Childminder EY485743

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2017 29 September 2016

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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

 There have been significant improvements made since the last inspection. The childminder has a positive attitude and has used advice from her local authority early years consultant well to implement positive changes.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Parents comment that children are quick to settle and very much enjoy their time in the setting.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans a range of activities which is matched to children's interests and fascinations. This contributes to the good progress children make in their learning.  Children are developing very good social skills. Children talk affectionately about their friendships and demonstrate a kind and caring attitude towards each other.  Children are developing strong physical skills. They move around the outdoor learning environment with confidence and enjoy the extensive range of resources available.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is alert to risks in the environment. She ensures that children are supervised at all times and teaches children how to manage their own safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take into account how children's next steps in learning can be supported at home.  The childminder's self-evaluation does not focus precisely enough on professional development and deepening her good knowledge about how young children learn.

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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

 build on the good partnerships with parents and identify ways to support children's next steps in learning at home  focus more, in self-evaluation, on professional development and deepening knowledge about how young children learn.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder possesses a good knowledge of safeguarding issues. She attends regular training with the Local Safeguarding Children Board and understands how to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has developed links with staff at the local children's centre and local childminders. She uses these partnerships to help her to keep abreast of change. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision and takes account of the views of parents and children. She uses this information, generally, to make improvements, such as increasing the use of information technology. Parents comment positively about the quality of provision and the care provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of activities, both in her setting and in the local community. Children particularly enjoy the large outdoor area. They look at daffodils and the childminder extends their vocabulary as she talks about buds and petals. This helps to develop their language skills. Children have fun learning about size and shapes as they play with malleable dough. This helps to develop their mathematical skills. Parents are encouraged to share information about what children have been learning at home and their current interests. This supports continuity of learning in the setting. The childminder regularly checks children's progress and shares this with parents. Gaps in children's 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 are nurtured and very much valued by the childminder. This supports their emotional well-being and helps them to build secure attachments. She implements care routines well and places a strong emphasis on teaching children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, children go shopping with the childminder and learn to make healthy food choices. Children behave very well. The childminder sets clear boundaries for children and models the use of good manners. Children are active members of the local community and are developing a good understanding of the wider world. For example, they attend events in different cultural venues and learn to respect diversity. Children have regular opportunities to mix with other children at local playgroups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and motivated learners. They explore their surroundings and make independent choices in their play. For example, children select jigsaws and develop their thinking skills as they independently work out how to put pieces together. They are curious about the natural environment and ask plenty of questions about the changing seasons. Children develop perseverance as they play on a swing. They move their legs back and forwards until they have mastered the movement technique. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485743 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1075320 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 29 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in the Moortown area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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