Childminder 319900

Inspection date 30 August 2018 Previous inspection date 18 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder successfully monitors children's progress, which helps her to identify any gaps in their development early. Children make good progress towards their next stage in learning. n Children form positive attachments and good relationships with the childminder and their peers. They are happy and settled. n The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She keeps them up to date verbally each day about their child's day and shares information on children's progress. This makes a strong contribution to meeting children's needs. n Children develop high levels of confidence and are reassured by the childminder, who is always close by. She praises them regularly and shows she values their efforts and achievements. n The childminder has formed good relationships with the providers of other early years settings that children attend. They successfully work together to provide consistency

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder attends mandatory training, she has not considered further ways to develop her knowledge and raise the quality of her practice to an outstanding level. n Occasionally, the childminder does not consider how children of different ages can be fully involved when taking part in planned activities together.

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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

n explore ways to engage in more professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of practice to an exceptional standard n take more account of the different ages of children when planning group-time activities to ensure that all children are fully involved.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning profiles and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder thoroughly assesses all risks. This helps to identify and minimise any hazards to children. The childminder has completed training on safeguarding and has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children in her care from abuse and neglect. She evaluates her setting and reflects on ways to improve her practice further. Parents express their satisfaction with the level of care the childminder provides. The childminder has established relationships with teachers at the local school. This helps children's future transitions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children as they play. She provides exciting activities which support children's interests and next steps in learning. For example, children engage well in imaginative play opportunities. They thoroughly enjoy dressing up as different characters. The childminder engages in playful interaction with children as they play. Children enjoy sitting with the childminder as they explore a variety of jigsaw puzzles. They demonstrate high levels of concentration and perseverance. The childminder engages children in conversations, which help to promote children's communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence well. For example, children enjoy making choices and deciding with what to play. Older children use the bathroom independently. Children's good health is successfully promoted. They enjoy healthy snacks and homemade, nutritious meals. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds children to tidy away resources if they are no longer playing with them, to prevent trip hazards. Children behave well and learn happily together. The childminder responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort. This helps children to gain a sense of belonging.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are happy, motivated and enthusiastic learners. They share and take turns, and play cooperatively with their peers. Younger children enjoy exploring. Older children learn about mathematical concepts, such as numbers, quantities and capacity. All children benefit from regular outings in the local area, for example, they visit local parks and playgroups. These outings help children to be active and develop good social skills, in preparation for their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319900 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064339 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in the Arthington area of Otley. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, family holidays and one week at Christmas. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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