Childminder EY477529

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder finds out about children's interests and considers these well in her planning. She closely monitors children's progress and uses appropriate interventions to close any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress towards their early learning goals.  The childminder interacts well with children. She introduces new vocabulary and answers children's questions promptly. This helps to extend children's vocabulary and supports them to be confident communicators.  Children are supported to settle quickly. They develop secure relationships with the childminder, who provides a welcoming and homely environment. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being and supports them to explore their surroundings with confidence.  Children are provided with good opportunities to complete age-appropriate tasks independently. They are self-assured and acquire self-help skills, in readiness for later

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This provision is good

move to school.  The childminder has developed close working relationships with other settings and feeder schools. She regularly exchanges information with them to promote a collaborative approach to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, children are distracted by background noise and are not fully concentrating and listening, to promote their good learning.  The childminder does not make the most of her good partnerships with parents to find out about children's learning at home. This means that she cannot use parents' knowledge to plan precisely for future learning, so that children make optimum progress.

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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

 focus more precisely on supporting children's listening and concentration skills, to promote their learning further  gather more information about children's learning at home and use this to plan precisely for children's future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability, children's development records, and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures and priorities for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection procedures, and knows how to report and record concerns. She competently identifies potential hazards in her home and implements effective policies and procedures, to maintain a safe environment. The childminder is committed to developing her practice and uses self-evaluation efficiently to plan and implement improvements. She considers the views of parents and children in this process, to ensure that planned developments are relevant. The qualified childminder uses her knowledge and skills well to deliver good quality learning experiences for children. She takes advantage of training opportunities and engages in professional development activities which enhance her teaching skills further. This helps to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observation and assessment well to plan purposeful activities and experiences for children. Parents receive regular information about children's progress, through discussion with the childminder and opportunities to look through learning journals. Children excitedly explore paint, using their senses and make marks using their fingers and hands. They name colours and find out what happens when they mix different colours together. Children handle a wide range of one-handed tools carefully and develop their physical skills. They complete puzzles and are supported well to persevere if they get things wrong at first. The childminder asks a wide range of questions and helps children to communicate their thoughts. She supports children to play imaginatively and helps them to recall their own experiences, extending their learning in meaningful ways.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. They cuddle her affectionately and invite her to join in their play. Children are self-assured and select resources from the suitable array available to them. They behave well and help to tidy away toys and resources, with support. The childminder provides praise and encouragement and helps children to be confident in new situations. She encourages children to play cooperatively together and be considerate to others. Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and enjoy visits in the wider community. They are provided with nutritious meals and healthy snacks. This helps to support their understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated learners, who follow their own interests and lead their own play. They are polite and demonstrate friendly behaviour towards others. Children are independent and enjoy helping with routine tasks. They count and use mathematical language in their play and develop problem solving skills. Overall, children acquire the key skills necessary for future learning and are prepared well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477529 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 981365 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives on the outskirts of Leeds. She operates all year round from 6am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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Telephone number

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