Dickey, Jeanette

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2016 18 April 2011

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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 build secure relationships with the friendly and welcoming childminder. Settling-in arrangements are planned flexibly and include initial visits with parents. These help to promote children's emotional well-being and support them to settle quickly.  Teaching is good. The childminder plans purposeful learning experiences that help children to make good progress towards the early learning goals. She monitors children's progress to close any gaps in their learning.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She speaks clearly and repeats key words. This helps children to pronounce words correctly and supports their developing speech.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses effective two-way communications to foster a cooperative approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder uses effective information sharing practices with other childcare

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This provision is good

providers and feeder schools. This helps to make transitions seamless and promotes consistency in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not sharply focused on improving teaching to the highest levels.  Sometimes, art activities are adult directed and do not provide the best possible opportunities for children to be creative.

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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

 make better use of professional development and focus more precisely on improving teaching skills  provide increased opportunities for children to be creative.

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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 dedicated childminder is committed to providing a good service for children and their families. She works closely with other children's service professionals to ensure that all their needs are met. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is trained well in child protection procedures and knows how to refer concerns to the appropriate authorities. She maintains a safe environment and uses risk assessments effectively to help protect children from harm. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify weaknesses in her practice and drive continual improvement. She gathers feedback from parents and children to ensure that planned developments are relevant. The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and effectively translates her knowledge into practice. She is a member of the local childminding network group. This provides opportunities for her to share ideas with other

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

providers and keep up to date with changes and reforms.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's learning well through a wide range of planned and purposeful experiences. Children are motivated and eager to play and learn. They have extensive opportunities to follow their own interests and make decisions about their play. Children excitedly look at books and talk about the illustrations. They solve simple problems independently and the childminder provides guidance without doing things for them. Children engage in imaginative play based on first-hand experiences. For example, they play with role-play resources and confidently pretend to prepare food and drinks. The childminder skilfully plays alongside them to extend and enhance their learning. Children handle a wide range of tools and equipment safely. This helps to promote their physical skills. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments to monitor children's progress. She finds out about children's learning at home from parents and uses

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

this information to complement her good teaching.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and clearly enjoy the childminder's warm interactions. They behave well and are encouraged to be polite and friendly to others. The childminder is a positive role model and provides extensive praise and encouragement. This helps to boost children's self-esteem. Healthy lifestyles are promoted well. Children engage in activities that help them to understand which foods are good for them. They are provided with nutritious meals and snacks and follow good hygiene routines. Children have regular opportunities to exercise and play outdoors. They attend a local playgroup which provides opportunities for them to develop friendships with other children in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn to cooperate with others and develop the key skills needed for future learning and later moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319903 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 868618 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in the Pudsey area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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