Rawstron, Helen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2018 21 October 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 good role model. She consistently rewards children for their efforts and achievements to boost their confidence and self-motivation. Children play amicably together and are considerate, polite and well behaved.  The well-qualified childminder teaches well. She uses her strong knowledge of children's interests and next steps to plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences. Children have a positive attitude to learning and make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills particularly well. She takes opportunities that arise to help children to count and calculate. Children confidently talk about halves and quarters as they skilfully chop fruit for their snack.  The childminder engages in a multitude of professional development activities to strengthen her teaching skills even further. For example, she has recently completed

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This provision is good

training that has deepened her understanding of the different ways children learn.  The childminder uses very effective communication with parents to support children's learning at home and in the setting. Parents say that the childminder is very compassionate and praise the way that she provides fun and educational activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide the very best opportunities for children to solve problems and build on their critical-thinking skills.

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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 more opportunities for children to solve problems and develop their critical- thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the home that are 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 looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, a sample of policies and procedures and discussed assessments of children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the children and considered the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The dedicated childminder reflects on her practice well to drive continued improvement. She actively seeks and acts on feedback from parents and children to plan relevant developments and improve outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of child protection matters and current legislation. She is vigilant about signs of abuse and knows what action to take if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder exchanges important information with teaching staff and other settings that children attend. She plans activities to complement what children are learning elsewhere. These practices promote continuity in children's learning and care well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully follows children's lead to support them to build on their ideas and interests. She regularly observes children to monitor their progress and find out what they can already do and know. The childminder knows children well and accurately plans for their future learning, overall. Children are resourceful and have a wonderful time pretending to buy and sell items in a shop. The childminder skilfully models role play and makes suggestions to introduce a narrative and extend children's play. Children have good physical skills and are encouraged to write for different purposes. For instance, they ascribe meaning to their marks and competently use scissors as they pretend to make party invitations. The childminder is skilled at promoting children's communication skills and engages them in lively discussions. Children excitedly explore dough, using buttons to create patterns. The childminder expertly helps children to identify shapes and compare

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The friendly and caring childminder develops strong positive relationships with children and their families. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and excitedly explore the well-organised and resourced environment. The childminder helps children to share resources fairly and respond to the wishes of others. She promotes children's health and well-being well. For example, children have many opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. They follow good hygiene routines and enjoy nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop many key skills in readiness for their future learning and school. They are very independent and are eager to help with age-appropriate tasks. Children have good concentration skills and become engrossed in their play. They are cooperative and listen to the childminder well. Children have good mathematical skills. For instance, they competently compare two groups of objects and identify when there are more or less. Children are strong communicators who use language to express their ideas and intentions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320811 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1103723 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Horsforth, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.15pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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