Childminder 319622

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2016 18 October 2010

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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 quality of teaching is good. Children experience a wide range of activities which contributes to the good progress they make in their learning.  The childminder's setting is extremely well organised and offers a wide range of high- quality resources for children to choose from. This helps develop children's independence.  The childminder works in close partnership with families and knows children extremely well. This supports children's emotional well-being and helps them form secure attachments.  Children are developing confidence. The childminder encourages children to have a go and praises them for their achievements.  The childminder helps children to work out solutions to their conflicts. This supports children's good behaviour and helps to develop their social skills.  The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She reviews her provision, taking account of the views of parents and children and sets priorities for improvement,

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to share information about children's progress with other settings that children attend.  Individual children's learning is not always meticulously planned for. Information from observations is sometimes not used really effectively to identify specific next steps in children's learning.

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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 opportunities to share information about children's progress with other settings that children attend  make the most of what is known about individual children so specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and children's learning records.  The inspector read the feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the process to report a concern about a child's welfare. She places a strong emphasis on children's safety, for example, she carries out regular fire drills with children. The childminder is committed to professional development. She networks with other local childminders and shares good practice and information updates. She keeps a close check on how well children are doing in their learning and shares this assessment information with parents. Any gaps in learning are identified and quickly reduced. Parents comment positively about the quality of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of activities, both in her setting and in the local community which supports children's learning and development. For example, children attend a local music class and are supported to continue their learning in the setting with the accompanied music and instruments. The childminder places a good focus on developing the skills that children will need to support their future learning and progress. For example, during a baking activity the childminder develops children's communication and language and introduces children to vocabulary, such as ingredients. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts, for example, she teaches children about quantity and they weigh ingredients for their recipe. The childminder observes children and plans activities to meet children's interests. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about how to support

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and welcoming. Children have a very positive relationship with her and form close attachments. The childminder listens carefully to what children say and engages in meaningful conversations. This supports children's emotional well-being very well. The childminder implements care routines effectively and places a strong emphasis on teaching children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She provides a range of healthy snacks for children to choose from and nutritious, well-balanced meals. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. For example, she takes children to local playgrounds and provides a wide range of equipment her outdoor environment to develop children's large-muscle skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and motivated learners. They explore their surroundings and make independent choices in their play. For example, they select small-world characters and engage in imaginative role play for extended periods of time. Children develop problem- solving skills and perseverance. For example, they work out how to fit jigsaw pieces together and keep going until they have completed the whole puzzle. Children are learning to be responsible and help the childminder tidy up after activities. They make good progress in their learning from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319622 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 855304 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1986 and lives in the Barwick in Elmet area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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