Childminder EY471067

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2018 6 June 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 is a skilled, enthusiastic practitioner with a strong passion for the outdoor environment. He makes the most of open spaces and his local countryside to extend children's learning and support their good progress.  The childminder maintains close supervision of children. He is vigilant and ensures children's safety at all times.  The childminder helps children to develop relationships and play alongside each other. He helps them to understand the rules for being together, such as waiting for a turn.  Children's progress is monitored well. The childminder identifies and addresses any possible gaps in children's learning, to support their good progress.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder makes good use of training opportunities and has clear plans for the future development of his service, to support children's achievements further.  Good partnerships with local schools help to provide continuity in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully support children's interests during their play to promote their learning to the highest level.  The childminder has not been sufficiently proactive in establishing consistent and effective methods of sharing information about children's learning and development with parents.

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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

 strengthen good teaching further and identify and respond swiftly to individual children's interests as they play  build further on the good partnerships with parents, sharing information to extend children's learning and development to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 to 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 has good knowledge of child protection procedures. He knows how to act and who to contact should he have concerns about a child in his care. The childminder maintains high levels of safety throughout his home. Risk assessments are thorough and ensure all areas, especially where renovation work is taking place, are safe for children to access. A good overview is maintained of activities provided for children. The childminder reviews his toys and equipment to ensure those provided reflect children's stages of development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident, enthusiastic learners who thoroughly enjoy spending time with the childminder and other minded children. The childminder demonstrates strong skills in developing children's interest in early reading. For example, he reads stories aloud, changing the tone in his voice to represent characters in a book. Children engage very well, giggling and laughing throughout the story. The childminder provides stimulating resources that support children's learning well, overall. For example, the childminder created a playhouse using a large cardboard box. Younger children explore this, pulling themselves up to standing and opening and closing the windows. Older children crawl inside the box and enjoy the childminder's interaction with them. The childminder makes excellent use of routine activities to promote children's learning. For example, he enthusiastically sings songs to children when changing their nappy. This creates a happy,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

fun atmosphere that helps children to develop an awareness of rhythm and rhyme.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides high levels of care. He recognises when children are feeling unwell or tired and provides excellent care and attention, to meet their individual needs. Parents speak highly of the care their children receive. They make comments, such as, 'I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him', in written references. Strong emphasis is placed on supporting children's physical health. For example, as well as accessing the outdoors daily, the childminder prepares fresh, healthy meals for children. He talks to them about the importance of eating healthy foods and encourages them to broaden their tastes. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of age-appropriate expectations, such as remaining at the dining table until they have finished their meal.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are keen, enthusiastic learners who develop skills and knowledge to support their readiness for school. Children listen attentively when they look at books with the childminder. They talk with increasing confidence, making comments, such as, 'That's better', after helping the childminder to tidy up. Younger children develop confidence in staying on their own without their parents. They actively explore and show interest in new activities and experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471067 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1102871 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 8

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Otley, Leeds. He operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, 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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