Childminder EY406679

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 November 2017 11 June 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 gathers information from parents when children first start at the setting. She uses this information to plan activities that support the children's individual needs and interests. Children make good progress.  Parents are complimentary about the childminder. Parents comment that, 'She mirrors our routines from home and communicates with us effectively'. These positive relationships help to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder reflects on the quality of her setting well and uses the views of parents to help make improvements. For example, she takes on board parent feedback to attend different groups in the community. This helps to promote children's social skills effectively.  The childminder is caring and kind. She listens carefully to children and responds sensitively to their needs. These close relationships help to foster children's emotional well-being successfully.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward future improvements in her practice.  The childminder does not consistently monitor children's progress in literacy or mathematics rigorously enough or make the most of opportunities to promote their progress in these areas 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

 focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, to ensure that high-quality practice is consistently improved upon  monitor children's progress in literacy and numeracy more precisely and exploit opportunities to build further on their development in these areas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at a sample of policies and procedures, professional development records and children's assessment files. She discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents received recorded in the childminder's compliments file.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands what action to take if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She has suitable policies and procedures in place to support her in taking appropriate action. She regularly reviews the safety of the setting, identifies and minimises possible risks to children. For example, she considers possible risks to children due to her pets and puts effective measures in place to keep children as safe from harm as possible. The childminder has developed strong links with other professionals. For example, she attends groups in the local area with other childminders and shares key information with children's teachers at school. The childminder has started an induction with her newly appointed assistant and has detailed plans in place to help monitor her practice effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder sensitively supports children's interests in play. Children develop their imagination well while they enthusiastically act out scenarios with different figures and characters. The childminder suggests ideas and demonstrates how to do things. For example, she offers vegetables that the children might like on their pizza in the play kitchen and supports them to switch the pretend oven on. The childminder promotes children's communication skills well. For example, she provides a commentary on children's play, such as naming the colours and pictures of animals on the blocks. The childminder observes children's play and identifies what they need to learn next, overall. She keeps parents well informed about their child's development, including through a daily diary, photographs and regular discussions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a wide selection of toys and activities on offer. Children have a variety of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they spend time outdoors, such as walks in the woods, and enjoy going to soft-play centres. Children behave well. They show good understanding of the rules and routines. The childminder consistently praises children for their achievements. This helps to promote their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder helps children to settle quickly and follows their care routines closely from home. This helps to promote children's individual needs effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving in line with typical expectations for their age. They are motivated and show a keen interest in activities. For example, they enjoy being creative with glue, feathers and stampers. They learn how to communicate and play cooperatively with others. Overall, children learn key skills in readiness for school and their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406679 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1065493 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 11 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Pudsey, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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