Macintyre, David

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 knows children well and has developed strong affectionate bonds with them. Settling-in arrangements are flexible and tailored to individual children's needs. Consequently, children's emotional well-being is fully supported.  Successful partnerships with others settings are in place, that effectively promote consistency of children's care and learning.  Children behave well because the childminder has house rules in place, which are sensitively reinforced through guidance and praise.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development. He has completed a childcare qualification, which has enhanced his knowledge and skills and improved his ability to teach.  The childminder successfully works in partnership with his co-childminder. He gathers feedback from parents, in order to evaluate his practice and plan relevant improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have fewer opportunities to see print in context to enhance their literacy skills because the environment is lacking in signage and labels.

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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

 maximise opportunities for children to see words in context, for example, by creating an environment that is rich in print, to further support children's literacy skills.

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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

Children develop positive attitudes to learning because the childminder successfully teaches through play. Children develop interests in stories and listen attentively, as the childminder reads books. He uses questioning well to promote children's mathematical skills and language development. He enthusiastically plays alongside children to make learning fun. Children play harmoniously together and learn how to share and take turns. Therefore, children develop the keys skills needed for future learning and are prepared well for school. The environment is stimulating and is equipped with a suitable range of age-appropriate resources, which children access independently. This means that children follow their own interests and develop ideas and make connections in their learning. However, the environment currently lacks labels and signage, which is a missed opportunity for children to see words in context and further promote their literacy skills.

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good

Children are confident, happy and self-assured. They thrive in an environment, where they feel secure because the childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. The childminder successfully uses photographs to help children recall past events in the setting. He talks positively about children's achievements. Regular visits to the local playgroup provide opportunities for children to meet other children in the community. They develop positive relationships with other children and adults, and experience larger group situations. Children are active and enjoy opportunities to develop physical skills and exercise in the childminder's garden or at the local parks. This promotes a sense of well- being and ensures that children's good health is promoted. The childminder offers a wide range of nutritious food and snacks, to promote healthy eating and ensures that children develop good hygiene practices by washing their hands before meals.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and knows how to make a referral. He successfully minimises potential hazards to children, through accurate risk assessments and maintains an environment that is safe. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He has a wealth of documentation to support his good practice. He monitors children's learning well, to ensure that planned activities provide challenge and promote learning across all seven areas of learning. As a result, all children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and addressed. Strong and trusting relationships are established with parents, who speak highly of the childminder's care and commitment. Successful two-way communication systems are in place to promote continuity of children's care and learning between home and the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360401 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 857603 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 2007 and lives in Calverley area of Leeds. He works with his wife, 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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