Childminder 320051

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 March 2018 26 August 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 has a compassionate approach and provides a nurturing and homely environment. Children are content and settled in her care. They are eager to join in with activities and have good levels of concentration.  Children are independent and enjoy helping with routine tasks. They engage in lively discussions and develop good conversational skills. These are just some of the many skills that children acquire in readiness for later moves on to school.  The childminder works closely with parents to promote continuity in children's learning and care. She uses effective methods to exchange information with them and promote learning at home and in the setting.  The childminder is supportive and interacts well to build on what children already know and can do. Children have a positive attitude to learning and demonstrate a strong willingness to 'have a go' and try new things.  The childminder reflects on her practice well to plan pertinent developments and

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This provision is good

improve outcomes for children. For example, she plans to provide even more information to parents about ways they can promote children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored further ways to extend her programme of professional development to raise the quality of her teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 build on programmes of professional development to extend existing teaching skills and practice to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the setting.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of parent testimonies and talked to the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any signs of abuse and neglect. She completes thorough risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in her home and during outings. The childminder has established good working relationships with local schools and nurseries. She shares important information about children's development with them to promote consistency in learning well. Parents' feedback is very positive. They say that the childminder considers children's personal preferences and interests well and provides a wide range of enjoyable activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses each child's stage of development and plans precisely for their next steps in learning. She monitors children's progress carefully to close any gaps in their learning. Children thoroughly enjoy participating in planned activities and quickly become engrossed in their play. They demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination as they expertly spoon ingredients into cups to make dough. The childminder uses this activity well to introduce mathematical language and help children to count. She asks a good range of questions to encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas successfully. Children are resourceful and pretend to prepare and eat food. The childminder skilfully models role play and helps children to introduce a narrative into their play. She joins in as children boldly sing songs and encourages them to copy the actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder interacts warmly to increase children's motivation and confidence well. She responds to what children say and do to successfully build on their interests and aid their perseverance. The childminder consistently reinforces her behavioural expectations through positive praise and reward schemes. Children are cooperative and well behaved. They enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, following healthy eating practices. Children play outdoors daily in the childminder's garden and benefit from trips to local parks and places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and thoroughly enjoy looking at photographs of themselves and their friends. Children explore paint and find out what happens when they mix colours together. They show high levels of confidence as they select toys and resources to support their play. Children understand complex sentences and follow simple instructions. They competently use electronic equipment and know how to turn it on and off.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320051 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1103718 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Kippax, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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Telephone number

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