Childminder 319857

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 9 June 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 sets high expectations, which has helped her to succeed in improving aspects of her provision since the last inspection. She understands how to plan a good range of interesting and exciting activities. Children are engaged and motivated to learn and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment that helps all children to thrive. She ensures that resources are easily accessible for children. Children select these according to their interests and this helps to develop their independence.  Children benefit from strong relationships with the childminder. She knows children's individual routines and personalities. Children are happy, settled and confident, helping to promote children's emotional well-being effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established highly effective ways to share information about children's development with other early years settings that they attend in order to extend children's learning.  At times, in her eagerness to support children's play, the childminder does not fully promote children's thinking and reasoning skills.  Other than attending mandatory training, such as first aid, the childminder has not made the best possible use of professional development opportunities to further improve her teaching skills to the highest 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

 strengthen partnership working further to help provide stronger continuity in children's learning and development  provide more opportunities for children to express their thoughts and ideas to extend their learning  build on the programme of professional development to extend skills and knowledge further and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of suitability.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder gives the utmost priority to children's safety and welfare. She carries out risk assessments and swiftly takes steps to ensure children remain safe and free from harm. She can identify the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly reviews the quality of the provision and children's progress. She uses this information to find ways to enhance all aspects of her practice. For example, she has implemented new ways to track the progress that children make in their learning and development. This helps her to identify if there are any delays or gaps that need to be addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children in her care well. She understands what interests each child and how they prefer to learn. The childminder plays alongside children and shows great interest in what they do. She effectively supports children's early language skills. She provides a running commentary and introduces new words as children play. The childminder makes the most of activities, such as playing in water to teach children about filling and emptying containers. She introduces numbers, encouraging children to count how many cups it takes to fill the watering can. Children are encouraged to develop their imagination. They talk about what is happening to the dolls, pretending that they are poorly. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. She exchanges good information with them about children's ongoing development and their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure and happy. They move around confidently and safely, exploring the environment. Children behave well and develop good social skills. The childminder teaches them to respect others as part of promoting positive behaviour. She takes them on regular trips to local play areas and they visit local groups where children learn how to share resources with others. Children learn about the factors that contribute towards a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides them with nutritious meals and snacks and they have daily access to a variety of outdoor activities. Children's understanding of the world around them is promoted. The childminder helps them to observe closely the local wildlife that visits the garden. Children are excited to see a butterfly go past and the childminder provides pictures and words that help children to identify the different birds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistent progress from their starting points. They enjoy learning and are active learners, who are motivated to have a go and keep on trying. They develop confidence and the skills typical for their age and stage of development. The childminder teaches children to take care of themselves through daily routines and explanations. This helps them to develop good levels of independence in readiness for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319857 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1043966 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in the Alwoodley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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