Childminder EY299654

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2018 21 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 develop a strong sense of belonging as they form secure relationships with the childminder. This helps to reinforce children's self-confidence and emotional well-being so they feel safe and secure to investigate their environment.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home-from-home environment. Resources and toys are well presented, and children are able to access them easily and make choices in their play.  The childminder is committed to her role. She regularly updates her knowledge to refresh her skills. The childminder uses what she has learnt to improve outcomes for children.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model for children and manages their behaviour positively. They learn how to share and take turns.  The experienced childminder supports children's learning and development well. She monitors their progress to identify any gaps in their development and quickly provides

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This provision is good

learning experiences that help them make progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder, due to her enthusiasm, sometimes solves problems for children too quickly and does not give them enough time to discover solutions for themselves.  The childminder does not consistently involve parents in identifying future improvements in her provision.

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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

 provide children with enough time to develop their problem-solving skills during their play  seek the views of parents to help identify future improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home accessed by children and observed play and learning opportunities.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities to protect children from harm. She fully understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder keeps a range of well-maintained written policies and procedures. The childminder supervises children effectively to keep them safe. She makes sure that they are within her sight or hearing at all times. Parents' written comments are highly positive about the childminder. They have continuous access to children's learning records. The childminder works in partnership with other early years settings to address children's needs. This helps to ensure continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified and experienced childminder has a very good understanding of child development, and recognises that children learn through play. She provides a variety of enjoyable learning experiences in which children are motivated to participate. Children's communication and language skills are well supported. For example, the childminder uses lots of conversation to develop and build on children's vocabulary. Children develop good pre-writing skills and are imaginative. For example, they enjoy pretend play with small- world resources. The childminder makes effective use of local amenities and uses these to help extend children's learning opportunities. They attend toddler groups and mix with other children, developing their social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is skilful in helping children to become independent and make decisions. For example, she encourages and supports them to manage their personal care, put on their coats and decide what they want to play with. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and their good physical health is promoted well. For example, they benefit from healthy meals and snacks. Children go to the local park where they gain confidence in their mobility as they run, climb and jump. Effective hygiene arrangements are in place to help prevent the spread of infection. The childminder supports children effectively to recognise similarities and differences in a positive way, to help them develop respect for other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are curious and are active learners. They develop well in various areas of learning. For example, they show good mathematical skills, such as identifying numbers, colours and shapes. Children listen well, follow instructions and learn to operate technology, such as exploring toys with buttons and musical instruments. Children gain important skills and attributes to help them prepare for the next stage of learning, including the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299654 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1104298 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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