Hall, Julie Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 22 February 2011

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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

 Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. The childminder knows children well and continually assesses, monitors and supports their learning and development.  Children form close relationships with the childminder and are happy and settled in her care. Children are confident and self-motivated learners. They lead their play, choosing from a good range of resources.  The childminder plans a good range of interesting experiences, which helps to engage children and builds on their interests. She places a strong emphasis on supporting children's emerging communication and language skills.  The childminder helps children value and learn to respect similarities and differences through activities and visits to places in the community and further afield.  The childminder monitors the quality of her provision effectively. She includes the views of children and their parents. She is enthusiastic and motivated with a strong capacity

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This provision is good

to improve her service and further develop her practice.  Children's mathematical understanding is very good. The childminder constantly talks to children about shapes, colours and numbers, encouraging them to count as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not encourage all parents to share what their children are learning at home, so that she can build on children's home experiences.  The programme for professional development has not identified how the childminder will enhance the quality of her practice so that it reaches an outstanding level.

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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

 encourage all parents to contribute information about what their children are learning at home, to fully promote a shared approach to children's development  enhance the programme of professional development that promotes highly skilled teaching practice and increases the potential for children to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and spoke to her throughout the inspection.  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 carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and their assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the correct action to take and who to contact if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. She carries out regular checks to help ensure the premises are safe for children to play, and supervises them closely. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and monitors their progress and achievements effectively to identify where they need any additional support. She has established links with schools to support children as they move on to the next stage of their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and plans activities that are enjoyable and interesting. For example, children enjoy creating elaborate hats from creative materials, smiling happily as they discuss wearing them for a tea party the following day. The childminder uses the space, both indoors and outdoors, to vary children's experiences and motivate their learning. For example, children enjoy playing with puzzles and number games indoors and counting during a game of boules in the fresh air. The childminder interacts well with children and extends their ideas. While exploring dough, she uses skilful questioning to help children learn about other textures. Children have good opportunities to develop their literacy skills. The childminder skilfully uses her voice and props, such as real fruit, to illustrate a story. Children anticipate key events and repeat familiar phrases in the story. In addition, older children recognise and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

sound letters of the alphabet as they write their own name. The childminder uses her observations and assessments carefully to plan children's next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children behave well and enjoy playing together. They share, take turns, and consider each other's feelings and ideas during activities. The childminder is a positive role model. She offers praise and encouragement for children's achievements to support their self-esteem and confidence. Children are independent and quickly learn to manage their own personal needs. For example, they confidently put on their coats and shoes to go outdoors. The childminder effectively promotes children's understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. At snack time, children excitedly make fruit kebabs from a range of fruits offered by the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress based on their starting points. Children are eager and confident to participate in all the activities on offer. For example, they enjoy using the paints to create symmetrical prints of butterflies. They show their good physical skills, for instance, as they chase bubbles and enjoy outdoor play. They display curiosity and imagination and are enthusiastic learners. They explore the activities that interest and motivate them. Children have fun and develop the skills they need to enjoy and be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288178 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 848736 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Beeston, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays and bank 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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