Childminder EY403738

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2018 24 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 qualified childminder knows how children learn. She uses her good knowledge of children's interests and learning needs to deliver a broad range of challenging activities. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are confident and happy in the welcoming and homely environment. They have strong bonds with the responsive childminder and clearly show they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder interacts well with the children, to guide and extend their learning. She constantly praises children, explaining what they have done well to boost their confidence and self-motivation well. Children are eager to have a go and try new things.  The childminder evaluates her provision well. She plans relevant developments to secure improved outcomes for children. For example, the childminder plans to introduce even more imaginative outside activities to support children, who prefer to learn

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not provide children with enough time to process their thoughts and answer her questions.  Although the childminder works well in partnership with parents, she does not consistently encourage parents to contribute information about children's achievements at home to promote continuity in 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

 provide children with the time they need to process their thoughts and respond to questions  extend the good partnerships with parents further and sharing of information to promote even greater continuity in children's learning.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and looked at relevant documentation.  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 accomplished childminder is committed to developing professionally. She accesses training regularly and researches information to develop her skills, knowledge, and practice well. For example, she has learned how to successfully identify and respond to repeated patterns of behaviour, observed in children's play. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection issues and knows what action to take if she has concerns about children's welfare. She checks her premises daily to identify and minimise any potential risks to children. The childminder shares important information with other providers to successfully promote continuity in children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She makes accurate observations and assessments to carefully monitor children's progress and close any gaps in their learning. Children concentrate intently as they competently fit shapes into puzzles. The childminder provides clear guidance to help children to overcome challenges and solve simple problems independently. She encourages children to identify shapes and helps them to count in sequence to promote their good mathematical skills. Children excitedly explore paint and make patterns and marks on paper. They clearly enjoy the sensory experience and watch with interest as the colours merge. The childminder reads books enthusiastically and encourages children to talk about the pictures and anticipate key events in the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She consistently provides clear explanations to children so that they understand the reasons for her requests and rules. Children are cooperative and behave very well. For instance, they tidy away toys and resources when they have finished with them. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks to endorse healthy eating practices. She ensures that children are physically active and offers them daily opportunities to play outdoors. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups, where they mix with other children and develop good social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a positive attitude to learning. They develop many key skills in readiness for future learning and school. They have good concentration skills and persevere in activities for extended periods. Children repeat familiar words and phrases in response to the childminder's warm interactions. They sort items by colour and identify simple shapes. Children are becoming increasingly independent. They confidently follow their own interests and choose resources to support their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403738 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1065470 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare 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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