Childminder EY444540

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 1 November 2012

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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

 The childminder closely monitors what children know and can do, in order to plan for their next steps in learning and to incorporate their interests well. Parents are well informed about this and are actively encouraged to support their children's development at home.  Children are happy and settled. They have built secure attachments with the childminder and this helps to foster children's emotional well-being.  The childminder evaluates the service that she provides, identifying the positive impacts on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.  The childminder provides a child-centred environment in which all children thrive. She ensures resources are where children can easily reach them, so that they can select these according to their interests and further develop their independence skills. Children make good progress.  Children have good outdoor play opportunities, including interesting outings. This

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This provision is good

promotes their physical well-being. The childminder also closely follows children's home routines and warmly responds to their care needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about children's progress is not regularly shared with other early years providers that they attend.  The childminder has not developed a focused programme of professional development to extend her knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching.

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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

 share more information on a regular basis about children's learning and development with other early years settings that children attend  extend the system for professional development to include opportunities which enhance good practice and fully support children, to reach the very highest level of achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and care routines inside and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies, documentation, children's records and evidence of suitability checks for all household members.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and how she involves parents and children in this process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to promoting a high-quality provision for children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements effective safety and security procedures to ensure that children are protected from harm. She reviews the provision in order to improve. 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. Children's learning is enhanced by a constant, two-way flow of information sharing between the childminder and parents. The childminder is aware of the need to form positive relationships with other settings that children attend and she passes care information on to parents. The childminder keeps up to date with essential training, such as first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities to promote children's learning and help them develop skills for the future. She demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. Children are confident and ask the childminder to join in with their games. The childminder observes children well, taking account of their interests when planning activities. Teaching is good. Children demonstrate good listening skills and early mathematical skills. For example, they confidently count treasure that they find on a treasure hunt, during planned activities and compare the size of objects that they are playing with.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children are clearly happy in the childminder's care and enjoy spending time with her. The childminder teaches children to take care of themselves through daily routines and explanations. This helps them to develop good levels of independence, in readiness for nursery and school. Children behave well and are given frequent praise, which fosters their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop good physical skills while engaging in outdoor activities. They learn how to take manageable risks during their play through timely reminders from the childminder. Children develop a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle. The childminder offers them healthy meals and snacks that meet their nutritional needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are encouraged to become independent learners during their play and daily routines. They are motivated and have a positive attitude to learning. Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses assessment effectively, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444540 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1037172 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 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, 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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Telephone number

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