Childminder EY385938

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2016 9 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 interacts skilfully with children. She plans exciting and engaging activities that meet children's needs and help them to progress in their learning and development.  Children are happy and settled. They have close bonds with the childminder, who responds kindly and sensitively to them. This contributes significantly to children's emotional well-being.  The childminder uses her observations and assessments carefully to plan children's next steps in learning. She shares this information with children's parents, so that they can effectively support their children's development at home.  Effective relationships with the local school are established. This helps to effectively support children for their future move and next steps in learning.  The childminder acts as a good role model. She effectively manages children's behaviour and offers praise to reinforce their positive actions. This helps to build

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This provision is good

children's confidence and motivates them to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully implemented a targeted programme of professional development, to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The views of the parents are not yet used in the evaluation of the provision.

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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

 make the most of professional development opportunities to raise standards in teaching and learning even higher  include the views of parents to build on the evaluation process to accurately identify areas for further improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning profiles, planning documentation and a range of other records including policies and procedures, evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in child protection and what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She assesses risks in her environment and follows clear policies and procedures. This contributes towards effectively keeping children safe. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to gain valuable knowledge and share ideas for best practice. The childminder monitors children's progress well, which helps to ensure any gaps in learning are quickly closed. She 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.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and extends their ideas. For example, she skilfully questions children to encourage them to think imaginatively. Children have great fun playing with an exciting farm activity, which also encourages their exploration of different textures. The childminder offers ideas to extend learning opportunities. She places a strong emphasis on children's communication and language skills. For example, she listens to what children have to say and repeats words back to them to help them with their pronunciation. The childminder helps to teach older children mathematical skills during daily activities. For example, she regularly counts with children and discusses size and volume.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well cared for in this warm and welcoming family environment. Resources are easily accessible to children to enable them to make independent choices. The childminder helps children to develop their self-care skills. For example, she helps older children to learn how to put on their own shoes and coats. Children are consistently praised for their achievements, helping to effectively raise their self esteem. They learn about being safe while out and about, for example by discussing road safety. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. For example, she provides fruit for snacks and encourages parents to pack healthy food for their children's lunches. Children benefit from regular fresh air and physical exercise. They take part in regular outings in the local area, which in addition contributes towards children gaining an understanding of the wider community. Children develop relationships and social skills during visits to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

toddler groups. They learn to respect each other's differences and customs during special celebrations, such as Chinese New Year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are independent and confident communicators who are keen to learn. Children boldly share their experiences, such as being with their families and discussing special days out. They are gaining a good range of skills in preparation for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385938 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1044207 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Kippax, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and 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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