Childminder EY480770

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 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 childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn which helps them to make good progress. She supports their communication and language skills well. The childminder speaks clearly and repeats words to aid children's pronunciation.  The childminder provides a welcoming and well-resourced environment. Children confidently access the resources and demonstrate that they are happy and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder effectively supports children's physical development and they benefit from daily fresh air. Children grow their own vegetables which they regularly add to their lunch and snack time menu. This helps children develop an excellent understanding of the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle.  Children's behaviour is managed effectively by the childminder as she uses a calm and consistent approach. She acts as a good role model as she reinforces appropriate behaviour and provides children with clear explanations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully implemented an ambitious training programme to enhance the good quality care and learning provided so that children make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not always focus planning and assessment precisely enough to challenge children to the highest level.

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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

 enhance ongoing professional development so it is sharply focused on continually updating knowledge and raising the overall quality of practice and teaching to an even higher level  embed assessment and planning systems even further to target next steps in children's learning more precisely and to support individual children to reach their full potential.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training and can identify the possible indicators of abuse. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice. This helps her to make improvements that have a positive impact on children's learning and outcomes. The childminder has formed good relationships with the providers of other early years settings that children attend. They work together to provide consistency and continuity in children's learning. Furthermore, the childminder has formed successful partnerships with other childminders and meets them regularly to share ideas for good practice. Parents and carers are complimentary about the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children maintain concentration and show high levels of engagement during their play. For example, they skilfully use a range of craft materials to draw, colour and practise their writing skills. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development. She skilfully incorporates mathematical concepts, numbers and colours into activities, such as when playing with dinosaurs. The childminder engages in playful interaction with children as they play. For example, children engage well in imaginative play opportunities. They enjoy acting out being doctors in a surgery. The childminder and children explore a range of festivals together. This helps children begin to be aware of people from different faiths and cultures. The childminder fulfils her responsibility for completing the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This is shared with parents so that any additional support is swiftly accessed, if required. This helps to ensure any gaps in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle. They are involved in regular trips into the community, including visits to local parks and nature trails. Children enjoy a variety of home-made meals, which helps to promote their good health. During the daily routines, the childminder encourages children to be independent where possible. For example, older children confidently wash their hands before meals and dress themselves in various costumes. Children develop high levels of confidence and are reassured by the childminder who is always close by. She praises them regularly and shows she values their efforts and achievements. Effective settling-in practices are in place. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents to ensure that the child's individual needs are well known prior to them starting. This helps to support children's emotional well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are happy, motivated and enthusiastic learners. They develop good social skills and become confident communicators. Children attend toddler groups with the childminder where they meet and interact with new adults and children and form friendships. This helps to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480770 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 995737 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 9

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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 Boston Spa, near Wetherby. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, 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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