Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how children's play supports their learning and development. She undertakes regular observation and secure assessment. Children make good progress based on their unique skills and starting points.  Partnerships with parents and other settings are strong. The childminder shares valuable information with parents about their children's progress on a regular basis.  Children are happy and settled. Their personal, social and emotional development are promoted well. The childminder offers praise and encouragement. This supports children in making effective bonds and attachments with her and with other children.  Children play cooperatively together and the childminder positively reinforces good manners. She is a good role model and demonstrates friendly and caring behaviour.  Children are active and enthusiastic learners and enjoy exploring a range of exciting

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This provision is good

activities. For example, they explore sensory experiences that the childminder has skilfully introduced into outdoor play situations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The programme for professional development is not focused sufficiently on raising the good quality of the provision further.  The childminder does not fully take into account the views of parents and children when deciding areas for further improvement.

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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

 focus professional development more sharply and raise the overall quality of the provision further  continue to improve the system for evaluating practice that includes the suggestions and ideas of parents and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  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.  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.

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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 the various signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has detailed policies, procedures and risk assessments in place that she uses well to help her keep children safe. Children manage their own risks, such as tidying away toys to avoid trip hazards. She supervises children well at all times and completes daily checks of the home and garden to minimise potential hazards. The childminder tracks children's progress effectively to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. She has positive partnerships with parents and successfully works with them to meet children's learning and care needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents and other settings that children attend to help her support their care and learning. The childminder extends children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she encourages discussions and conversations as they play imaginatively with the role play resources. She uses lots of descriptive words and explanations to support children's different levels of understanding. The childminder stimulates children's investigative skills and ability to suggest ideas, for example, as they experiment with making bubbles. Children develop an interest in reading materials and they enjoy listening to stories and attending the library each week. The childminder skilfully introduces children to the basics of mathematics from an early age. For example, she uses terms, such as big and small, and explains their meanings through practical examples. Children count confidently to 10 and beyond. They explore different

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

shapes, recognise some numbers and enjoy working out where to fit pieces to complete puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She consistently praises them and builds their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop good levels of independence during everyday routines. They help to tidy up and learn to put on their shoes before they go outside. They enjoy plenty of opportunities to be physically active. For example, they spend time outdoors in the garden and visit parks. Children learn about good hygiene routines, such as knowing to wash their hands before they enjoy the healthy snacks. They gain an understanding of people's differences. For example, they learn about different cultures and engage in discussions about different festivals they celebrate.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show they are inquisitive learners. They are excited and enthusiastic as they take part in interesting experiences, such as pretending to be frogs in a song. They move their bodies with control and they are excited about their play. They are making good progress from their individual starting points and are acquiring the skills they need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480885 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 997260 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Pudsey area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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