Butterworth, Joanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 January 2016 22 April 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. The childminder asks children questions that effectively encourage them to think critically and extend their learning.  The childminder is a good role model. She praises children, which helps them to recognise their own achievements and raises their self-esteem.  The childminder uses a variety of strategies to evaluate the provision and takes account of the views of parents and children. This helps to drive up quality, which benefits children and results in a service that is continually improving.  The childminder regularly introduces mathematical language. This helps older children to develop knowledge of number, colour, quantity and shape during everyday activities.  The childminder regularly assesses risks and implements a range of policies and procedures to help keep children safe.  The childminder responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully implemented an ambitious training programme to enhance the good quality care and learning provided, so that children make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not always focus observations and assessments sharply enough to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning, in order to promote their rapid 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

 undertake professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional standard  use the information gained from observations and assessments to plan activities that consistently challenge children and help them to make swifter progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of household members.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her role with regard to protecting children from abuse and neglect. The childminder holds a childcare qualification and has kept up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. She uses her knowledge effectively to ensure children receive high-quality care and learning experiences. The childminder recognises the importance of working with local agencies and other professionals when children need extra support to meet their needs. She has made strong links with the local school. This helps to prepare children well for their future move on to formal education. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident and share their ideas with the childminder. While playing with dough they talk about what they want to make and how they are going to achieve this. The childminder effectively follows and extends children's individual interests. Children show high levels of concentration as they are actively engaged and motivated in their play. The childminder often refers to children's own lives to help them relate to scenarios as they play. She effectively helps children to build and extend their vocabulary. Children engage well in imaginative play opportunities. They enjoy acting out being doctors in a surgery. The childminder knows and meets each child's individual needs well. She closely observes them to determine their starting points on entry and completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This is shared with parents so that any additional support is swiftly accessed, if required. This helps to ensure any gaps

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a relaxed nature and offers a welcoming, homely environment. She makes good use of settling-in visits to get to know children so that they feel safe and confident in her care. She gathers a good range of information from parents when children first start and gives them regular feedback about their child's daily achievements. The childminder reinforces how to lead a healthy lifestyle and the importance of physical exercise. She provides nutritious, home-cooked meals and children benefit from fresh air and exercise during regular outdoor play. Children have opportunities to develop their independence and self-care skills throughout the day. For example, the childminder encourages them to chop up their own fruit for snack. The childminder encourages children to share and be kind. She sensitively helps them to understand how to manage their own behaviour. This helps children to respect one another and to understand their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

own feelings and emotions. Children learn to respect people's differences as they explore their own cultures and beliefs, and those of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are provided with opportunities to develop their independence and confidence during daily activities. Children are keen to take part and are curious about new experiences which support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400307 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 860153 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 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Whinmoor, Leeds. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except 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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