Childminder 320137

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2018 4 June 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 supports continuity of children's learning well. She regularly shares written summaries of children's progress with parents. She encourages parents to share information about their children's learning at home. The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend.  The childminder obtains information about children's interests and starting points from parents. Assessments show that children are working within the expected range of development for their age. Outcomes for children are good.  Children are confident. The childminder encourages them to try to do things for themselves and persevere with tasks. For example, they try to peel and segment a satsuma. She praises them for their efforts, which promotes their self-esteem.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to broaden their friendship group and develop good social skills. They meet up with other childminders and children at

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Overall, the childminder promotes children's communication skills well. However, she does not always teach children who are developing their speech to pronounce words correctly.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support children to explore their ideas even further and help them to make stronger links in 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

 enhance children's understanding of the correct pronunciation of words to develop their communication skills more rapidly  extend opportunities to enable children to explore their ideas even more fully and make connections in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 with children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reviews her practice and obtains the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and suitable for children. She completes child protection training and keeps up to date with current safeguarding issues. The childminder has a suitable understanding of the possible signs that indicate a child might be at risk of harm or abuse. She knows the local safeguarding procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children when reviewing her practice to ensure they are happy with the service she provides. The childminder has focused action plans to improve the setting further. For example, she is exploring ways to increase outdoor learning opportunities for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's progress. She uses the information she gathers to identify children's next steps in learning. She plans effectively and follows children's spontaneous play ideas to build on their knowledge and skills. For instance, children enjoy acting out experiences from home during role play, such as making a cup of tea. The childminder joins in their play and asks them relevant questions to prompt discussion about family and friends. The childminder shares stories with children, using props well to help their understanding of the story. They listen and talk about what they see in the book. The childminder uses the opportunity to introduce early mathematical concepts, such as counting and comparing size. Children make some links with the characters' actions and their own activities. For example, they enjoy eating strawberries for snack.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-assured in this welcoming environment. They are keen to share their learning with visitors. They share photographs of places they have been and talk about the friends who went with them. Children develop close emotional attachments with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care as they climb onto her knee for a cuddle. The childminder supports children to complete self-care tasks, such as washing their hands before eating. She manages children's behaviour well. She reinforces simple rules and helps them to understand why some behaviour is not acceptable. As a result, children develop a good understanding of right and wrong.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy purposeful play opportunities that help them to develop skills in all areas of learning. They make good progress from their starting points and are prepared well for their move to school. Children learn about growth and change, such as finding out how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly. They complete simple programmes using electronic equipment. These help them to develop their critical-thinking skills and understanding of early technology. Children develop their control over small tools during creative activities, which supports their development of early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320137 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1098212 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in the Tingley area of Wakefield. She operates all year round. Sessions are on Tuesday from 8am to 9am and 3pm to 5pm, Wednesday from 9am to 5pm, Thursday from 7.30am to 5pm, and Friday from 7.30am to 4pm.

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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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