Bullock, Wendy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2015 16 November 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 has robust safeguarding policies and procedures in place to ensure that children's welfare is protected.  The childminder effectively supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy through positive routines and purposeful guidance.  The childminder is well qualified and demonstrates a very positive and genuine attitude towards reflecting on and developing her practice. She values feedback from her parents, children and early years professionals.  The childminder knows the children well. She uses accurate observations and assessments to help to clearly identify children's next steps in their learning. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder creates a nurturing, welcoming environment where children feel safe and emotionally secure. This prepares children well for the move to the next stage in

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This provision is good

their learning.  Parents provide highly complimentary examples of the childminder's service, stating that children are extremely happy and that their children settle quickly and make good progress in her care.  Children develop good independence skills. The childminder supports them with self- care skills, such as feeding themselves and putting on their own coats and shoes.  Children of all ages play well together. As a result, they develop positive social skills and behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to challenge children to think and excite their curiosity.

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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

 continue to develop opportunities to challenge children's learning, for example, by using effective questioning techniques to support children to extend ideas and ignite their curiosity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector observed planned activities and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, children's learning records and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all adult household members.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. The childminder effectively identifies the children's next steps in their learning through regularly reviewing children's progress. This enables her to plan exciting activities for all areas of the curriculum. Children are confident, enthusiastic learners and are acquiring the key skills needed for their future learning. The childminder fosters children's mathematical and language skills well. She speaks slowly and repeats words to support young children as they learn to speak. Children enjoy exploring the texture of dough, making shapes and patterns, and the childminder encourages children to join in with counting while playing. The childminder offers a wide selection of tools to enhance children's play. However, she occasionally misses opportunities to challenge children's thinking even further by using

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who attend. This is good

purposeful questioning techniques that help them to consider different ideas. The childminder has developed very good partnerships with parents. She encourages parents to share children's starting points and she regularly shares summaries of their children's progress. In addition, she suggests ways that children's learning can be extended at home.

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good

The childminder effectively promotes children's physical and emotional well-being. Relationships with the childminder are very good and this fosters children's sense of belonging. Children confidently explore the environment and develop independence skills. They are given plenty of time and support to carry out their own play, access resources of their choice and develop good self-care skills. The childminder effectively supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Children are provided with healthy meals and snacks. Children enjoy physical exercise and fresh air in the garden and on regular outings to the local parks, where they use large play equipment.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She successfully implements a range of policies and procedures to ensure that all children are protected from harm. The childminder has made good links with other childminders in order to share and discuss good practice. Since the last inspection, the childminder has undertaken a childcare qualification at level 3 to develop her knowledge of the early years. This displays a commitment to her professional development and training, which has had a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers children. The childminder uses self-evaluation to ensure that areas for improvement are identified and addressed swiftly. The childminder has established highly effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. This ensures that there is effective communication and continuity in children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320695 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 868666 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Horsforth, Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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