Foster, Margaret

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2016 21 March 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's personal, social and emotional development are well supported. The childminder has successfully created a family atmosphere where children are learning to respect and celebrate each other's differences.  The childminder a positive approach to improving her childcare knowledge. She has established good working relationships with other childminders and is fully conversant with all new legislation and requirements. Since the last inspection she has completed an early years qualification at level 3. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is friendly and enthusiastic. She knows the children well and has developed positive relationships with them. The childminder gives children the space and freedom to use resources in different ways.  The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She sets clear boundaries so they know what is expected of them. Children behave very well and

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This provision is good

demonstrate secure relationships with each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully gain precise details from parents about what children know and can do on entry, to support planning for their future learning.  The childminder is not yet successful in encouraging parents to share information about their children's learning at home, to help consolidate and extend their progress.  Reflection on practice is not yet precise and used to inform the childminder's priorities.

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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

 improve the information gathered from parents about what children know and can already do when they join the setting  explore more ways to help parents share information about what children are learning at home and consolidate and extend children's learning further  sharpen the way in which reflection on practice is used and increase the potential to deliver the highest quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed teaching and learning activities indoors.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and through written references from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation and discussed children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She carefully checks the identity of any visitors and ensures her home is secure. The childminder completes risk assessments for the premises to help ensure the environment is safe for children to learn and explore in. She effectively implements a wide range of written policies and procedures that support her good practice. Overall, partnerships with parents are very positive. The childminder keeps them updated about the activities their children engage in and the progress they make in their learning and development. Parents have continuous access to children's learning records and comment that they are very happy with the care provided for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She recognises and values the uniqueness of every child and seeks to meet their individual needs. Teaching is purposeful and children are encouraged to learn through developmentally appropriate play. The childminder uses her knowledge to undertake detailed observations and assessments of children's development to identify the next steps in their learning. This helps her identify any gaps in children's learning so that interventions can be put in place to close these gaps swiftly. Children are challenged, for example, as they match numbers and name colours. Children develop curiosity and interest in books and the childminder reads familiar stories to them. She frequently introduces new vocabulary and repeats children's spoken words so that they can hear the correct articulation. This helps to support children's communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a varied programme of experiences for children, with plentiful opportunities to develop their physical skills and well-being. Children develop their physical skills outdoors and all meals provided are healthy and adhere to children's individual dietary requirements. The childminder models good manners during snack time and children quickly learn to say please and thank you. Children's independence is developing well. They freely access resources and are learning about self-care routines, such as washing their own hands. The childminder regularly praises children for their effort and achievement. This helps them to share, take turns and be kind and polite to each other. Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress in their learning and development. Children explore and become independent and motivated learners. They are developing the key personal and social skills needed for their next stage in learning, such as nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319955 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 868626 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in the Churwell area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. The setting receives funding for the provision of 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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