Childminder EY415897

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2016 24 May 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder interacts well with children to extend their learning through play. She provides a range of resources and equipment which covers all areas of learning and matches the interests of children in her care.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children to develop their language and communication skills. She encourages them to be verbal and inquisitive and to share their thoughts and ideas.  The childminder is very effective at managing children's behaviour. She encourages them to resolve their own disagreements. She then offers support if needed, helping children to think about the consequences of their actions.  Children are confident, happy and settled in the childminder's care. They demonstrate secure attachments and are forming strong relationships with their friends. These support their emotional well-being.  The childminder uses her links with the local authority and other childminders to help

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This provision is good

her evaluate the quality of her provision. She makes careful decisions about the training she attends. She chooses training that helps develop her knowledge so that she can effectively support children's individual learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's systems for planning and assessment do not fully help her to gain the most precise picture possible of how to challenge individual children to the highest level.  The childminder has not explored all methods to help support parents as much as possible to extend their children's learning at home.

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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

 refine assessment and planning systems even further to target teaching as precisely as possible to support individual children to reach their full potential  explore more ways to share information with parents to help them further support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and took account of the views of parents through their written feedback. She also looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training and has a comprehensive knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and what she should do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She thoroughly checks her premises and all the places they visit and takes appropriate action to minimise hazards to children. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She accesses professional development opportunities according to children's needs and addresses gaps in her knowledge and skills. She has good partnerships with other agencies and seeks advice and support, in order to ensure that she fully meets the needs of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how young children learn. She plans activities that children enjoy and that reflect their interests. She gathers information from parents prior to children starting, to establish what they already know and can do. She skilfully supports children's communication and language skills. The childminder is actively involved in children's play. She takes the time to listen to what they have to say and values their ideas. Children enjoy the sensory exploration of making marks and patterns in dough, using their hands and different objects. They are encouraged to develop their control and coordination as they use utensils to make patterns and rolling pins to flatten the dough. The children are captivated and repeat their actions to develop their confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a safe and well-organised environment. They access a good range of resources and the childminder purchases new toys to broaden children's experiences. The childminder makes her expectations clear so that children understand that they need to take turns, share and respect others. Parents and carers note how their children display kindness and empathy towards others. The childminder organises the daily routines to meet children's individual needs. She takes them to various groups to help them develop additional social skills. She also takes them to the local park to help ensure that they develop good physical skills and have opportunities to take manageable risks. Children take part in activities and discussions and they receive regular explanations about why certain things are unsafe. They gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities, discussions and resources. The childminder ensures

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

children's all round good health is promoted well within the daily provision of food, fresh air, exercise and good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and manage their own personal hygiene needs appropriately for their age. They are confident in their environment and are developing self-awareness through routines and self-chosen play. Children are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning, particularly when moving to school. They have access to resources that they use independently to consolidate their learning. They develop strong friendships and show consideration for others. All children, including funded children, are making good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415897 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 874335 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in East Ardsley, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.10am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate 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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