Childminder EY281323

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

 The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children in developing good communication and language skills. She provides a wide range of opportunities for children to develop their listening skills and constantly introduces new words to help build young children's growing vocabulary.  The childminder is very calm and caring. She develops warm and trusting relationships with children which help to promote their emotional well-being. Children display a strong sense of security and clearly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's care.  Children with special educational needs are well supported. The childminder works hard to ensure that children's care and learning are tailored to their individual requirements.  The childminder promotes children's good behaviour. She is a very positive role model for children and sensitively teaches them about expected behaviour. Children respond well to the consistent praise and encouragement they receive, which helps to raise their

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This provision is good

self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder is extremely well organised and displays a very professional approach to her work with children and families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about children's existing skills and knowledge when they first start to attend, in order to quickly establish their stage of learning and development.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to help children understand the impact that healthy eating and physical exercise have on their bodies.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start to attend.  strengthen opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the impact that healthy eating and exercise have on their bodies.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked a selection of documents, including children's records, assessments, suitability checks and training certificates.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of the written views of parents provided for the purpose of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and can identify the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. Regular fire drills are carried out to help ensure that children know how to evacuate the premises safely in an emergency. The childminder reviews children's progress each month and identifies any areas where they are not achieving in line with typical expectations. She monitors and evaluates her provision effectively to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Overall, partnerships with parents are positive. Parents speak highly of the childminder and value the support she provides for their children. The childminder understands the importance of working together with other professionals and settings to support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She accesses a range of training and continues to search for information to enhance her knowledge and skills. This has a positive impact on children's learning and development. The childminder knows the children well and fully understands their stage of development. She uses this information effectively to plan for children's continued learning. Children show high levels of curiosity and motivation in their play. Young children thoroughly enjoy exploring real coins and concentrate very well as they confidently open and close purses to put the coins in and take them out again. The childminder reads daily to children. She uses good intonation and expression to capture their interest. Children repeat phrases in familiar stories and talk confidently to the childminder about going on holiday to Ibiza.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is a safe and supportive environment. Children display good levels of independence and engage in purposeful play. From a very young age children demonstrate their excellent self-help skills as they fasten zips and persist in putting on their own slippers. The childminder provides a good range of resources and outings that helps young children to learn about people who are different to them and develops their understanding of the wider world. Children are very physically active and enjoy lots of space for movement. Young children excitedly repeat forward rolls, demonstrating their excellent balance and coordination skills. Children display good spatial awareness as they identify the correct space to place their jigsaw pieces. The childminder provides children with a good range of healthy snacks and home-cooked meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children concentrate on a range of tasks that they set themselves. They are motivated and demonstrate a good knowledge of songs and rhymes. Children count correctly in sequence from a young age and are developing their understanding of a range of mathematical ideas as they play. All children make good progress and some make rapid progress in their learning. They are developing the key skills they need for the future, including when the time comes, starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281323 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 856227 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Tingley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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