Childminder EY242259

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2016 1 February 2016

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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 has made rapid improvements since her last inspection. She has worked effectively with the local authority to develop her understanding of the early years foundation stage. In addition, she has identified and attended training which supports her skills further.  Children make good progress, relative to their starting points. The childminder uses her observations of children's play well to monitor their progress and to identify any gaps in their learning.  The childminder asks questions to encourage children to express their thoughts and ideas. She models good use of language and names objects to broaden their vocabulary. She effectively promotes their understanding and speech development.  Children are well behaved and respectful of the environment as they play. The childminder supports children to understand expected behaviour and develop their independence in a calm, gentle and consistent way.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides parents with a good range of information about their children's care and learning, to keep them informed of their children's progress.  Children have opportunities to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. This helps children to learn to respect and value others and their cultures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a range of highly challenging activities to support children who learn best outdoors.  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 opportunities to motivate and challenge children who prefer to learn outdoors  refine the way in which reflection is used to target areas for professional development, to enhance the quality of teaching to the highest levels and to consistently provide excellent levels of challenge for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned outdoor activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and took account of the views of parents through their written feedback. 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 and the suitability of all people living on the premises.

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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 how to keep children safe in her care and can confidently explain what action she would take if she had a concern about children's welfare. In addition, she implements a range of policies and procedures, such as the safe use of mobile phones and how to manage an allegation against herself or a member of the household, which helps to promote a safe and secure environment for children. The local authority has supported the childminder with the implementation of tracking and assessments systems. The childminder makes regular checks on all children's progress and she has a clear picture of their achievements. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings. She has established links with the local school to further support children's learning and development. The childminder has completed mandatory training,

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

such as first aid, and undertaken further safeguarding training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands that children learn through play. She provides a variety of activities that promotes children's learning. She has a good understanding of children's expected development. She knows how to move their learning forward to help them make good progress. Overall, teaching is good. The childminder promotes children's language development well. For example, she introduces new words regularly to build on children's vocabulary and uses questions effectively that help children to think. She interacts in a positive manner and provides a good balance between the activities she leads and those that children choose. This helps her to ensure she provides experiences that interest children. The childminder provides many opportunities that help support children's small- muscle skills. For example, children thoroughly enjoy using pegs to hang clothes on the washing line and using water and large brushes to make marks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and kind to children. She forms strong relationships with children early on and they settle in well. Children show that they feel secure and are confident to seek comfort from her. This supports children's emotional well-being. The childminder has a good range of toys and equipment for children to use indoors. This keeps them interested and engaged in learning. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles. She provides them with a good range of opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. She provides them with healthy foods and children follow good hygiene procedures at appropriate times throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make good progress in their learning. They are supported to develop confidence, independence and good communication skills. Children actively engage in their learning and display high levels of concentration during activities. They develop an interest in early literacy skills, such as books, mark-making and songs. They are supported to acquire the key skills required for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242259 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1039487 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Seacroft, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, 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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