Childminder EY416921

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2017 3 June 2016

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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 addressed the actions and recommendations raised at her previous inspection. For example, the childminder has reviewed the way she assesses children's ongoing progress. She successfully uses the information gained from her observations to plan for what children need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder supports children well in developing a good understanding of how to manage their behaviour appropriately. She recognises children's achievements and provides plenty of praise, which enables them to develop their self-esteem.  The childminder responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort. This helps children to gain a sense of belonging.  The childminder engages children in conversations, which helps to promote children's communication and language skills.  The childminder regularly assesses risks and implements a range of policies and

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This provision is good

procedures to help to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully include the views of all parents in the self-evaluation process to help to identify and plan further priorities for improvement.  Although the childminder gathers key words from parents, she has not yet considered further innovative ways to support children who speak English as an additional language.

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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

 include the views of all parents more effectively in the self-evaluation process  strengthen ways to support children who speak English as an additional language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, evidence of qualifications and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder talks to parents on a daily basis and shares information about their children's day. Individual learning journals are in place for all children and are regularly shared with parents. The childminder fully understands the importance of working in partnership with local primary schools to ensure children are well supported for their future move. She works closely with other childminders in the area and discusses and shares good practice. This helps the childminder to enhance her knowledge and improve outcomes for children and their families. The childminder has recently implemented an evaluation process to help her to identify future improvements. She is keen to continuously develop her provision to a higher standard.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Older children develop their small-muscle skills as they carefully fix jigsaw pieces together. They concentrate and are motivated to learn. The childminder introduces children to simple mathematical skills and counts with them as they play. She offers a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. For example, children show delight as they discover interesting items in a treasure basket of various objects. This contributes towards promoting young children's natural curiosity and sensory play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in visits are offered to children to help them to become familiar with their new surroundings. The childminder gathers a good range of information from parents when children first start. This helps the childminder to prepare for each child's individual needs effectively. Children enjoy a variety of nutritious meals and snacks, which helps to promote their good health. The childminder provides regular opportunities for outdoor play and walks in the local area. These occasions help to promote children's physical development and improve their knowledge of the local community. For example, the childminder takes children to local playgroups, where they learn to share and take turns with their friends. This helps to prepare children for the next stage in their learning, including school. Older children have good opportunities to develop their independence and self-care skills throughout the day. For example, the childminder encourages them to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

wipe their own nose and dispose of the tissue appropriately.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and enthusiastic learners who make good progress in their learning and development. They demonstrate a sense of belonging and eagerly explore the childminder's resources. Children develop a respectful awareness of diversity. For example, they learn about a varied range of festivals throughout the year. This contributes towards them recognising and valuing differences in themselves and others. Children learn to share and be kind. This helps them to build relationships with their peers and prepares them emotionally for the larger social environment of school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416921 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1058447 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 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Burmantofts, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 8am 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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