Childminder EY261742

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2018 3 February 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 uses her knowledge of children's interests well, to prepare the environment with stimulating resources. Young children make good progress and develop strong exploratory skills.  The childminder understands how to prepare older children for their eventual move on to school, and she has developed good partnership working with other settings. The childminder knows how to help children develop their basic literacy and numeracy skills.  The childminder prioritises children's emotional well-being. She tailors settling-in procedures well, to meet their individual needs. Children have strong bonds with her and show they feel safe.  The childminder actively promotes children's good health. She has high standards of hygiene and provides fresh fruit and drinking water throughout the day.  The childminder has built strong relationships with children and families. Parents are very positive about their experiences with the childminder, and are happy with their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not effectively support the youngest children to develop their language skills, as some background distractions impact on children's level of engagement.  The childminder has not fully developed ways to evaluate the impact of her teaching and reflect on the overall effectiveness of her setting.

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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

 focus more sharply on developing teaching methods further, to help the youngest children increase their communication and language skills  enhance the ways to reflect on and evaluate the quality of provision, to help make continual improvements in pursuit of excellence.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder, and her self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly monitors the progress that children make in their learning. For example, she observes and monitors their play to precisely assess their current stage of development, and plans activities that help them to make good progress. The childminder successfully identifies any areas where children need further support. For example, she works in partnership with parents to help develop young children's social skills and confidence. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She completes daily safety checks on areas used by children, and teaches them how to keep themselves safe. For example, older children are aware of what to do if they are feeling bullied or sad. The childminder regularly meets with a network of other professionals to share good practice. This helps her to keep up to date, and extend her knowledge and skills further to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes detailed observations of children's experiences and links them to areas of their learning. She uses this information well to plan the next steps in their learning, and to share children's progress with their families and other professionals, such as teachers. This helps to promote continuity of learning. The childminder understands how young children learn through their play. For example, she has prepared the environment well, for them to explore and enhance their learning. Children show good listening skills and successfully point to pictures, as the childminder models the object names. She challenges them to develop their early mathematical awareness and small- muscle skills, as they successfully negotiate different shaped toys into the container.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers robust information to help her get to know children before they start. For example, she asks parents to tell her about children's preferences, comfort items and routines. This helps her to promote inclusion and meet children's specific care needs effectively. The childminder regularly takes children to groups in the local area, and they walk to the local school each day. This helps children to learn about their own community and the world around them. Young children develop good physical skills and show an awareness of boundaries in the setting. The childminder promotes positive behaviour and is a good role model for children. She gently uses praise, to help children understand what they have done well. Children's behaviour is consistently very good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children benefit from the warm, nurturing environment. They develop good levels of confidence, self-esteem and social skills. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are working in the stages typically expected for their age. The childminder understands the importance of helping children prepare for the next stages in their learning, particularly in developing independence and self-help skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY261742 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1101925 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Tingley area of Wakefield. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am 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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Telephone number

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