Bullock, Wendy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2018 30 April 2015

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has developed and uses effective strategies to support children's transitions to school. She invites their future teachers to her home and works closely with them to share and gather information.  Children are all making good progress and show some well-established skills that they need for their future learning. They are well prepared for their eventual move to school.  The childminder and her assistant have high and accurate expectations for all children. They enhance children's learning during activities. They use effective questioning skills and listen to children's interests.  Children are extremely well-settled with the childminder and her assistant. They show exceptionally secure emotional attachments that help them to explore their surroundings with complete confidence and develop excellent independence.  The childminder and her assistant attend local networking groups to keep up to date

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This provision is good

with training opportunities. They often share practice with other professionals which helps them to effectively evaluate and improve their provision to a higher standard.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, children are not challenged to extend or take leadership of their own learning.  Although the childminder shares information with parents regarding children's development, they do not all contribute routinely towards the learning and assessments.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to be challenged and extend their own learning  encourage parents more to contribute to their children's learning from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children. She supports and works well with her assistant to plan good-quality learning opportunities for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in protecting children's welfare and can identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She and her assistant know where to report any concerns. The childminder monitors progress of the children as a group, as well as individually. This ensures she identifies any gaps in their learning and intervenes swiftly. The childminder and her assistant promote respect within the setting and support children to value each other's feelings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children during play and uses the information to plan their next steps in learning. She and her assistant engage with children and use good teaching skills to promote progress. Children remain interested in activities and show motivation to complete tasks. They are proud of their achievements which they show to other children and adults. Children develop early mathematical and literacy skills. For example, when making bird feeders all children have a can-do attitude when counting the cereal they threaded onto the wire. In addition, they recognise and say the sounds of letters they see in a jigsaw puzzle. The childminder supports children to develop in all areas of learning throughout the day, indoors and in the outdoor area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children respond extremely well to adults and children. They are exceptionally curious in their play and confidently ask questions to meet their needs and interests. The childminder supports children's independence particularly well and they regularly display high levels of concentration during play. This ensures they do not become distracted or distract others from learning. As children explore their environment, the childminder and her assistant apply clear safety guidelines and behaviour boundaries. Children skilfully manage their own risks and aim to solve their own disputes. For example, two children want to play with the telescope outside, and together they work out how to take turns. Children are extremely sociable in and out of the setting. The childminder regularly takes them to local playgroups where they can make new friends and become aware of different people in their wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children use their imaginations when playing on their own or as a group. They make up their own characters with animated voices to add to their role-play games. Children are all making progress in all areas of learning. The most able children show they are moving quickly to the next stages of their development. All children enjoy developing their physical skills when using the outdoor area, where they climb, ride bicycles and play in the fresh air. They explore during various outings, such as at nature reserves, local parks and playing fields.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320695 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1090921 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Horsforth, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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