Childminder EY303887

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2018 16 October 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

 Children are happy and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. She is kind and caring, and she promotes their confidence and self-awareness well. Children show they feel safe and secure, and this effectively promotes their emotional well-being.  The childminder makes ongoing observations of children's achievements. She accurately identifies their next steps in learning and monitors their progress effectively. All children make good progress.  The childminder successfully supports children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. She works alongside parents and other professionals well to meet children's learning needs.  The childminder develops good working relationships with other early years providers and schools that children attend. This ensures children experience consistent early years care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder encourages children to develop confident speaking skills, she does not always ask enough challenging questions or give children time to respond and share their own ideas fully.  The childminder does not meticulously focus self-evaluation and her professional development on raising teaching skills to the highest possible level.

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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 questioning skills further to provide greater challenge and to encourage children to think for themselves and respond and share their own ideas  enhance self-evaluation and professional development opportunities and focus more sharply on developing teaching skills even further.

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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 looked at relevant documentation and evidence of 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes relevant child protection training. She has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any concerns regarding children's safety or welfare. She uses daily safety checks effectively to ensure that the premises are safe and any potential hazards are minimised. The childminder is beginning to reflect on her provision well, overall, and identifies where some improvements can be made. Parents, children and other providers contribute to this process through written feedback. Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive and feel their children are 'happy and well cared for'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and plans activities that she knows children will enjoy. For example, children excitedly make their own pizzas for lunch. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills. For example, children carefully thread circular cereal onto skewers. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. She challenges children to complete jigsaws independently and supports their understanding of 'full' and 'empty'. The childminder works closely with parents to promote continuity in children's learning and care. She uses effective methods to exchange information with them and promote learning at home and in the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a range of resources that children access independently. This helps them to make choices about their learning. Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model. She encourages the use of good manners and offers praise during activities and daily routines. The childminder provides opportunities for children to discover the local environment during their regular walks and outings. This helps them to develop their knowledge of the world around them while experiencing fresh air and physical exercise. The childminder provides healthy, nutritious meals and snacks that children clearly enjoy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and move on to school. Children show good levels of independence. For example, they help tidy resources away when they have finished playing and cut up their own fruit at snack time. Children attend toddler groups with the childminder where they meet and interact with new adults and children, and form friendships. Children develop their imaginations effectively as they participate in imaginary play using a range of resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303887 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1104333 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Morley, Leeds. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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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