Gray, Andrea Kate

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2015 19 February 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 a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, which are effectively met. She understands her role and responsibility to ensure children are supervised, kept safe and well protected.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and the local nursery. Information is shared on a daily basis about children's learning and development.  Children are settled and display a strong sense of belonging. They have formed close attachments with the childminder as a result of her warm, caring approach and the effective settling-in sessions.  The quality of teaching is good and helps children make effective progress in their learning. The childminder makes good use of questioning to encourage children to be active learners, who think critically and are motivated to learn.  The childminder successfully promotes children's self-esteem and confidence through

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This provision is good

her use of praise and encouragement. As a result children are well behaved.  Children develop good independence skills. The childminder supports them with self- care skills, such as feeding themselves, taking off their own shoes and tidying away.  The childminder is motivated and works well with other early years professionals. She is a representative for a childminder partnership run by the local children's centre and also organises training and support for other childminders. In addition, this extends her own knowledge and skills in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully explored ways to extend the use of the garden to enhance the good outdoor learning experiences for the younger children.  The childminder does not always use her self-evaluation to evaluate the improvements made to her practice.

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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

 extend the use of the garden to support the younger children's outdoor learning experiences across all areas of development, for example, by providing opportunities to explore natural resources with all their senses  devise even better self-evaluation systems to consider the impact that changes to practice have on children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home, including the kitchen, garden and play areas.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and carers included in the childminder's documentation.  The inspector looked at a sample of records and policies relating to children's welfare, health and safety. She also checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living at the premises.  The inspector looked at planning documentation and children's assessment records.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is very good. The childminder carefully observes to assess children's skills and interacts effectively to improve their learning. The childminder collects detailed information about children from their parents and other settings they attend, through daily books. This means she knows the children well and plans a range of activities that excite and interest them. Children have access to a large range of resources to use in the home and they enjoy outdoor play at local parks and in the childminder's garden. Children have good opportunities to practise their developing physical skills, such as pulling themselves to stand, manoeuvring small steps and playing on large toys. However, there are fewer opportunities for the younger children to explore open-ended natural resources during outdoor play. Good storage arrangements mean that children can independently access resources, supporting their free choice and decision making. As

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who attend. This is good

children play, the childminder models new words and repeats young children's babbling noises, supporting their emerging language skills. As a result, children are making good progress and are well prepared for the next steps in their learning.

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good

Children are clearly settled and happy in the childminder's home. They adopt healthy lifestyles as they eat nutritious food provided by the childminder. The childminder is a calm and positive role model, who teaches children about the need for responsible behaviour and the importance of personal safety. Consequently, they are starting to understand the need to share their toys and she offers gentle reminders, such as please and thank you. A high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the areas used by children. The risk of cross-infection is consistently prevented and nappy changing is sensitively undertaken. The childminder recognises when children feel tired and they sleep peacefully and undisturbed according to their own routines, and in line with parents' wishes.

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provision is good

The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a good awareness of child protection procedures and recognises the possible signs that indicate children may be at risk from abuse. All documentation required for the smooth running of the provision is in place. The childminder efficiently monitors the children's development, enabling her to identify any gaps in development and provide immediate support if required. Systems for self- evaluation are in place. The childminder regularly seeks the views of children and parents, to raise the quality of the provision. She has ensured all recommendations from her last inspection have been addressed, such as gathering information regarding children's starting points. Self-evaluation is in place. However, she does not rigorously use her self- evalution to consider the impact that any changes have on the children. All parents make

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provision is good

positive comments. They are supportive of the childminder and feel that she is an extension of their family.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381970 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 858715 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Lofthouse area of Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare 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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