Childminder 319829

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2016 2 March 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 from their starting points. The childminder monitors children's progress in order to plan the next steps in their learning and development. She provides lots of opportunities that encourage children to become confident and independent learners.  The childminder is caring, friendly and approachable. Children have formed strong bonds with her. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care, confidently separating from their parents on arrival.  The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. They receive daily feedback to keep them informed about their children's activities and routines. This creates consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder asks questions to encourage children to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas. She models good use of language and names objects to help broaden their vocabulary and effectively support their speech.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with other settings that children attend are strong. There is an excellent two-way flow of communication which means children's needs are well known.  Children engage well in their activities. They explore resources that promote their coordination, such as painting and manipulating construction pieces, smiling broadly when the pieces fit together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established efficient systems to ensure her knowledge is kept current regarding some recent developments in childcare practice.  The childminder's evaluation of the provision does not fully support enhancing the quality of teaching to 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

 enhance further the systems for continuous professional development and secure up- to-date knowledge relating to changes that affect childcare practice  refine the way in which evaluation is used and enhance the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during 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. 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about her role and dedicated to the children. She strives to improve her practice so that children have the best opportunities to achieve well. She effectively reviews children's progress to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder carefully checks the identity of visitors and ensures her home is safe and secure. She practises fire drills with children to help them learn about what to do in an emergency. In addition, she carries out regular risk assessments of her home and for outings. For example, she has detailed risk assessments for nearby building work to ensure any hazards are minimised.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children. She uses the information from her accurate observations and assessments of children's learning to plan challenging and fun experiences. These engage children and help build upon their prior learning. Children are confident speakers. The childminder helps support children to develop a good knowledge of different animal names when looking at books. She enhances this play well with the introduction of a farm and farm animals. Children confidently work together to build a farmhouse and share their experiences. The childminder engages very well with children as they play. She talks activities through and asks a good range of questions. She introduces new words, such as, 'awesome', to help promote children's speaking skills. Children eagerly reflect on their own experiences when playing. For example, they talk about a recent family celebration and discuss their favourite part of the event.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming. Children are provided with healthy snacks and meals to promote their good health. The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines. She is a positive role model and has clear behavioural expectations for the children. Children learn how to play well together. They treat each other with respect using the consistent guidance and support they receive. Children demonstrate caring attitudes as they look after and cuddle toy dolls. They respond well to the childminder's praise and encouragement and show that they feel secure and valued. Children have opportunities to be physically active during trips to the park. They enjoy visits to the farm and regularly attend local groups with the childminder. This helps to develop their social skills and understanding of the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps all children to make good progress based on their starting points. By the time children move on to school they can manage their personal care independently and are ready to build on their developing knowledge of numbers, letters and early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319829 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 847796 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 1992 and lives in the Woodhouse area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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