Childminder EY447082

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2017 4 December 2012

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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 quality of teaching is good. Children talk about the wide range of experiences they enjoy with the childminder.  The childminder's setting is well organised and offers a wide range of resources for children to choose from. This helps develop children's independence.  The childminder is highly dedicated to meeting the specific needs of individual families. Parents comment that she promotes diversity extremely well and children's religious and cultural needs are very well supported.  Children behave well. The childminder sets clear boundaries for behaviour and uses positive reinforcement strategies.  Children are very happy in the setting. The childminder is lively and engaging and responds to their personal needs quickly. This supports children's emotional and physical well-being.  The childminder is extremely warm and welcoming. This helps children form secure attachments.  The childminder is committed to professional development. She keeps abreast of

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This provision is good

change and carries out research to meet the individual needs of children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's system for evaluating her provision is not rigorous enough. As a result, children do not make the very highest level of progress in 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

 enhance the system for evaluating the quality of the provision and identify ways to help children make even better progress in their learning.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector had a tour of the setting and viewed the outdoor learning environment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends update training with her Local Safeguarding Children Board. She has a good understanding of the procedure for reporting concerns about children's welfare. The childminder builds on her knowledge to meet the specific needs of children. For example, she learns about different religions and the festivals celebrated. She also learns how to prepare food to meet cultural requirements. The childminder has developed strong links with other local childminders. She effectively uses these partnerships to share good practice and keep up to date with changes. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children and uses this feedback to make some changes to her provision, for example, improving methods of communication.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes monthly summaries of children's progress and shares next steps for children's learning with parents. She takes account of children's interests at home. This supports continuity in children's learning in the setting and at home. The childminder understands how to develop children's speech and language. She introduces new words during sensory play, which helps children develop their vocabulary. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills. For example, they look at numbers in the environment during the walk to and from school and count how many big and small steps they can take. The childminder keeps a close eye on children's progress. Any gaps in learning are identified and plans are put in place to help children catch up.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time in the setting. This helps promote a love of learning from an early age. Children demonstrate a strong bond with the childminder. Babies confidently approach her for cuddles. The childminder gathers information about children's care needs when they start at the setting and implements care routines very well. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages them to drink lots of water and discusses the benefits of exercise. Children are kind and caring towards each other. They are gentle with babies and involve them in their play. Children attend local playgroups with the childminder. This helps them develop their social skills and learn to mix with larger groups of children. The childminder shows children how to keep themselves safe. For example, at mealtimes she models how to sit safely on chairs with all chair legs on the floor.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a strong exploratory impulse. They enjoy a range of sensory experiences which helps develop their understanding of the world. Babies shake plastic jars filled with different items and learn about cause and effect. This helps develop their thinking skills. Babies are very active and demonstrate determination as they develop their physical skills. Children make good progress. The skills they are acquiring prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447082 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1060238 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Pudsey. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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