Hulland, Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 July 2016 27 August 2013

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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 carries out regular observations on the children to recognise their achievements and identify the next steps in their learning. Since her last inspection she has introduced thorough assessments on children's ongoing progress. These demonstrate that children are working well within the typical range of development expected for their age.  Children are provided with a warm, friendly and welcoming environment. This helps them to form secure attachments and develop positive relationships with the childminder and her family.  The childminder provides a wide variety of stimulating and challenging experiences based on children's individual interests. This helps children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder helps support children's language and speaking skills effectively. She engages children in constant discussion as they play, models language and introduces

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This provision is good

new vocabulary.  The childminder acts as a good role model as she effectively manages children's behaviour. She uses positive strategies to reinforce appropriate behaviour according to children's age and stage of development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder attends mandatory training, she does not sharply focus her professional development on raising the quality of her teaching to an outstanding level.  The information that is initially requested from parents about children's prior learning is not fully comprehensive.

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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 that increase the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional standard  obtain more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. A good range of written policies and procedures is implemented effectively to help ensure children are well protected. The recommendations and actions following the last inspection have been successfully addressed. For example, the childminder generally self-evaluates effectively and clearly identifies her strengths and areas for future development. She values the views of parents and children in her care. This contributes towards her successfully identifying and making improvements that have a positive impact on children's learning and outcomes. The childminder has established good links with local primary schools to help prepare children emotionally for the next stage in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively helps support children's sensory and imaginative skills as she encourages them to explore. For example, children excitedly investigate a varied range of materials and objects. The childminder interacts well with children and gets down to their level, plays alongside them and allows them to take the lead. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills and introduces them to a range of mathematical language. For example, she counts as young children build small towers of bricks. Children show an interest in books and listen well. They point to pictures and the childminder helps them to identify different objects throughout the book. She praises young children as they babble back to her, which helps to raise their self-esteem and supports their communication skills. The childminder understands her responsibilities relating to the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This is shared with parents so that any

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

additional support is swiftly accessed, if required. Overall, this helps to involve parents in their children's learning and to ensure any gaps are quickly closed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are clearly happy, content and settled in the childminder's care. They participate in regular outdoor activities and access fresh air, which contributes to their physical development. For example, children take part in outings to the local area, such as visiting parks. These opportunities enable children to explore different environments and help them to gain an understanding of the wider community. In addition, the childminder attends regular group activities. This helps to effectively supports children's personal, social and emotional development as they learn to socialise with others. The childminder helps to develop children's understanding of the world as they explore different festivals, such as Chinese New Year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are starting to develop an understanding of risk and how to keep themselves safe. They interact well together and share and take turns during their play. Children are encouraged to be independent and manage their own personal needs. They confidently access their own resources and lead their own play. Children are motivated to learn and are acquiring the dispositions and skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY249193 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1043224 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Kippax, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.15am 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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Telephone number

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