Foggin, Janette

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2016 22 February 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 make choices about what they want to play with from a wide range of toys. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and supports play and learning well. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children settle well and have formed good bonds with the childminder. This helps them to develop a strong sense of self and contributes to their emotional well-being.  The childminder uses observations of children's learning to identify and plan well for the next steps in their development.  The childminder attends training, such as child protection and first aid. She is proactive in keeping up to date with developments in childcare practices, in order to promote good outcomes for children.  Parents are fully engaged in their children's development. They contribute information about their children's learning at home and at other settings they attend. This helps the

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This provision is good

childminder to support children to make good progress.  The childminder evaluates the service that she provides to identify the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The monitoring of assessment is not yet fully developed in order to give a clear overview of how children can be supported to achieve at the highest level.

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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

 build even further on the existing system for monitoring assessments and support all children to achieve to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of suitability for all household members, children's details, learning files and a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the statutory requirements. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder prioritises children's safety and welfare. She has made good use of safety equipment in her home to help to keep children safe and provides them with a dedicated playroom. The childminder undertakes relevant training to refresh and extend her knowledge and skills. She demonstrates a drive to improve and she is reflective about her practice, incorporating the views of others. The childminder gathers parents' comments verbally and through written feedback. Parents comment that they are pleased with how happy and settled their children are in the childminder's care. The childminder knows children well and she is skilled in supporting their next steps in learning, including preparing them for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children move freely around the home, selecting from the broad range of challenging and exciting activities available to them. They demonstrate self-confidence and ask the childminder to join in with their games. The childminder places high emphasis on teaching children to develop their language and communication skills. She models language clearly and introduces new vocabulary. Children enjoy taking part in creative activities. They mix paints and make Valentine's Day themed pictures to give to people who are special to them. Children fully engage in the activity and listen carefully to the childminder as she demonstrates printing techniques. Overall, the childminder observes and assesses children's progress well. She uses the information gathered to guide the future experiences that she provides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and provides children with lots of praise. She is caring and helps build children's confidence by offering reassuring words of encouragement. The childminder supports children's physical health well and provides well-balanced meals and lots of opportunities to exercise. She works closely with parents to find out about children's care needs, in order to reflect routines at home. Children competently put on their own coats and shoes to go outside. This helps them to gain self-help skills and promotes their independence. Children have a clear understanding of the rules of her setting and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder takes younger children on regular visits to local groups, helping them to develop social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are encouraged to become independent learners during their play and daily routines. Children make good progress from their starting points and acquire the necessary skills needed for future learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320597 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 868659 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Methley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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