Childminder EY226124

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2018 26 February 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 and her co-childminder effectively evaluate the setting and identify ways of developing the already good practice. The childminder values parent feedback and uses this to contribute to her improvement plans.  The childminder provides a safe and stimulating environment where children can access a wide range of resources indoors and outdoors. She adapts activities to suit the needs of individual children's age and stage of development.  The childminder enables children to socialise and become aware of people in their community. For example, children go to local playgroups where they make relationships and learn to respect people of different ages, cultural beliefs and abilities.  Children make good progress from their starting points and develop the key skills they need for their move on to school. For instance, they take turns, are independent and have excellent communication skills.

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her co-childminder have developed close relationships with children and their families. They are kind and nurturing with children. Children are emotionally secure in the setting and have a high level of self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are often directed by adult-initiated play and are not consistently given opportunities to contribute and develop their own thinking and learning skills.

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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 involved in and extend their own learning.

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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 took account of the views of parents through verbal and written feedback provided.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation during the inspection. She looked at evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly attends training and local support groups to develop her knowledge and improve outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to report any concerns regarding child protection. In addition, she completes regular risk assessments of her home and for outings to ensure children remain safe in her care. Partnerships with other professionals support children and their families. For instance, the childminder works closely with local schools to help children's transitions. Parents are highly involved in their children's learning from the start and are happy with agreed communication techniques. They regularly share achievements from home and work with the childminder to ensure they can all monitor development and plan for children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of the children well to identify where they are progressing. She uses her assessments effectively to plan for their next steps in learning and follows the children's interests to provide exciting learning opportunities. The childminder interacts with children during play and asks them skilful questions to extend their thinking. For example, when children play with the train set, the childminder asks them to identify numbers on the vehicles and compare their size. In addition, children are challenged to recognise letters and name words beginning with different sounds when completing a large jigsaw game. The childminder knows the children well. She completes required progress checks and creates learning records that show each child's development to support her knowledge.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills and understand healthy lifestyles. For example, children use the large, well-equipped outdoor area and the childminder provides nutritious snacks and home-cooked food daily. Children develop a sense of safety. They learn how to cross roads safely when walking to school and are encouraged to 'have a go' at negotiating play apparatus themselves. The childminder supports children's independence throughout the day. She encourages them to access their own water if they need a drink and they understand the need to wear sun cream and hats during warm weather. The childminder helps children settle into her home. She shows continual interest in their needs to help develop their self-esteem. She acts as a good role model for children's behaviour and praises them often for their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They are confident during play and are motivated to complete tasks. They use their imagination skills to tell stories, such as making trains fly and saying where they are going. Children enjoy making people laugh and have developed individual personalities. They respect and value each other. Children listen and participate with intent and interest to conversations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY226124 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1101895 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and works with another childminder in her premises in the Bramley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am 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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Telephone number

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