Childminder EY492777

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 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 knows how to teach through play. She uses her good knowledge of children's interests to plan activities that she knows they will enjoy. Children demonstrate a strong willingness to try new things and persevere during activities. They develop many key skills in readiness for their future learning and eventual move to school.  Settling-in arrangements are organised flexibly to help children to feel safe and secure from the start. Children form strong bonds with the caring childminder and are confident and relaxed in her care.  Children are independent and have good self-care skills. For instance, they competently wash their hands before meals and persevere as they dress themselves in outer clothing before going outdoors.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She engages in daily discussions with them about their child's development and involves them in the assessment

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This provision is good

process. Parents say that children are very fond of the childminder and look forward to attending her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not organise planned activities as effectively as possible to ensure that all children are fully involved and participating.  At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to ask questions that challenge children's thinking and help them to extend their ideas.

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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

 review the organisation of planned activities to ensure that all children are fully involved and engaged to support their good learning  provide increased opportunities for children to develop thinking skills and answer questions that support them to extend their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and relevant documentation.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the children and considered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder uses risk assessments efficiently to ensure that children are safe in her home and during outings. She is alert to the possible indicators of abuse and knows what action to take if she had any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is ambitious and has a strong desire to develop her skills and knowledge even further. She regularly completes training and reads articles to help her to promote children's learning and care well. The childminder uses self- evaluation effectively to plan relevant developments and sustain continued improvement. For instance, she plans to explore further ways to help parents to continue to support children's learning at home. The childminder has effective systems in place to exchange information with schools and other providers when the time comes. The childminder provides guidance and oversees her assistant's practice well when working in the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children explore paint and thoroughly enjoy the sensory experience. The childminder is supportive and interacts well to help children find out what happens when colours mix. Children handle one-handed tools with control and competently fill containers as they excitedly make sandcastles. The childminder encourages children to estimate how many scoops it will take to fill the container. She helps children to count in sequence and check the accuracy of their estimations. Children recognise some familiar letters and practise writing their names in the sand. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully to close any gaps in their learning. She makes accurate observations and assessments and uses this information to plan precisely for children's next stages in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement to aid children's good self- esteem. She consistently and positively reinforces rules and boundaries so that children know what she expects. Children are polite, cooperative and well behaved. They enjoy each other's company and welcome the childminder's warm interactions. Children often play outdoors in the fresh air. They have good physical skills and demonstrate control as they practise kicking footballs to each other. The childminder provides nutritious home- cooked meals to promote healthy eating habits.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They use mathematical language and spontaneously count in sequence. Children listen to the childminder and are able to follow instructions. They demonstrate friendly behaviour and initiate conversations with others. Children excitedly draw, paint, chalk and give meaning to their marks. They enjoy looking at books with the childminder and join in with repeated words and phrases.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492777 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1030868 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 3

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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 Garforth on the outskirts of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder, occasionally, works with an assistant.

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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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