Childminder EY496393

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children are extremely happy in the childminder's care. They are very self-confident and highly motivated. Children enjoy exploring the toys and have very secure attachments to the childminder, who ensures she knows them very well.  Warm relationships and incredibly close bonds with the childminder clearly help children to feel very safe. They settle into her care extremely well. The childminder is very nurturing in her approach and children's behaviour is exceptional for their age. The childminder excels in promoting children's physical and emotional well-being.  The childminder takes advantage of many professional development opportunities. She attends regular training and meets with other early years practitioners to share good practice and extend further her already effective teaching strategies.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to support her in her move towards outstanding practice. She provides parents with questionnaires to gather their feedback

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This provision is good

to help her further improve the care and learning she provides.  The childminder observes children and assesses their development very well. She knows what children need to learn next, taking into account their age, stage of development and interests. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has good links with parents overall, she does not consistently gather information about what children are learning at home to enable her to enhance their learning even 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

 enhance opportunities for parents to consistently share information in relation to their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the kitchen, lounge and sunroom, and 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 relevant documentation and the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the 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 childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She has a good awareness of newer legislation and wider child protection issues. The childminder implements effective risk assessments in her home, garden and on outings to ensure children play in a safe and suitable environment. The childminder is an experienced and qualified practitioner. She demonstrates a strong commitment to continually extending her childcare knowledge. She puts new information and skills into practice, enhancing children's learning and well-being effectively. Parents give positive feedback about their children's experiences. They comment that the childminder provides children with a home- from-home environment where they are safe, happy and make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a bright, welcoming environment. She displays children's artwork and they have their own coat pegs, promoting their sense of belonging successfully. The childminder supports young children's communication and language skills well. She talks to them as they play, introducing new words and showing them how to pronounce words correctly. The childminder promotes children's critical-thinking skills and encourages them to work out how to do things, such as fitting the train and carriages together. The childminder helps children to make connections as they play. For example, she engages them in activities linked to a favourite story. Children look at the book and listen to the childminder as she reads. They explore the associated props and then act out the story through children's yoga which is led by the childminder. This helps to enhance their understanding and imaginations, supporting their physical well-being.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an exceptional role model who demonstrates kindness and respect to children. She encourages the use of good manners and children share and take turns with popular resources. The childminder provides extremely positive praise for children's achievements, raising their confidence and self-esteem superbly. All children develop their self-care skills and follow excellent hygiene routines. The childminder supports their health and safety exceptionally well. Children are eager to chop up their fruit at snack time. They learn to carefully hold an age-appropriate knife and understand about foods that are good for them from a young age. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and develop superb physical skills in the garden and on many outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's enjoyment, inquisitiveness and eagerness to learn is evident in all areas of the provision. They develop their independence exceptionally well and show tolerance and respect for each other. Children learn about numbers, use mathematical language and develop small-muscle skills as they investigate treasure baskets. Children develop many skills which prepare them well for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496393 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1033721 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in the Otley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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