Childminder EY490185

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 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

 All children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder knows children well, understands how they like to learn and is familiar with their interests. Children are motivated and excited during play opportunities.  The childminder is kind and caring. She creates a welcoming and safe environment, in which children learn. Children have a strong sense of belonging and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem.  The childminder liaises with parents well and gathers information about children's routines. She keeps parents up to date with any changes to ensure children's well- being and care needs are consistently met.  Children's communication and language skills develop well. The childminder engages children in meaningful conversations and uses a good range of questioning techniques to promote children's thinking skills.  The childminder reflects on her practice and continually drives improvements. For

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This provision is good

example, she has changed the way she records children's learning to ensure parents have regular access to children's achievements. She has a good attitude to change.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully embedded information sharing practices with other settings that children attend, to fully complement children's learning and development.  Children who prefer to learn outdoors are not given enough opportunities to develop their imaginative play fully.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to promote continuity and complement children's learning between settings  create more opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors, to develop their imagination.

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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 had a tour of the childminding premises.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children. She also read letters and cards from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions throughout the inspection with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation including children's records, policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that children are at risk. She knows how to refer any concerns she may have about children's welfare. Furthermore, the childminder has a comprehensive safeguarding policy, which underpins her good practice. The childminder regularly refreshes her knowledge and completes safeguarding training courses. She demonstrates a strong commitment to developing her practice and attends training to enhance her knowledge of children's learning and development. Recently, she has completed a course to deepen her understanding of the importance of play. This has supported her to select and use resources even more effectively, to challenge children in their learning. The childminder works closely with parents and provides a service they compliment on.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well-qualified and is a good practitioner. She understands how children learn and develop, and ensures there is a wide range of activities available for them. She extends their learning, through questioning and reshaping their play. For example, children use large beads to practise their counting and she adds more items to count. The childminder ensures that children of varied ages and stages of development, join in with activities and play together. For instance, most-able children thread laces through cards with holes in them, while younger children use laces and large wooden blocks to practise their threading skills. The childminder uses her observations to plan activities to support children to progress in their learning and development well. She shares children's learning with parents daily through conversations and on an online electronic learning programme. Parents read about their children's achievements and leave comments for the childminder,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

showing continuity of learning between home and the setting. The childminder shares the progress checks for children aged between two and three years with parents, and she thoroughly understands each child's progress towards the early learning goals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to use their manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. She praises their positive behaviour and helps them to understand right from wrong. Children go shopping with the childminder for fruit from the local shops and regularly enjoy walking in the local community for exercise and fresh air. The childminder encourages physical activity and provides waterproof suits for inclement weather. She follows children's individual care routines and supports their emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills necessary for a positive move on to school. They are highly confident, motivated to learn and make friends easily. Children cooperate during tasks and take on responsibilities. They have their own ideas, use their thinking skills and are actively involved in progressing their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490185 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1020956 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 7

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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 Morley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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