Childminder 319986

Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 29 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 prepares children well for their move on to school. She helps to ensure that they have the skills they need and shares relevant information with the schools. n Relationships between the childminder and children are positive. The childminder is caring and supports children's emotional well-being effectively. n Children of all ages behave well. They are familiar with routines and take an active part in helping, such as tidying up their toys. n Good-quality interaction from the childminder helps children to enjoy their learning and make good progress. n The childminder successfully implements a good range of policies and procedures to help to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder gathers key words from parents, she has not yet considered further innovative ways to support children who speak English as an additional language. n The childminder does not fully embrace opportunities for older children to practise and use their early writing 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

n strengthen ways to communicate with children who speak English as an additional language even further n extend opportunities for older children to practise and develop their writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She 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 written feedback provided. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident in her knowledge of the reporting procedures. The childminder assesses risks to identify and remove hazards to children to keep them safe. She regularly accesses training courses. For example, safeguarding, nurturing and inspiring two-year-olds and children learn through movement. This has a positive impact on her practice and helps to improve outcomes for children. The childminder shows a good understanding of evaluating her practice. She takes the views of parents and children into account and reflects on ways to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She closely observes children's play. The childminder asks parents to share information about their children's interests at home to inform her initial plans. She has an accurate overview of children's development and completes regular observations and assessments. She then plans activities that reflect their next steps in learning. These plans are shared with parents, keeping them involved. Children are eager to learn and gain support from the childminder. For example, she introduces younger children to new vocabulary and supports older children to learn to take turns during games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to be independent in a range of ways. They choose resources that they want to play with and older children confidently use the bathroom alone. The childminder is quick to praise children for their efforts and achievements and encourages them to work together. Children feel proud and they are confident to have a go at activities. For example, children thread reels onto laces and demonstrate good concentration skills. Children enjoy reassuring and comforting cuddles with the childminder, which helps to support their emotional well-being. The childminder takes children on outings around the local area, such as to parks. This helps to promote children's physical well-being as well as develop their awareness of the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and work within the range of development typical for their age. They acquire some essential skills that they need in readiness for nursery and school. For example, children visit playgroups where they learn to play and socialise with other children. They are respectful, kind and caring to their peers as they play. Children demonstrate good mathematical skills. For instance, older children count the dots on dominos. Young children develop an understanding of technology as they explore electronic resources. Children are motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319986 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064344 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in the Guiseley area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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