Childminder 319703

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 2017 26 November 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 childminder has very positive relationships with parents. She uses good information-sharing practices to effectively promote children's learning at home, and in the setting. Parents say that the childminder is supportive and keeps them well informed of children's progress.  The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills particularly well. She sensitively repeats sentences back to children, to help them pronounce words correctly. Children are strong communicators, who learn new vocabulary rapidly.  Children are happy and confident in the welcoming and homely environment. They have strong bonds with the childminder and clearly feel safe and secure.  The childminder is committed to continually updating and strengthening her skills, knowledge and practice. She attends relevant training courses and researches information, to gain a deeper understanding of how children learn through play and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not adapt activities in response to children's emerging interests to help them remain fully focused and involved during adult-led activities.  The childminder does not make the very best use of opportunities to help children do things for themselves, and build on their good self-care skills even further.

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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

 respond to children's emerging interests more, to help them remain focused and fully involved during adult-led activities  provide even more opportunities for children to develop their good self-care skills and be independent .

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, evidence of suitability of adults in the household and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures.  The inspector talked to the children and considered parent's written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder uses self-evaluation well to review, appraise and enhance her practice. She actively seeks feedback from parents and children to ensure that planned developments are pertinent and focused on raising outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has joined a toy library to offer children an even greater selection of interesting toys and resources. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and has good knowledge of child protection matters. She knows how to identify and respond appropriately to any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder uses risk assessments well to keep children safe in her home and during outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She carefully monitors children's progress and plans relevant interventions, to quickly close any gaps in their learning. Children draw on their own first-hand experiences as they play imaginatively, pretending to cook and serve food. The childminder interacts well to model role play, and aid their perseverance and enjoyment. She asks a good range of questions and helps children to share their thoughts and ideas. Children demonstrate good hand-to- eye coordination as they carefully thread tiny beads onto sticks. The childminder makes good use of opportunities that arise to help children count, identify colours and talk about shapes. She uses assessment well to identify what children can already do and know, to help her plan effectively for their future learning. The childminder works well with local schools to exchange important information and promote a shared approach to children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully promotes healthy lifestyles. She plants an array of vegetables with the children and helps them to learn about how things grow overtime. Children harvest and sample the produce they have grown to promote healthy eating habits. They have many opportunities to be physically active and play outdoors daily. The childminder is a positive role model and encourages children to use good manners. She gently reminds them of how to stay safe, explaining why it is important to sit on chairs properly. Children are cooperative, listen to the childminder and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the key skills needed for future learning and eventual move on to school. They demonstrate friendly behaviour and know how to take turns and share well. Children show good dexterity as they mould and manipulate dough. They count in sequence and develop good mathematical skills. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring musical instruments and confidently shake and bang them, to create different sounds. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319703 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1059581 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Calverly, on the outskirts of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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