Childminder 320071

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 2018 20 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 consistently reinforces her behavioural expectations through sensitive guidance and positive praise. She is an admiral role model and helps children to use good manners and be respectful to others. Children are cooperative and very well behaved.  The qualified childminder knows how children learn and develop. She skilfully interacts to guide and extend their play. Children are eager to participate in activities and concentrate for extended periods of time.  Children are very independent. For instance, they competently dress themselves in outer clothing and enjoy serving their own drinks and snacks. These are just some of the many skills children develop in readiness for school.  The devoted childminder uses self-evaluation well to drive continued improvement. She actively seeks and acts on feedback from children and parents to sustain high standards of care and education. For instance, the childminder plans to offer even

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This provision is good

greater opportunities for children to learn about how plants grow and change over time.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide the very best opportunities for children to build on their critical-thinking skills.  The childminder's programme of professional development is not yet highly focused on developing her knowledge and teaching skills 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

 provide increased opportunities for children to build on their critical-thinking skills further  extend programmes of professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, a sample of policies and other documentation.  The inspector considered the views of children and parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses effective two-way communication methods to exchange information with parents and foster a collaborative approach to learning and care. For instance, she discusses children's next steps with parents and provides them with ideas about how they can support children's learning at home. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes sure that her knowledge of child protection matters is current and up to date. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder implements stringent health and safety procedures to ensure that children are safe in her care. Very effective information sharing practices with local schools ensure that continuity in children's learning and care is promoted well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her accurate assessments to monitor children's progress and plan precisely for their future learning. She provides a wide range of challenging activities to ignite children's curiosity. For example, children have a wonderful time exploring malleable materials using their senses. They demonstrate good physical skills and use one-handed tools with control. The childminder encourages children to write for different purposes and helps them link sounds to letters. She models mathematical language and teaches children to count accurately. The childminder provides good levels of support for children who speak English as an additional language. For instance, she has learned key phrases in children's home language and uses these well to help them understand her instructions and requests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a home-from-home environment where children flourish. She has a gentle and caring manner and develops strong bonds with children and their families. Children are self-assured and confidently explore their surroundings. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. For instance, she encourages children to be physically active outdoors and helps them to climb apparatus safely. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals to endorse healthy eating practices effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They have a positive approach to learning and become engrossed in their play. Children use resources creatively as they pretend to make a birthday cake. They recognise colours and enjoy mark making and drawing. Children are keen to explore technology and know how to operate programmable toys. They develop good social skills and play amicably together, taking turns and sharing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320071 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1103719 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Cookridge, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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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