Childminder EY275672

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 16 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 well-qualified, experienced practitioner. The quality of her teaching is good, overall. She uses her knowledge of how young children learn to help them to make good progress in their learning.  Children are motivated learners and their behaviour is good. The childminder implements successful strategies to help children develop a clear understanding of behavioural expectations and boundaries within her home.  The childminder keeps parents updated with the progress their children make. She shares information, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years, to help identify any areas children require help in and narrow possible gaps in their learning.  Partnerships with local schools that children attend are good. The childminder is proactive in sharing information about children's learning to complement their learning in school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although teaching is good, overall, there are occasions when younger children are not fully involved in activities that extend their learning.  The childminder does not always make the most of some early literacy activities to help children to know that print carries meaning and begin to recognise some familiar words.

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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 even more opportunities for younger children to become highly engaged in their play and extend their learning  extend opportunities for older children to develop their early reading skills 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 ensures all areas of her home and garden are safe for children to access. She has very good knowledge of child protection issues and knows how to act if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She monitors her work closely and ensures she has up-to-date knowledge of her policies and procedures. The childminder shows a strong commitment to improving her professional knowledge to improve the service she provides. She is proactive in seeking ways in which she can extend her skills. For example, the childminder has recently started to access webinars online, focusing on reviewing her provision and strengthening many aspects of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good opportunities for children to explore different materials. For example, she provides a large bag filled with interesting objects and fabrics for children to investigate. The childminder supports older children's mathematics skills well and asks questions, such as, 'Can you find anything round?' and, 'How many can you see?'. Babies are supported well to extend their physical skills. The childminder plans her environment appropriately and provides space for the youngest children to pull themselves up and begin to walk independently. Arrangements for assessing children's learning are good, overall. The childminder observes children regularly as they play, using this information to plan activities that help children to make good progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers in-depth information from parents prior to children starting with her. For example, she gathers an hour-by-hour plan of children's daily routine, including their sleep patterns and how they like to be comforted. This helps to provide continuity and consistency in the care children receive. Children are happy and thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They confidently explore her stimulating playroom and develop strong relationships with her and other minded children. The childminder makes good use of her local area, such as the woods to help extend children's learning and promote their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop a good set of skills in readiness for school. Children develop into confident communicators. Babies and very young children babble and makes lots of early sounds as they explore toys and resources. Older children show a strong interest in looking at books. They talk confidently about the pictures, asking questions and making comments to find out more information.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY275672 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1104154 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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