Childminder EY456359

Inspection date 4 September 2018 Previous inspection date 14 June 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 and her assistant have a gentle and nurturing approach. They make thoughtful arrangements to help children to settle in quickly and form strong bonds with them. Children display high levels of confidence and are happy and content. n The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. She introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to repeat words back to her. Children are strong communicators and learn new words rapidly. n The childminder plans a good range of challenging learning experiences that she knows children will enjoy. Children are enthusiastic learners and develop key personal, social and language skills in readiness for school and nursery. n The childminder is keen to develop her service. She reflects on her practice well to identify clear targets for development and improve outcomes for children. For instance, the childminder plans to offer even more opportunities for children to learn about

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not adapt activities in response to children's emerging interests to help them remain fully focused and involved in activities. n Information exchanged with other settings that children attend is not comprehensive enough to ensure consistency and enable the childminder to complement children's learning as well as possible.

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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 respond to children's emerging interests more, to help them remain fully focused and involved during activities n obtain more detailed information from other settings that children attend to further promote consistency in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, a sample of policies and other relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to the children and considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors children's progress successfully to close any gaps in their learning and development. She shares important information with parents to promote children's learning at home and in the setting well. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of child protection matters. They are alert to the possible indicators of abuse and know how to report any concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder ensures that her assistant is fully aware of his role and responsibilities and supervises him well. She is keen to develop her own skills and understanding of practice further, and engages in a good range of professional development activities. Recently, the childminder has used her knowledge gained through training to make positive improvements to the learning environments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her observations and assessments to plan precisely for children's next stages in learning. She enthusiastically interacts to help children to build on their existing skills and knowledge. Children confidently explore the well- resourced learning environment, selecting resources to support their play. The childminder asks a good range of enquiring questions and helps children to discuss their ideas and relive past experiences. She encourages children to count, identify shapes and solve simple problems to strengthen their good mathematical skills further. The childminder organises music sessions and encourages young children to move their bodies in response to music. She supports children to operate simple equipment and helps them to press buttons to create a sounds and lights.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are full of praise and encouragement. They help children to consider the feelings of others and support them to play amicably together. Children are cooperative and behave very well. The childminder supports and encourages children's good physical development. For example, she organises bug hunts in the garden and encourages children to make marks to record the creatures that they find. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks and follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They demonstrate friendly behaviour and display high levels of confidence in new situations. Older children enjoy cuddling up with the childminder to listen to stories. They are independent in their personal care and put their shoes on to go outdoors. Babies excitedly bang objects together and fit shapes into spaces. They use gestures and facial expressions to draw others into social interactions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456359 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064409 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Horsforth, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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