Childminder EY457336

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2018 17 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

 Teaching is good with some outstanding elements. Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder exchanges comprehensive information with them and uses this very well to promote children’s learning at home and in the setting.  The childminder questions children splendidly to help them to discuss their thoughts, ideas and intentions. She provides them with the time they need to think through problems before challenging them to think of other possible solutions.  The childminder carefully monitors children’s progress and takes swift action to close any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder follows an astute programme of professional development to strengthen her strong-teaching skills even further. Recently, she has used knowledge gained from research to provide even greater opportunities for children to practise the skills they need to write.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide children with clear messages about why it is important to practise good-hygiene routines.  Information exchanged with other early years settings children attend is not comprehensive enough to enable the childminder to fully complement and further extend children’s 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

 help children to increase their awareness of the importance of good hygiene routines  extend information sharing with other settings children attend to further promote continuity and fully complement children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used 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 a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector talked to the children and considered the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The devoted childminder is committed to providing the best possible service she can for children and their families. She uses self-evaluation well to strengthen her practice and improve outcomes for children. For instance, the childminder plans to develop her garden to provide even better learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection matters and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. Her risk assessments are robust and ensure that any potential hazards are minimised promptly. The childminder supervises her assistant well and ensures that he completes all mandatory training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The highly qualified childminder makes good use of her observations and assessments to identify exactly what children need to learn next. She skilfully interacts to build on children's existing skills and knowledge. For example, the childminder helps children to hear and say initial letter sounds. She takes opportunities that arise to encourage children to count and introduces them to the concept of size. Children have a good time using toy animals to make prints in the paint. They clearly enjoy the sensory experience and learn what happens when they mix colours. Babies are inquisitive and show an interest in technological toys, pressing buttons and anticipating sounds. They play cooperatively with the childminder and roll balls back and forth. Older children demonstrate good-listening skills as the childminder encourages them to shake instruments and suddenly stop or change direction.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a nurturing environment where children flourish. She has a gentle and caring manner and is responsive to children's needs. Children have strong bonds with her and are confident and relaxed in her care. They excitedly explore their own interests and engage in a good balance of self-chosen and adult-led activities. The childminder is a positive role model, who consistently praises children for their efforts and achievements. Children have high levels of self-esteem and behave very well. The childminder takes children on regular visits to toddler groups where they develop positive relationships with others. Children benefit from daily opportunities to play and explore outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a positive attitude to learning and persist during activities and discussions. Babies experiment with sounds and excitedly babble in response to the childminder's warm interactions. Older children demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination as they skilfully manoeuvre toy trains along squiggly lines. All children are cooperative and share resources fairly. These are just some of the many skills children develop in readiness for future learning and their later move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457336 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1066560 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Whortley, on the outskirts of Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She 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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