Clancy, Carol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 2015 1 December 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The well-qualified childminder plans activities which support children's next steps in learning and their interests. Children are enthusiastic learners and explore resources and the environment with confidence. The quality of teaching is good and children make good progress.  Positive attachments are in place between children and the childminder. Children are settled and happily involve her in their play. The childminder celebrates children's achievements and offers consistent praise, which builds their self-esteem.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. The childminder provides healthy snacks, drinks and meals. Children have plenty of opportunities to get fresh air and exercise as they visit local parks and continue their learning outside in the garden.  The childminder develops very positive relationships with parents and they express high levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care.

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This provision is good

 Children behave well because the childminder gives clear guidance about her expectations for behaviour. She is a good role model. Children are encouraged to share, take turns and respect one another's differences.  Children have very good communication and language skills. They are articulate and confident in their play and interactions with other children and the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not effectively involve parents when evaluating what she does well and what can be improved.  The childminder has not explored ways to consistently involve all parents to share even more information about their child's progress and development at home.

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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

 consult with parents to gain their opinions about the quality of care and learning provided, and use this information when evaluating practice and setting targets for future improvements  explore further ways to help parents share what they know about their child in order to promote a consistent approach to supporting children's learning and development, so that they make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and spoke to her throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and took account of the views of parents through their written feedback. She also looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and their assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to identify possible safeguarding concerns and how to report these to the correct agencies, in order to protect children's welfare. She reviews her safeguarding knowledge regularly and seeks training to ensure that she continually remains up to date. The childminder monitors individual children's progress very effectively. She works with other professionals to support this process. The childminder has undertaken all required training and is enthusiastic about accessing additional courses and briefing sessions. She uses her knowledge to promote children's learning in a very effective way. Well-established links with local schools and nurseries mean that children's learning is complemented and their well-being is protected.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good as the childminder is very attuned to children's needs. She skilfully supports children's learning as they access resources and follow their own interests. Planned activities support children's next steps in learning and help them gain the skills they need for future learning. Children are eager to explore the environment and enjoy accessing a range of resources which support their natural curiosities. Children develop good control and coordination as they use a range of tools to work creatively. Children's mathematical skills are promoted through routines, discussions and activities. The childminder supports children's developing language skills through using a range of different strategies, such as providing a running commentary for children as they play. The childminder supports children's learning very well and encourages them to explore and become independent learners. Children are developing the key skills they will need for

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted because the childminder provides them with a warm, nurturing and friendly environment. Children settle quickly and develop strong relationships with the childminder and her family. They are developing an understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others, as the childminder provides toys and resources to support this. Children gain an understanding of good hygiene practices through healthy routines. They listen well to the childminder and learn how to keep themselves and others safe. The childminder teaches them about her rules so that they understand her expectations. Children behave well and enjoy helping with small tasks. For example, they help to tidy up toys after they have finished using them and learn that this is to prevent trips or falls.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder provides individual and targeted support to ensure that any identified gaps in children's care or learning are immediately addressed. This means that all children are making good and occasionally better than good progress, in relation to their starting points and capabilities. Children acquire the skills they need for school and are well prepared for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373921 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 858215 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Middleton, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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