Childminder EY280076

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2016 21 January 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 assesses risks in her home. She successfully identifies hazards, which helps to minimise any risks to the health or safety of children in her care.  The childminder evaluates the service that she is offering. She values the opinion of parents and children, which helps her to identify her strengths and areas for development. This in turn helps to promote continuous improvement in her practice.  The childminder regularly updates her continued professional development. She attends training and has regular contact with other childminders in the local area. This enables her to discuss good practice and helps her to secure good outcomes for children.  The childminder is warm and caring towards children. She is considerate of their individual needs. This helps children to feel welcome and emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder completes observations of children and uses this information to

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This provision is good

develop future planning and identify children's next steps in learning. This contributes towards children making good progress in all areas of their development.

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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.  The childminder does not always reinforce rules and boundaries to older children as they play, so that they fully understand what is expected of them.

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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  strengthen the teaching of rules and boundaries to older children as they play, in order to help them act responsibly and understand the consequences of their actions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  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.

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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 safeguard children and is able to recognise the possible signs of abuse. She can confidently explain what action she would take if she had a concern about children's welfare. An effective range of written policies and procedures is implemented successfully to ensure children are well protected. The childminder has formed good relationships with other early years providers that children attend. They work together to provide consistency and continuity in children's learning. The childminder has made good links with a local school. This contributes towards preparing children for their future move on to formal education. Positive written feedback from parents demonstrates that they are satisfied with the level of care that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations raised at her previous inspection. For example, she uses her good knowledge well to track children's progress. This includes completing a progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder shares this information with relevant professionals and uses it to help her identify and close any gaps in children's learning. The childminder skilfully plays alongside children, which helps her to follow their spontaneous interests. She makes good use of questions to promote older children's thinking skills. The childminder introduces children to early mathematical language and skills during activities and routines. For example, she uses appropriate language to improve their awareness of shape, colour and size. Children's literacy skills are developing well. The childminder uses a range of effective activities to encourage children's early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

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 play dens. Meals and snacks are freshly prepared, nutritious and healthy. Children increase their understanding of health and hygiene through effective explanations and established routines. During the daily routine, the childminder encourages children to be independent where possible. For example, she supports them as they wash their hands before eating. Children generally behave well. The childminder praises and encourages them to persevere, which helps to promote their self-esteem and confidence. Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities and discussions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to learn and demonstrate high levels of curiosity and imagination as they play. They enjoy opportunities to initiate their own play and follow their interests, and they do this with confidence. For example, older children enjoy using props to create a picnic area. Children develop their motivation and the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning at nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY280076 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1044828 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Island Wood, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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