Childminder EY421462

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 March 2017 5 June 2014

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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 provides a welcoming environment where children are nurtured and very much valued. This supports children's emotional well-being and helps them build strong attachments.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans a range of activities which are matched to children's interests and fascinations. Children make good progress.  The childminder's home is very well organised. Children choose from the wide variety of resources available. This helps develop their independence.  The childminder sets clear boundaries for children. This supports their good behaviour.  The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She has recently moved house and has completed thorough risk assessments of all areas of the setting.  The childminder has strong links with her local childminding group. This helps her share good practice and keep abreast of change.  Parents comment positively about the setting. Children are happy and say that it is fun

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to use professional development opportunities to deepen her knowledge of how children learn.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to extend children's learning during self-directed play.

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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

 focus more precisely on professional development to strengthen further the good understanding of how children learn  make the most of all opportunities to extend children's learning during self-directed play.

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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 several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends training regularly and has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of her duty to prevent children from being drawn into radicalisation and teaches children about mutual respect and tolerance. For example, during disagreements when children are playing, they are helped to learn to think about others' views and resolve conflicts. The childminder reviews the quality of provision and takes account of the views of parents and children. She is committed to continuous improvement. For example, she has invested in low-level storage and resources to help develop children's independence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes termly summaries of children's progress and shares next steps for children's learning with parents. She takes account of children's interests at home. For example, children are excited about a forthcoming holiday to a foreign theme park. The childminder makes the most of this interest and plans activities around the theme park characters. The childminder understands how to develop children's speech and language. She engages in meaningful conversations with children and provides commentaries during their play. The childminder develops children's mathematical skills well during planned activities. For example, they count markers in the garden. 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

The childminder implements care routines very well and places a strong emphasis on teaching children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, children take part in healthy eating initiatives and the childminder shares literature with parents about how to help their children be fit for life. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills in the extensive outdoor area. Boys particularly enjoy running in the open space. 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.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are lively and enthusiastic learners. They are fascinated by coloured block puzzles and develop their thinking skills as they move the blocks and create different patterns. The explore the outdoor area and enjoy playing hide and seek. Children are developing good listening skills and concentrate well while sharing story books with the childminder. They are making good progress in their learning. The skills and attributes they are developing prepare them well for the move on to their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421462 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1087361 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Thorpe Arch. She operates during term time only from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday.

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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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