Childminder EY240524

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 August 2016 25 January 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not successfully obtain in-depth information from parents about children's ongoing learning at home. This means that she cannot use this information to complement her teaching and promote children's rapid progress.  The childminder misses opportunities to extend children's early reading and writing skills.  The childminder does not implement adequate hygiene routines to promote children's health in respect of her handwashing and nappy changing practices, to prevent the spread of infection.  The childminder has not yet targeted professional development opportunities in order to further raise the quality of teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 Since the last inspection the childminder has improved the way she observes and monitors children's learning. Assessments show that children are working within the typical range of development for their age.  Children initiate their own learning. The childminder follows children's lead during play. She uses her suitable knowledge of how children learn to plan activities based on their interests.  The childminder takes children out into the community. They attend soft-play facilities and local parks. This helps to support their physical skills and encourages them to learn about the world around them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 involve parents in their children's learning by improving the two- way flow of information and by encouraging them to share their views to enhance children's learning and development at home 02/09/2016

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Due Date

 improve children's good health and hygiene with particular reference to the nappy changing and handwashing practices. 02/09/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 provide children with more opportunities to build on their early reading and writing skills  build further on professional development plans that increase knowledge and raise the overall quality of practice to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at policies, children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of current child protection issues. She can identify the potential signs of abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder keeps parents updated about their child's progress. Written feedback from parents describes how they appreciate the service that the childminder provides. However, the childminder is not fully successful in encouraging parents to share information about their children's learning at home. This does not fully support continuity of learning. Overall, the childminder evaluates her provision. She shows some commitment to developing her skills and knowledge by completing occasional training courses, such as first aid. However, her professional development focuses more on legally required aspects of training rather than being specifically targeted at developing highly effective teaching

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Overall, teaching is variable. The well-qualified childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's play. She uses this information to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder interacts with children and extends their language skills effectively. For example, she uses lots of descriptive words and encourages children to repeat key words. This helps support children to build on their vocabulary and the pronunciation of words. Children have lots of fun playing games with the childminder, helping them to develop their mathematical skills. They count and compare objects and they understand that counting helps them to find the total amount. However, children have fewer opportunities to build on their early reading and writing skills. This means, on occasions, children miss opportunities to enrich learning even further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder builds strong bonds with children and knows their individual needs and routines well. She helps children develop a good sense of belonging and security. The childminder effectively manages children's behaviour. This means children gain a good understanding of the goals and boundaries expected of them. Children learn to be sociable towards each other and to consider others' feelings and needs. They speak politely to others and take turns. Children benefit from healthy meals and snacks, such as fruit, and have ample opportunities for daily exercise. However, the childminder's nappy changing practices and handwashing procedures do not protect children from the spread of infection. This puts children at risk of cross-infection and compromises their well-being.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make suitable progress in learning given their individual starting points. They are curious and show a willingness to try new activities and develop new skills. Children have some opportunities to develop their self-care skills. This helps to prepare them for the next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240524 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1042631 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Armley, near Leeds. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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