Childminder 319511

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 4 March 2015

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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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved the way she plans for children's next steps in learning. Activities are well matched to children's individual interests and capabilities to promote their enthusiasm for learning.  The childminder offers ideas to extend learning opportunities and she engages children in constant discussion. This helps to promote communication and language and contributes towards children making good progress in their learning.  The childminder responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort.  The childminder regularly praises children, which helps to raise their self-esteem and confidence. She uses positive strategies to reinforce appropriate behaviour according to children's age and stage of development.  A good range of written policies and procedures is implemented successfully to ensure children are well protected.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to involve parents and carers in their child's learning so that they can work together to help children make even better progress.  Opportunities for children to further develop their understanding of good hygiene and self-care practices are not always maximised.

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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 the two-way flow of information with parents, encouraging them to share more detailed information about children's capabilities on entry, and provide greater opportunity for them to be involved in supporting their child's ongoing learning and development  place greater focus on reinforcing children's understanding of how they can help maintain their good health.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to ensure children are supervised, kept safe and well protected. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care and assesses risks to identify any potential hazards. This helps to provide a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder reflects on her practice and strives for continuous improvement. For example, since her last inspection she has developed ways of tracking children's ongoing progress towards the early learning goals. The well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge well to meet the needs of children. She makes best use of various training opportunities and has established close relationships with other professionals in the local area. This enables her to discuss best practice and further support children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children activities which help to engage and motivate them in their learning. For example, children show high levels of concentration as they chop up a pineapple for a snack. The childminder asks children questions as they investigate the fruit, which helps to develop their thinking skills. The childminder participates well in children's play as she joins in at their level and allows children to take the lead. The childminder understands her responsibilities relating to the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are provided with a friendly and homely environment. This helps to support children emotionally in their move from home and contributes towards them developing positive relationships with the childminder. The childminder effectively supports children's physical development and they benefit from fresh air during regular outdoor experiences. For example, children go on frequent trips into the community and to local parks and farms. This contributes towards them developing good social skills and helps them to develop a good knowledge and understanding of the wider community. The childminder talks with older children about what to expect when they go to nursery or school. In addition, younger children go with her on the school run, so they become familiar with the local school. This helps them to develop the confidence they need when they are ready for the next stage in their learning. Children's understanding of a healthy diet is supported

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

well, for example, they grow their own vegetables and fruits in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate a sense of belonging as they eagerly explore the childminder's resources. Their communication skills are developing well. Children confidently share their ideas and learn to be kind. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and are progressing well. Children are developing their early reading skills. They enjoy stories and discuss their favourite books with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319511 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1050846 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1983 and lives in Headingly, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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