Macintyre Julie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2015 24 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder is kind and caring. She has developed strong affectionate bonds with children. As a result, children are happy and display high levels of self-esteem.  Children behave well because positive behaviour is reinforced, through sensitive guidance and praise.  The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She has effective child protection procedures in place and maintains an environment that is safe for children.  Children are physically active and benefit from daily fresh-air and exercise. Consequently, children's good health and well-being is effectively promoted.  The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has a wealth of suitable documentation to support good practice.  The childminder supports children's communication and language well by modelling conversation and sensitively answering the questions that children ask.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide opportunities at mealtimes to fully support children to develop their self-help skills and physical 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

 enhance opportunities for children to develop self-help skills, for example, by giving them opportunities to serve their own food and use suitable crockery that develops their physical accuracy.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder and the children.  The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder successfully uses observation and assessment to monitor children's progress. She plans challenging activities based on children's interests and next steps in learning. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and are motivated and keen learners. Children develop the keys skills needed for future moves to school, through play-based activities. For example, children learn basic mathematical skills, such as addition and subtraction, through singing rhymes. They work cooperatively with other children to solve simple problems as they complete jigsaw puzzles. The childminder effectively extends children's knowledge through her skilful use of questioning. She playfully engages with children to enhance their imagination. She supports children to develop storylines, as they play with role-play resources. Strong partnerships with parents and effective two-way communication practices ensure that children's continuity of care

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good

Children benefit from a nurturing environment, which is safe and stimulating. Children are confident and self-assured; they initiate their own activities and enthusiastically invite the childminder to play alongside them. Children develop positive relationships with other children and adults through regular visits to local playgroups. They learn good hygiene practices because the childminder ensures that they wash their hands after using the bathroom and before mealtimes. Meals and snacks are nutritious and support healthy eating practices. The childminder uses mealtimes effectively as a social occasion and children develop self-help skills as they feed themselves. However, the childminder does not always support children to further develop their emerging self-help skills. This is because, at times, she supplies lidded beakers and misses opportunities for children to serve themselves.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed and enthusiastic. She successfully monitors the delivery of the educational programmes through tracking systems. The childminder has recently completed a childcare qualification, which has successfully enhanced her knowledge of how children learn. Therefore, children benefit from good quality teaching and make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder works closely with her co- childminder to evaluate practice and address areas for improvement. She seeks the views of parents and children to ensure that planned developments are relevant. Partnerships with other settings are well established. This ensures that consistency of children's care and learning is promoted, as they move between settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319261 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 856894 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Calverley, on the outskirts of Leeds. She works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. They operate all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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