Childminder EY384001

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 30 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

 Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shows a proactive attitude in sharing children's progress and encouraging parents to extend children's learning at home.  The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language exceptionally well. An excellent range of resources and teaching strategies helps children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder helps children to explore similarities and differences between themselves and others and to share experiences, such as different celebrations.  A good overview is maintained of the provision. The childminder reviews her service and ensures most activities reflect children's interests and current stage of development.  Children's physical health is promoted very well. The childminder helps children to develop a strong understanding of practices, such as eating fresh, nutritious food that contributes towards a healthy lifestyle.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not allow sufficient time for children to respond to questions to expand their speaking skills.  Information shared with other settings children attend is not always sufficiently focused on strategies to provide a more consistent approach to supporting their 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

 consider extending younger children’s language even further by allowing them more time to respond to questions  strengthen information sharing with other settings children attend and provide an even more consistent approach to supporting their learning.

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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 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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 shows a strong commitment to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date to improve the service she provides. For example, she recently accessed a webinar online focusing on keeping children's information safe. The childminder has clear policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe and well. She knows how to act if she has concerns about a child or if an allegation is made against her. The childminder reviews the progress children make over time. She carefully analyses her assessment information to identify areas where children's progress is less than expected. She uses this information well, overall, to provide appropriate intervention and narrow possible gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an experienced and well-qualified practitioner. The quality of her teaching is good, overall, and some aspects of her teaching are outstanding. Teaching is particularly strong when the childminder supports children's awareness of rhythm and rhyme. For example, when singing familiar nursery rhymes the childminder introduces props, such as straw hats to help children engage fully with the activity. The childminder provides a highly stimulating learning environment that promotes children's progress well, overall. Activities are planned effectively, taking account of children's stages of development. For example, the entire surface of a small table is covered with paper for children to draw on and make marks using chalks. This helps children to develop the muscles in their upper body and supports their early writing skills very well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder welcomes children into her friendly home environment. They develop strong relationships with her and other minded children. High levels of care are provided and children are supervised well at all times. High-quality information is gathered from parents when children first start attending and during their time in the setting. The childminder uses this well to provide continuity in children's emotional and physical well- being. Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder helps them to understand and follow the rules and expectations within her home environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. In some aspects of learning, progress is better than good. Children are confident, motivated learners who concentrate well during activities. They maintain focus on their activities for lengthy periods of time. Children develop skills, such as holding chalks and pencils correctly which supports their readiness for school. They complete tasks, such as puzzles and jigsaws, and show they are proud of their efforts. This helps boost their self-esteem and confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384001 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1104872 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Gildersome, Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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