Childminder EY457098

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2016 14 October 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 has successfully developed her knowledge of statutory requirements and made the necessary improvements since the last inspection. She continues to develop her service and uses self-evaluation successfully to plan relevant improvements.  Children have developed strong bonds with the childminder and are confident and relaxed. The childminder tailors settling-in arrangements to meet children's individual needs. She follows children's home routines, particularly for overnight care.  The childminder supports children to develop good language and communication skills. She introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to repeat words back to her to help promote their developing speech.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses effective two-way communication systems to exchange information with parents and promote a shared approach to children's learning and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully consider children's changing interests, to support them to explore their own ideas.  Information obtained from other settings that children attend is not detailed enough to enable the childminder to fully complement children's learning.  The childminder's programme of professional development is not sharply focused on raising the quality of her teaching to optimum levels.

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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

 provide increased opportunities for children that help them follow their interests and develop their own ideas  gather more comprehensive information about what children are learning elsewhere and use this to complement teaching  enhance programmes of professional development and focus more precisely on improving teaching skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, children's development records and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation procedures and priorities for improvement.  The inspector spoke to the children and considered their views.

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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 child protection issues and knows how to report concerns to the relevant authorities. She uses risk assessments to identify and address potential hazards and to maintain a safe environment. The childminder works with an assistant. She ensures that she completes all essential training and supervises her well. Overall, the childminder has established good links with local schools. She talks to teaching staff on a daily basis and exchanges general information to promote continuity in children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy painting and become absorbed in the activity. They excitedly use their fingers and hands to feel the paint and make marks on the paper. The childminder, generally, skilfully questions children to help them express their thoughts and talk about their intentions. Children watch with interest as the colours mix together and comment on how the colours have changed. The childminder encourages children to ascribe meaning to their marks and invites them to label their work with their name. She supports children to count and helps them to calculate, to promote their mathematical skills. Children join in songs and copy the childminder as she demonstrates rhythmic movements. The childminder knows the children well. She uses observation and assessment effectively to monitor children's progress and, overall, plan well for their ongoing learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They behave well and play harmoniously together. The childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement to boost children's self-esteem. She helps them to take turns and share resources. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. She provides opportunities for children to exercise and play outdoors daily. Meals and snacks are nutritious and contribute towards supporting children's good health. The childminder ensures that children follow good hygiene routines. She makes handwashing a fun experience and children laugh and giggle as they splash in the water. Children are supported to acquire good self-care skills. They independently dress in their outer clothing and attend to their toileting needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They demonstrate friendly behaviour and initiate interactions with others. Children are strong communicators who ask questions to increase their knowledge. They excitedly tap out repeated rhythms and explore sound using musical instruments. Overall, children are beginning to make- believe and play imaginatively, based on their own experiences. They handle one-handed tools with increased control and are developing good physical skills. This helps children to develop key skills in readiness for future learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457098 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1058543 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 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the Middleton area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 6.15am to 9pm, Monday to Friday and provides overnight care. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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