Childminder EY495190

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 January 2018 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 has created a nurturing and homely environment, where children thrive. Parents praise the thoughtfully planned arrangements that help their children settle in with ease. Children are confident, happy and relaxed in the childminder's care.  The qualified childminder teaches children well. She plans a wide range of challenging activities that she bases around children's interests and next steps. Children are eager to join in with activities and make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The dedicated childminder uses reflection well to identify her strengths and set pertinent targets for improvement. For instance, she plans to explore further ways to display children's work to celebrate their achievements.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses online learning journals well to share information about children's achievements in the setting. She invites parents to

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This provision is good

add details of children's interests and learning at home, and uses this successfully to complement her good teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder asks questions in quick succession and does not provide children with enough time to process their thoughts and answer her questions.  The childminder's programme of professional development is not yet highly focused on raising the quality of her teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 provide children with the time they need to process their thoughts and respond to questions  strengthen programmes of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching and enhance outcomes for children even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector has a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and sampled policies and other relevant documentation.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the children and took account of the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has very good knowledge and understanding of child protection matters. She knows exactly what action to take if she has concerns about children's welfare. Risk assessments are thorough and regularly updated to help ensure that the childminder keeps her premises safe and secure. The childminder has strong links with the local school and nursery. She implements highly effective information-sharing practices to promote a consistent and collaborative approach to children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder enthusiastically plays alongside children to guide and extend their learning. For instance, she helps children to count and identify shapes as they skilfully balance bricks to make structures. Children are resourceful and eager to play and explore. They expertly cut, fold and join materials as they work creatively to design and produce their own alien figures. The supportive childminder provides sensitive guidance to ensure that children use the scissors safely and effectively. Children enjoy cuddling up to the childminder to share books. They talk about the illustrations and receive good support to identify colours and name familiar objects. The childminder knows the children well. She closely monitors their progress and makes accurate assessments to plan precisely for their next stages in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very independent and eagerly dress themselves in outdoor clothing. They follow their own interests and confidently explore the environment, making decisions about their play. The childminder successfully reinforces behavioural expectations through positive praise and encouragement. Children know the routine well and are cooperative and well behaved. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy nutritious snacks. They benefit from daily access to the childminder's secure garden and have many opportunities to be physically active outdoors. Children articulately explain that they particularly love visiting a local goat, who they have named Gary.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing many key skills in readiness for later moves to school. They have strong communication skills and listen to each other during discussions. Children have strong friendships and play amicably together. They have good physical skills and competently join intricate items together. Children are helpful and tidy away resources, before setting the table for snack. They are motivated learners, who have good concentration and listening skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495190 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1030884 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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. She lives in the Middleton area of Leeds. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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