Childminder 319972

Inspection date 12 September 2018 Previous inspection date 13 August 2015

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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 Children develop good relationships with the childminder and build warm, caring friendships with one another. They are settled, happy and play confidently together. They enjoy their time in the childminder's home. n The childminder continues to develop her professional knowledge. For example, she reads childcare journals and accesses websites to gain ideas for different activities to support children's learning further. n The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's progress. She plans a stimulating environment. Children confidently choose toys from low-level storage units, becoming increasingly independent. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder shares information well with other early years settings and schools that children attend. This helps her to support children's good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently gather information about children's learning at home. n The childminder occasionally does not provide enough opportunities to extend children's early knowledge of numbers.

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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 enhance the opportunities for parents to consistently share information about their progress in their learning at home n enhance opportunities to provide children with even more challenge in their early number skills to help them make the very best possible progress in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion with carers and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder remains up to date with changes in safeguarding legislation. She knows the reporting procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes safety assessments and takes appropriate steps to reduce all hazards in the home, outside and on outings. The childminder has an emergency evacuation plan and carries out regular fire drills with children. This helps to promote children's safety and develop their own awareness of staying safe. Effective policies and procedures underpin her safe practice. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress. She completes an accurate review of children's development between the age of two and three years. This close monitoring helps her to identify what children need to learn next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with exciting activities and experiences that engage them and motivate them to learn. Learning is fun and children are excited to join in with activities led by the childminder. For example, children are very eager to join in with the creative activity. They choose their own pens and make strokes and circles with them on the water mat. The childminder asks them what shapes they have made and supports them as they repeat the shape after her. Young children have plenty of fun as they press the buttons on the toy guitar and dance and clap to the music. This helps to develop their understanding of how things work. Children use their imaginations well as they give the dolls plenty of cuddles and try, with help and support from the childminder, to dress them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shows a genuine fondness of children in her care. The childminder supports children's physical health well. Children explore the well-resourced outdoor area and local parks, where they can climb on apparatus and play with a variety of ride-on toys. The childminder provides healthy and well-balanced snacks and regular drinks in children's individual cups. She works closely with parents to find out about children's care needs to reflect routines at home. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides clear and consistent boundaries to help children understand what is expected of them. Young children develop caring relationships with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and outgoing individuals. They select and use a range of toys and resources independently. They are motivated, eager to explore and learn new things. Young children's literacy skills are good. They know how to use books and listen to stories well. Children are developing the skills and knowledge they need to support their ongoing education, including going to nursery and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319972 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064242 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 2 Date of previous inspection 13 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Garforth, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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