Childminder EY412859

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 7 December 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

 The childminder is committed to improving her service. She has made vast improvements since her last inspection. For example, she ensures all children are closely observed in their play and she monitors their learning. All children are making good progress.  Children have a wide range of resources and learning opportunities to choose from. The childminder ensures the environment is stimulating and resources reflect children's interests. Children are motivated to learn and thoroughly enjoy playing games with the childminder.  The childminder and children have formed very trusting and secure relationships. Children discuss the time they spend with the childminder and how much they love her. They spontaneously give the childminder cuddles and older children write letters about how much they enjoy attending.  Parents are highly complimentary of the childminder and her ability to provide high- quality care for children. The childminder keeps them informed of children's learning. In

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This provision is good

addition, she obtains and listens to their views regularly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seize opportunities to teach children about written numbers.  The childminder has not fully formed relationships with the providers of other settings children attend, in order to share all information about children's learning and development, to complement their learning.

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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

 improve the teaching of mathematics in order to better support children to recognise written numerals  strengthen the partnerships with other settings children attend and share more information about children's abilities and progress to complement their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies, procedures, children's development records and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector read letters and parent questionnaires during the inspection and took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children in her care. She keeps up to date with changes in legislation and works with other childminders to discuss and develop good practice including safeguarding practices. The childminder regularly refreshes her safeguarding knowledge. She attends training courses and has a safeguarding file where she keeps all important telephone numbers. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Children play freely and safely. Resources are high quality and appropriate for children to independently access. The childminder regularly reviews her setting and the service she offers. She accesses training courses to develop her knowledge and skills. In addition, she sets herself clear priorities for further improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and good at teaching children new skills. Children thrive on learning new information. The childminder is aware of children's interests and takes them to the library to access books so that they can find out about their interests together. Children are observed as they play. The childminder monitors their progress and sets challenging next steps to support children to make good or better progress. Children's communication skills are excellent. They hold comprehensive conversations asking questions and listening for answers. The childminder ensures stimulating activities are planned for each child. One example of this is, children are excited about searching for letters and creating their names. They confidently construct their names and the names of others in the setting. Children are developing very good literacy skills and understanding of letter sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are learning about the similarities and differences between them and others. They understand that everyone is different and they appreciate this. Children share with each other, have good manners and behave exceptionally well. Children feel safe in the setting. The childminder meets their care needs well and follows their individual routines. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches them about road safety while on outings and the importance of not speaking to strangers. Children often access the parks and facilities in the local area with the childminder. Children discuss holding hands and staying close to her. Children enjoy visiting the parks, where they exercise and play games. The childminder ensures children's well-being is promoted well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are very well prepared for school and future learning. They are motivated learners who enjoy being involved in activities. They concentrate for long periods of time on chosen tasks and follow instructions well. Children communicate clearly and have their own views and opinions. They know the importance of sharing and have developed firm relationships with other children and adults. Children are developing good independence skills. For example, they put on their own coats and shoes as well as managing their own hygiene needs. Older children are excited about their upcoming move to primary school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412859 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1058430 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except 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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