Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 7 August 2019 Previous inspection date 3 February 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She assesses children's development accurately and considers what they need to learn next when planning activities. Children are interested and motivated to learn. They make good progress in their learning. n Children are extremely happy and very well settled in the setting. The childminder is exceptionally kind, caring and warm towards the children. Children have built very strong attachments with her. n The childminder accurately evaluates her practice. She makes plans for improvement and seeks the views of parents and children to support her self-evaluation. The childminder strives to continually improve. n The learning environment is highly motivating and well organised. The childminder ensures that children have the time and freedom to choose their own play activities, and children very confidently choose what they wish to do.

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This provision is good

n Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder uses highly effective strategies to develop children's understanding of being thoughtful and caring to each other. Children show genuine affection for their friends and spontaneously help each other. n Children enjoy a huge variety of exciting visits in their local community. The childminder provides children with opportunities to socialise in larger groups and make new friendships. Children have superb opportunities to learn about the world around them. n The childminder shares regular information with parents about the care their children receive and the activities they take part in. Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive. They state that the childminder is fantastic, flexible, professional and caring. However, the childminder does not consistently share the detailed information she gathers from her assessments of children's learning with parents.

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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 share more detailed and precise information with parents about their children's development, to help provide continuity in learning.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at a sample of relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a sound understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder identifies appropriate professional development opportunities to enhance her teaching skills and extend her knowledge. For instance, recent training has improved on how she supports children with their learning in mathematics. The childminder considers the local authority's priorities for development. For instance, she acknowledges the differences in attainment between different groups of children. She has plans to research this area further and to take appropriate action. Partnerships with other settings are good. The childminder shares information about children's learning and care routines with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical skills at every opportunity. Children count how many squares they can cut their sandwich into and how many blocks they have used to build a tower. The childminder extends children's learning by asking them to solve simple number problems. For example, she asks how tall their towers would be if they added 'two more'. Older children use their imaginations well. They play cooperatively together in a tent, pretending to hide from 'monsters'. The childminder engages babies in storytelling sessions to help develop their early literacy skills. Babies explore the different sounds they can make when they bang and shake musical instruments. The childminder encourages older children to recall past events. Together, they look at a map of a play centre they recently visited. Children excitedly find their favourite landmarks on the map.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder offers highly flexible settling-in arrangements which are individual to each child. She gathers an abundance of detailed information before children start. Children settle with the childminder extremely quickly. Babies respond exceptionally well to structured sleep routines. The childminder reads a calming story, sings a 'goodnight song' and ensures that they have their comfort items. The childminder encourages children to follow very healthy lifestyles. Children prepare their own meals and take part in regular baking activities. When they have made their lunch, the childminder encourages children to look at a picture of a balanced meal and compare it with their own. They confidently tell they childminder that they need more protein in their meal.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are encouraged to be as independent as possible. Younger children learn to wash their hands and feed themselves. Older children pour their own water to drink and clear the table after lunch. They very adeptly share, take turns and cooperate with each other. Older children communicate clearly, and eagerly respond to simple questions and instructions. Babies have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy crawling and exploring the large playroom. Children learn to be highly sociable and confident with other adults and children. All children acquire the important skills they need for the next stage of learning, including moving on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365622 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064381 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Whitkirk, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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