Walsh, Annabel Kate

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 November 2015 29 July 2009

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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

 Children are happy and settle quickly into the clean and welcoming environment. The childminder knows the children well and is sensitive to their needs. Children have made strong attachments with the childminder and her assistants. This helps children feel safe, secure and valued which supports their emotional needs.  Children who speak English as an additional language make very good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder interacts effectively with them and seizes opportunities to sensitively introduce new vocabulary.  The childminder has very good relationships with parents. The childminder talks to parents daily about the activities she provides for children. She regularly shares children's observation and assessment records.  Children are very well behaved because the childminder is an excellent role model. She has robust strategies in place to make sure rules and boundaries are understood. This

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This provision is good

helps promote children's good social skills and they are learning to play cooperatively.  Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and engage well with her. They are able to explore and discover new things as the childminder provides a good range of easily accessible, interesting and stimulating experiences for them.  The childminder is fully committed to developing her practice. Since her last inspection, she has achieved a level 3 qualification in early years. She uses her new skills and knowledge to enhance the learning outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, during whole-group activities, some younger children are not able to fully participate because teaching is not always matched as effectively to their needs as to those of the older children.

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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

 enhance group activities to make sure they are consistently planned and organised to further support the learning and development of the youngest children, in order for them to make even further progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder, her assistants and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for the children.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of assistants and household members.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder and her assistants skilfully implement policies and procedures to support children's health, safety and well-being. The childminder has robust procedures in place for recruiting assistants. She ensures they are safe and suitable to be working with children. She provides regular training and support for her assistants and monitors the quality of their teaching. The childminder is well qualified and experienced in childcare. She uses this knowledge to help her identify improvements and to continually develop her practice. She has successfully implemented the recommendations from her last inspection. The childminder monitors children's learning to check that they are making good progress and takes prompt action when additional support is required. This helps her to ensure that children receive the highest quality care and learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Assessments are sharp and precise and focus on what children know and can already do. The childminder actively encourages parents to be involved in the initial assessment of their children's learning. She keeps them well informed about their children's progress. During all activities, the childminder uses effective questioning to support children's communication and language development. She sensitively chats to children as they play. She carefully introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. Children become captivated as they listen to stories. They enjoy relating what they see in books to real-life situations. They take turns to name and count the animals that they recognise. Children gain an understanding of the similarities and differences of people in society through discussions and a wide variety of activities planned by the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants constantly praise and acknowledge children's achievements. This helps children to develop high levels of motivation and self-esteem. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and confidently chat to the inspector about what they like to play with. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks. Children talk confidently about healthy choices and food that should be eaten as a special treat. Children have daily access to outdoor play, exercise and fresh air. Resources are organised well so that children can make independent choices about their play and follow their own ideas and interests. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe, which is helped through the consistent interaction and support of the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Their starting points are identified well and any gaps in learning are addressed quickly. Children are confident and are eager to learn. They actively gain the skills and attitudes needed for their future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336638 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 862691 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder employs a number of assistants and works with two assistants on a daily basis. One of the assistants holds a relevant early years qualification at level 2. The childminder provides funded 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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