Childminder EY485300

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2017 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 is extremely well organised and displays a professional approach to her work with children and families. She accurately evaluates her provision and involves parents in helping to identify targets for further improvements.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language development particularly well. She skilfully expands on what children say to help build their vocabulary and uses excellent tone of voice to engage toddlers in playful interactions.  Children settle very quickly and build a strong sense of security in the childminder's home. She is extremely responsive to children and supports their individual needs effectively. Children are happy and their emotional well-being is strong.  Parents are extremely complimentary about the high quality of care the childminder provides. She uses a range of methods to keep parents informed about their children's learning, including daily discussions, summaries of development and learning records.

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This provision is good

 Children's physical well-being is effectively promoted. The childminder provides plenty of outdoor play experiences that help to nurture and challenge children's physical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet target her professional development and training to help raise her good quality teaching to an even higher level.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to learn about and respect the differences between themselves and other people.

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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

 place a sharper focus on identifying professional development and training opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level  extend opportunities for children to develop their understanding of and respect for the differences between themselves and other people.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play and learning activities that children took part in.  The inspector held several discussions with the childminder and checked a range of relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of the views of parents.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder displays a secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm and keeps up to date with new legislation. She has put in place a comprehensive range of policies and procedures that underpins her good practice. Partnerships with schools are well established. The childminder shares information with the nursery teacher about children's learning. This helps to ensure that children receive a consistent approach to meet their individual needs. The childminder monitors children's learning each term to determine their rates of progress and identify any areas where further support is needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates her good knowledge of how children learn and makes accurate assessments of their development. She tailors learning experiences for children and provides uninterrupted time for them to explore and develop their understanding of natural materials. For example, toddlers experiment with dry sand as they repeatedly scoop, pour and carefully watch how the sand flows to the ground. The childminder includes singing songs as part of the daily routine. For example, she skilfully uses a rhyme bag and encourages children to select an object for a particular song. This effectively encourages children to listen, supports their awareness of speech sounds and helps to build strong foundations for their later literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming and safe. Children enjoy plenty of space to move around with ease. They make independent choices of what to play with and are developing their self-care skills from an early age. For example, children learn to zip their coat and put on their own shoes. The childminder knows children very well and is responsive to their individual needs. For example, she recognises when toddlers become tired and provides a calm and relaxing environment to soothe them so they fall asleep. Young children enjoy nutritious meals and talk about the foods they eat. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children playing out in her garden, contributing successfully to their all-round good health. The childminder gives children plenty of praise, helping to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children behave extremely well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and display a positive approach to their learning. They are developing the skills and knowledge they need for the future, including starting school. All children make good progress in their learning and some are making rapid progress in their communication and language development. Children display a good knowledge of a wide range of songs and rhymes which they sing very enthusiastically.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485300 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1004528 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Tingley area of Wakefield. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am 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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