses her home well and ensures that all areas are safe and suitable for children. She provides parents with appropriate information on their child's day, such as activities they have enjoyed. She understands the need to work in partnership with other settings that children may attend, in order to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder's understanding of good teaching is not yet secure enough. The childminder does not provide effective teaching to develop children's speech. She is not consistent enough in modelling the sounds of different letters to children. She does not provide a strong curriculum for communication and language to help children learn to say these sounds clearly. The childminder does question children to assess their understanding. However, she does not consistently give them time to process the question and think of the answer before moving on. The childminder understands children's interests and uses these to provide an appropriate range of activities which cover all areas of learning. She uses assessments to identify any gaps in children's learning and to monitor their progress. She encourages children to practise their counting skills in everyday play and models counting to support their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are settled and happy in the childminder's care. The childminder gathers appropriate information from parents, when children first start, to enable her to meet their individual needs and routines. Children enjoy choosing their own activities, such as playing with the role-play kitchen. They enjoy talking to the childminder and involving her in their play, pretending to make cups of tea and cake. Children learn how to practise good routines of personal hygiene and can demonstrate how they wash their hands thoroughly after going to the toilet. They have suitable opportunities to be active and access fresh air, such as going to the park, to promote their health.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are making steady progress in their development, from their starting points. Any gaps in their development are closing but not quickly enough to prepare them well for their next stage in learning. Children are beginning to count in everyday activities and they can recognise some colours. They are developing their imaginations well and are beginning to introduce story lines into their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320664 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10113987 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 29 October 2018

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The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Beeston, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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