Childminder EY500539

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2018 Not applicable

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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 strong partnerships with other settings that children attend to support continuity in children's learning. She works very well with other professionals to support children who are not achieving their expected targets, so they catch up quickly.  The childminder evaluates her practice well and seeks feedback from parents and children. She uses professional development opportunities to extend her skills. She conducts independent research and reads widely to build on her knowledge successfully.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her observations to inform her planning. Overall, she takes into account children's interests and abilities to ensure the curriculum targets their individual needs and improves outcomes.  The childminder gathers detailed information from parents to gain a good understanding of what children already know and can do when they start in the setting.

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This provision is good

Settling-in arrangements take into account their individual needs. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure from the start.  Children enjoy outdoor play in all weathers. They learn to climb and slide using play equipment. They enjoy blowing bubbles and trying to catch them as they float away in the wind.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not always make the best possible use of children's interests to extend their learning experiences.

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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

 fully consider how to build on and enhance children's learning by capturing their interests more effectively.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to report concerns about a child's safety and welfare. She accesses training and conducts independent research to ensure she keeps up to date. The childminder closely monitors children's learning and development. She keeps parents very well informed about their children's progress. The childminder is proactive in seeking support for children who are not meeting their expected targets. This is helping to improve outcomes for children. The childminder links with other childminders to share good practice and seeks the views of parents. Parents appreciate the care she provides. They comment that the childminder is calm, friendly and nurturing.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information about children's interests and completes observations to identify next steps in their learning. Overall, she uses this information well to plan a simulating environment for children to play in. The childminder supports children well to develop good communication and language skills. For example, she helps them to extend their words into sentences. The childminder uses children's home languages well to promote their understanding. She reads stories to help children make the link between spoken and written words. The childminder introduces early mathematics effectively throughout children's play and everyday routines. They begin to recognise numbers and to understand shape and size. The childminder enhances children's learning through trips off the premises. They enjoy story time at the library and visit the local butterfly house. They enjoy looking for mini-beasts in the garden and the woods.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is welcoming. The childminder praises children and builds their self- esteem effectively, which means they are confident to try new things and persevere. The childminder supports children to build secure friendships and play together cooperatively. Children are well behaved. The childminder plays games with them that encourage cooperative play. She promotes their understanding of rules and that sometimes they have to wait. The childminder teaches children good hygiene practices and promotes their independence in personal care routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points. They are confident around visitors and have good social skills. They lead their own play and engage with others. Children make decisions and work out how to do things for themselves. They start to use early technology. For example, they operate levers and buttons to make toys work. Children enjoy learning about their community and other people. They learn that their opinions matter and that it is important to listen to others. Children attain a wide range of skills that prepares them successfully for their future learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500539 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1053046 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Horsforth area of Leeds. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The chidminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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