Childminder EY374253

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2017 5 July 2013

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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 made a concerted effort since the previous inspection to address the recommendations raised. She is highly organised and completes very regular self- evaluation practices. The childminder values ideas from parents and children that help to identify gaps in practice more promptly.  Teaching is good. Children show a keen interest in books. They listen intently and immerse themselves into exciting stories told by the animated childminder. The childminder ignites children's curiosity and builds anticipation about what might happen next. This helps to develop children's literacy skills. Children make good progress.  Children develop strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant. They demonstrate respect for one each other and behave very well. The childminder and her assistant are very good role models and are responsive to children's needs.  Children develop good self-care skills and follow excellent standards of hygiene

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This provision is good

practices. They are provided with good opportunities to learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious options during mealtimes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not fully promote opportunities for children to follow their own ideas, particularly during art and craft activities.  The childminder does not fully provide children with enough time to think about their responses, before asking further questions.

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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

 enhance adult-led activities and encourage children to lead their own learning through play, particularly in relation to art and craft opportunities  extend children's thinking skills and allow them enough time to think about their responses before asking further questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and assistant. 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 highly organised and efficient childminder has very detailed procedures in place. She regularly shares updates with her assistant that helps to raise the standard of safeguarding practice within her setting. The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She works closely with her assistant to place a strong emphasis on promoting children's safety and well-being. The childminder has embedded effective accident recording systems and promotes children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children help to tidy away toys from the floor. The childminder completes regular discussions with her assistant and reviews the quality of practice. This helps her to identify any training needs. The childminder completes her own research and stays up to date with any changes to guidance. This helps to raise the overall standards of practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The well-qualified childminder works closely with her assistant to plan activities and complete observations of children's learning. This helps them to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder has embedded strong systems to review children's progress and shares these assessments with parents. Parents are invited to contribute to their child's learning. They value the effective communication from the childminder and her assistant. Parents state the childminder is always fully committed to their child's needs and are more than happy with the service provided.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's physical skills are particularly well promoted. The childminder and her assistant take children on very regular outings, including to local soft play centres. Children thread coloured pasta shapes onto laces and pretend to make jewellery. This helps to promote children's hand-to-eye coordination. Children develop good friendships and encourage others to join in with their play. This helps to develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are engaged in their play and motivated to learn. They make good progress from what they know and can already do when they first start at the setting. Children explore different sounds using a wide variety of musical instruments. They join in wholeheartedly with familiar songs and rhymes and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem when choosing to sing independently. Young children identify different shapes as they fill and empty shape sorters. This helps to develop their mathematical skills. Older children join in with role-play activities. They serve pretend cakes and tea. This helps to develop their imaginative skills. Children are very well equipped with the key skills needed for future learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374253 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1065180 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 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She works with an assistant and lives in Pudsey, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification in early years at level 3.

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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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