Childminder 320511

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2016 4 June 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

 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 assessments show they are working within or above the typical range of development for their age.  Children make independent choices from the wide range of resources and show a real enthusiasm for learning. They choose to spend a great deal of time in the well-planned garden, helping promote their physical well-being.  The childminder supports children's good behaviour and the development of their social skills successfully. Children learn to form friendships, share equipment and play cooperatively. This contributes to positive outcomes for them.  The childminder knows the children well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. The childminder praises and encourages children to have a go at activities. This helps to build up their confidence and self-esteem.

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This provision is good

 Children's language and communication development are very well supported. The childminder uses a wide range of questioning techniques, introduces new words and allows children time to think and answer.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development programme is not focused sufficiently on raising the level of teaching to the highest level.  The childminder does not involve parents and children in the evaluation of her practice to identify areas for development.

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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 professional development programme and specifically target raising the quality of teaching and learning  enhance the evaluation of practice fully and involve parents and children to help identify areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, such as the suitability of household members, risk assessments and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child to promote their welfare and safety. She has accessed recent safeguarding training to help her keep her knowledge current. The childminder makes effective use of risk assessments. This helps her to identify and minimise hazards and create a safe environment for children. A wide range of relevant policies and procedures is frequently reviewed and put into practice. The childminder has well-established links with the local school and other settings children attend. On the whole, the childminder has effective working partnerships with parents. She shares their children's progress with them regularly and finds out about what they like to do at home. This helps to ensure continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder knows how children learn and develop. She monitors their progress to identify any gaps in their development and quickly provides learning experiences, helping them to make progress. The childminder encourages children to speculate and test out their ideas through trial and error. Children's natural curiosity and exploratory instincts are very well fostered. For example, when outdoors in the garden, the childminder asks thought-provoking questions about whether objects will float or sink. For example, 'I wonder?' and 'Why did that happen?' Children's understanding of the natural world is very well supported. They develop curiosity and interest. They observe the life-cycles of caterpillars and worms. They plant and grow seeds. During craft activities, children are encouraged to talk about what they are doing to help them think through their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very involved and happy. Their behaviour is consistently good. The childminder builds firm emotional attachments with children and fully understands their emotional needs. The childminder takes children out, so they have fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their physical well-being. They go to local groups, the park and local places of interest. This helps them develop social skills and an understanding of the diversity of their community. Children have many opportunities to extend their independence skills and consistently manage their own personal care routines, such as washing their hands. Older children show determination as they tie their own shoe laces. The childminder supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages them to eat healthy foods at meal and snack times, including fresh fruit and vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage of development. They have positive attitudes to learning and willingly try new experiences. Children are creative and imaginative in their play. They display good levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children learn to listen and have good communication skills. They learn to count, recognise shapes, sound letters and write their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320511 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1043105 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Wortley, Leeds. She operates Monday to Friday during school holidays and before and after school during term times.

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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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