Childminder 319669

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2018 18 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 demonstrates a strong desire to be the best that she can be. She reflects on her practice well to improve outcomes for children. For example, she plans to introduce more natural resources to enhance children's sensory play further.  The childminder individualises settling-in arrangements to ensure that children feel safe and secure from the start. She develops strong bonds with children and has a gentle and caring approach. Children are confident and relaxed in the childminder's care.  The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills particularly well. For example, she makes the most of opportunities to support children to count, compare quantities and explore number. Children recognise numerals, use mathematical language as they play and count reliably beyond 10.  The qualified childminder engages in a wealth of professional development activities to strengthen her good teaching and practice further. For instance, she has used her

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This provision is good

increased knowledge about the importance of movement to facilitate super opportunities for children to develop their physical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's imaginative skills further as they engage in self-chosen play.  The childminder does not exchange detailed information with other settings that children attend to enable her to fully complement and extend children's 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

 help children to build on their good imaginative skills even further  gather more detailed information from other settings that children attend to further promote continuity and fully complement children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  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 looked at evidence of the suitability of adults working and living on the premises, a sample of policies and other relevant documentation.  The inspector spoke to the children and considered the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses effective two-way communications to exchange information with parents and involve them in the assessment processes. She keeps parents well informed of children's progress and provides them with ideas about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of child protection matters and knows exactly what action to take if she has concerns about children's welfare. Stringent health and safety procedures ensures that children are safe in her home and during outings. The childminder supervises her assistant well. She provides training, guidance and support to ensure that he fulfils his role efficiently and continues to develop professionally.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are inquisitive and keen to try new things. They have a enjoyable time exploring oats and clearly enjoy the sensory experience. Children demonstrate good physical skills as they use an array of tools to scoop, pour and make marks. The childminder joins in with activities and proficiently questions children to help them to share their ideas and intentions. She engages children in lively conversations about how cereal is produced to successfully deepen their understanding of the origins of food. The childminder skilfully reshapes activities in response to interests and fascinations. Children become engrossed in their play and concentrate for long periods. The childminder uses observation and assessment well to monitor children's progress and plan for their ongoing learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children confidently explore the well-resourced environment and make decisions about their play. They have daily opportunities to play outdoors and enjoy nutritious snacks to promote healthy lifestyles effectively. The childminder supports children to identify numerals as they competently throw balls at a numbered target. She provides lots of praise to boost children's self-motivation and confidence well. Children behave very well and cooperate with the childminder and her assistant.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They have good social skills and know how to take turns and share resources fairly. Children are strong communicators, who use talk to connect their ideas and relive past experiences. They are independent and gain good self-care skills. For example, children confidently put on their own shoes and dress themselves in outdoor clothing. These are just some of the many skills that children develop in readiness for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319669 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1103706 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 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1983 and lives in Morley, Leeds. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification and works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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