Crozier, Donna

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 10 February 2010

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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

 Partnerships with parents and other professionals are very successful. The childminder uses effective communication methods to exchange information about children's care and learning. This helps to foster a shared approach to children's overall development.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and develop. She regularly uses research and training opportunities to enhance her knowledge and skills further. This means that she is equipped well to deliver good quality learning experiences for children.  Children make good progress. They benefit from a nurturing environment where they feel confident and secure. The childminder provides a good range of activities that she knows children will enjoy. This helps children to develop positive attitudes to learning and contributes towards readiness for school.  The childminder teaches children about different people, communities and customs

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This provision is good

through a range of activities, resources and discussions. This helps them to gain awareness of the world in which they live.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider the age and abilities of children during group story time. This means that, on occasions, some children are not fully engaged and listening to promote their learning.  Babies cannot always access a variety of resources independently to support their exploration and discovery.

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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

 consider the age and abilities of children during group story sessions, to ensure that the needs of all children in the group are met  provide babies with better accessibility to a variety of toys and resources, to promote their exploration and discovery.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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 plans for improvement.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed child protection training and knows how to refer concerns to the appropriate authorities. She uses risk assessments effectively, to ensure that hazards in her home are minimised and children are protected from harm. The childminder is committed and enthusiastic. She uses self-evaluation well to maintain high standards and further drive improvement. The views of parents and children are obtained and acted on, to ensure that planned developments meet the needs of those who attend. Children's progress is monitored well. This helps to identify and close any gaps in children's learning quickly. The childminder has established very good links with other settings that children attend. She regularly exchanges information about children's achievements and contributes this to their planning systems. This successfully promotes continuity of children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observation well to assess children's current stages of development and plan for their individual progress. Parents provide information about children's learning at home, which the childminder uses effectively to complement teaching in the setting. The childminder is animated and playful in her interactions and makes learning fun. Children are motivated and eager to explore and learn. They play imaginatively and act out stories, using resources from story sacks. The childminder promotes language well, for example, by providing labels for objects and engaging children in discussion about the illustrations in books. She recognises babies' attempts to communicate and models conversation well, by awaiting their response. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop physical skills, through the range of activities that she provides. For example, children make large circular movements and lines on paper, in time

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to music, as the childminder demonstrates actions. This helps children to gain physical skills and prepares them well for early writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and happy because the childminder has developed strong affectionate bonds with them. She knows children well and helps them to feel secure through effective settling-in arrangements. Children of all ages play happily together. They learn to respect each other, take turns and share resources fairly. The childminder has a positive approach and provides children with praise and encouragement to support their self-esteem. Children learn about healthy eating through discussions and are provided with nutritious snacks. They benefit from regular outings to parks and other places of interest. This provides opportunities for them to exercise and be part of the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident and eager to participate in activities. Children have high self-esteem and communicate well. They learn key skills, such as independent care skills and develop an understanding of numbers, counting and colours. This helps to prepare children well for later moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321115 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 862398 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Moortown area of Leeds. She operates from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday during term time, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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