Childminder EY480549

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 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 places a good emphasis on supporting children in developing their language and communication skills. She introduces new vocabulary and uses questioning techniques skilfully to encourage children to respond and to think critically.  The childminder has developed close, caring relationships with children in her care. She provides a warm, secure and nurturing environment which involves children in decision making. This helps to develop children's self-esteem and independence.  The childminder is vigilant about children's safety and security, and gives priority to risk assessments. This enables children to explore the environment freely and safely.  The childminder provides age-appropriate activities and resources linked to children's interests. Children are enthusiastic and keen learners who are making good progress in their learning.  Children receive extensive praise and encouragement and are given gentle reminders to

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This provision is good

be kind and share with their friends. This raises children's self-esteem and supports their willingness to persevere in activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her assessments of what children can already do effectively when planning precisely for their next steps in learning.  The childminder evaluates her practice, however, this is not focused enough on identifying her professional development needs.

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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

 refine the assessment process so that information about what children need to learn next is more precise, sharply focused and used to plan effectively  strengthen systems for self-evaluation, to determine priorities for professional development and drive continuous improvement of the already good quality of teaching.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of Disclosure and Barring Service checks for the childminder and people in the household over 16 years. She also looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including the safeguarding policy and children's learning records.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of written views from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a detailed policy to follow should any concerns arise about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly attends childminding groups to share ideas and practice, to help improve the quality of the service she provides. She regularly evaluates her assessments of children's learning. The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents. Feedback received from parents shows how happy they are with the quality of care and learning opportunities their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses good teaching strategies to support children's learning. She effectively asks children lots of good questions during their play. This helps to develop children's communication and language skills well. The childminder skilfully interacts with children and uses every opportunity to build on their learning. For example, children are excited to investigate the rice, and delight as they dig and scoop it up using the tools available. As the children throw the rice they find pictures of polar bears and penguins in the tray. The childminder encourages them to count them with her. This introduces children to early numeracy and hand-and-eye coordination as they place one brick on top of another. The childminder keeps parents informed about their progress, through daily feedback and regular written reports and assessments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and provides children with lots of praise. She is caring, and helps build children's confidence by offering reassuring words of encouragement. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles for children well. They are keen to play at local parks, soft-play centres and enjoy daily walks to and from school. Children's social skills are enhanced as they form strong friendships with adults and children at local toddler groups and a soft-play centre they attend. The childminder forms strong relationships with the parents and their children. She gathers useful information about children's individual needs with parents when they first join her, which helps children to settle.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children to be confident learners and prepares them with the skills they need in readiness for school. Children regularly go to local groups where they socialise with other children. Children learn the importance of keeping themselves healthy. They follow good hygiene routines and spend lots of time being active outdoors. Children develop confidence, independence and make good progress in all areas of learning. They are keen and motivated learners. They explore their surroundings and make independent choices in their play. For example, children select a book and listen to the story intently and concentrate well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480549 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 988413 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Morley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. 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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