Corah, Tracey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2018 10 March 2014

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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 demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibilities with regard to safeguarding and welfare requirements. This helps to ensure that children are cared for in an environment that promotes their safety and well-being.  The childminder assesses and minimises risks in her home to help ensure children's safety.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder understands how children learn and provides interesting and engaging activities to help children develop. Children make good progress.  Children's behaviour is good as they are engaged in their activities. Overall, the childminder has a secure understanding of how to manage behaviour. She focuses on praising children's achievements. This helps to raise their confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently focus on helping some children to express their feelings and emotions to help them to be more aware of the needs of others.  The childminder does not consistently share information with parents about children's ongoing progress and learning.

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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

 explore more ways to help children to understand and express their feelings and help them to be more confident to accept and understand the needs of others  involve parents more in sharing children's progress to further enhance their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and from the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended training in child protection and fully understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She knows who to inform should an allegation be made against her or a member of her family. The childminder tracks children's progress to highlight any gaps in their learning. A daily verbal exchange of information informs parents of activities their child has been involved in. This is reinforced with daily diary sheets and text messages. The childminder takes into account the views of children and parents when considering making any changes to her practice. Parents' written and verbal comments are highly positive about the childminder and the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children's progress and assesses their development well. She uses this information successfully to plan appropriate activities to support all children to make good progress. For instance, children have lots of fun as they explore a collection of interesting red objects. During this activity, the childminder supports children's language and communication well. She encourages children to talk about the objects and helps them to make links with what they see. For example, one child holds up a letter and looks for the red postbox. The childminder develops children's literacy skills effectively. Young children enjoy listening to stories and confidently join in with familiar phrases and animal sounds from their favourite storybooks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good relationships with children. She takes care to ensure that she obtains information from parents about children's likes, dislikes, needs and routines. The childminder is calm and caring. Children relate very well to her. They receive the childminder's full attention which helps them feel special, happy and well supported. Children's health is well promoted. They begin to learn to manage their own personal hygiene and they know why they need to wash their hands before they have their snack. Children are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles with a focus on healthy meals, snacks and on outdoor activities. They are encouraged to tidy up before getting other resources out. Children can move around safely in the setting, knowing that they are keeping themselves and others safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and demonstrate a willingness to 'have a go' and try new things. They develop good levels of confidence and ask for help when they need it. Children are keen to practise their mathematical skills. They count, name colours and recognise some shapes as they play. They learn valuable skills to prepare them for future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320808 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1101852 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in the Farnley area of Leeds in West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, 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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