Childminder EY252717

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2018 11 November 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 works in partnership with parents to gain a good understanding of children's personal needs. She provides children with a welcoming environment where they are extremely happy and settled in their routines.  The childminder is experienced and qualified. She uses her knowledge and skills to provide consistently good care for children.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder follows a clear and consistent approach, so children know what is expected of them. Children respond to the childminder's expectations positively.  The childminder evaluates the service that she provides. She identifies the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.  The childminder is proactive in her approach to creating effective partnerships with other settings that children also attend. These ensure consistency in teaching and learning opportunities for children.  The childminder gives high priority to children's safety. She carries out risk

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This provision is good

assessments, takes active steps to minimise hazards and teaches children well about how to keep themselves safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet embedded a focused programme of professional development to extend her knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching.

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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

 extend the system for professional development to enhance the good practice further and to fully support children to reach the very highest levels of achievement.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, and discussed the suitability of persons living in the household and working with the children.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that children use.  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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the child protection procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. Policies are shared with parents and they are successfully involved in sharing their views and suggestions to support the childminder's reflective practice. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to review, appraise and enhance her practice. She has developed procedures to monitor children's progress closely. The childminder works effectively with parents and other providers to narrow the gaps in children's learning and progress. Children play safely under the childminder's supervision and guidance. The childminder keeps up to date with essential training, such as safeguarding and first aid, to help her keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts purposefully with children to support their learning and to help them to make good progress. The childminder gives children opportunities to be independent in their play and knows when to become involved to support, stimulate or extend their play. She places a high priority on developing children's communication and language skills. For example, the childminder talks to children about the models they are making. She joins in with imaginative discussions about how a rocket could be used to travel to school. Children smile at her and demonstrate their interest and engagement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children are clearly happy in the childminder's care and enjoy spending time with her. The childminder is warm and affectionate. This helps children settle quickly when they arrive in the morning. The childminder teaches children to take care of themselves with clear explanations and during daily routines. Children behave well and are given frequent praise. The childminder fosters children's self-esteem and confidence. Children develop good physical skills and engage in outdoor activities in the garden and the local area. They develop a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle. The childminder offers them healthy snacks that meet their nutritional needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are learning essential skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school. Children learn how to socialise and make friends when they mix with other school-aged children. All children are eager to join in the activities, make independent choices and show good levels of curiosity and interest.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252717 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1104048 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Rawdon, near Leeds. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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