Childminder EY450072

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 25 January 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

 The childminder has successfully addressed the weaknesses raised at the last inspection. For example, she has improved the way she assesses children's progress. She uses this information to plan the next steps which will challenge and extend each child's learning and development.  Teaching is good. The childminder has a good knowledge of the children she cares for. She understands how young children learn and how she can support the development of what they know, understand and can do. This contributes to the good progress children make from their starting points.  Children are happy and settle quickly. They form secure relationships with the calm, caring and sensitive childminder. She meets their individual care needs well and effectively promotes their confidence and independence skills.  The childminder is committed to providing children and their families with a high-quality provision. She is well organised and her records and documentation are thorough and

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This provision is good

underpin her good practice.  Children enthusiastically explore the inviting and stimulating environment. They benefit from a designated playroom which is well equipped with a range of high-quality resources. Children are confident and show a good sense of belonging.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully take account of the views of parents in order to help identify where the provision can be improved further.  The childminder has not fully focused her recent professional development on raising the quality of her teaching to an outstanding 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

 extend the process of self-evaluation and involve parents more fully in identifying strengths and areas for improvement  focus professional development opportunities that help raise the already high-quality teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  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 looked at relevant documentation, such as the policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has comprehensive safeguarding policies in place. She has a good understanding of her responsibilities, with regard to promoting children's welfare. She knows how to take swift action in order to protect children in the event of a child protection concern. Older children learn how to keep themselves safe. They take part in regular fire drills and learn about road safety. Generally, the childminder keeps up to date with essential training and is fully conversant with all new legislation and requirements. Overall, she has started to evaluate her practice with a view to developing the service she provides even further. The childminder works in partnership with parents well to support their children's development. For example, she gives daily feedback and shares development reports with them. Parents are complimentary about the care and learning opportunities provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder plans fun and challenging activities based upon the children's interests and individual learning styles. Younger children's interest in stories and the written word is supported well. The childminder reads out loud and points to illustrations to help children understand what is happening. She frequently introduces new vocabulary and repeats children's spoken words, so they can hear the correct pronunciation. The childminder uses mathematical language that helps support children's learning. For example, she counts as they play with the building blocks and uses words, such as bigger and higher as the tower grows. Young children enjoy this and giggle as the tower falls down. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their large-muscle skills, for example, they jump confidently on the trampoline. Children benefit from opportunities to mix socially with other children and learn about the world and local community they live

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. For example, she provides them with a wide variety of healthy snacks and meals. Children receive sensitive support to become confident in managing their own personal care needs, such as feeding and toileting. They know the routine is to wash hands before eating. The childminder manages children's behaviour well, for example, she uses praise and encouragement to help them achieve and to develop their self-esteem and confidence. Children are really well behaved, kind and considerate and have good manners. Children develop their physical skills. For example, they get plenty of exercise during garden play, walking to and from school and frequent visits to local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points. They are confident in their interactions with the childminder and visitors and are developing an awareness of counting and shape. Children are keen and curious learners. They are successfully gaining the skills that will help prepare them for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450072 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1042634 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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