Childminder EY501677

Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The childminder carefully considers children's interests and what they are learning at school, to plan a wide range of stimulating activities. Children are engaged and focused in their play. n The childminder has developed a strong relationship with children and their families. She collects detailed information about a child when they first start at the setting. Children settle quickly as the childminder plans a familiar environment which helps them to feel welcome, safe and secure. n Children develop a wonderful relationship with the childminder. She is a positive role model and reinforces good expectations for children's behaviour, with a sensitive and nurturing approach. Children listen and respond to the childminder very well. n Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. The childminder works collaboratively with parents and the schools children attend. Together they share key

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The provision is good

information about a child, to ensure their individual needs are met. n The childminder provides a marvellous selection of healthy meals for children and carefully considers their dietary requirements in her meal plans. Children throughly enjoy the foods the childminder prepares and share ideas for new food menus.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to explore their own ideas fully in the games and activities they use during play.

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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 enable children more time to explore their own ideas fully during their activities and games before they are tidied away.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of all areas of the premises children access. n The inspector had discussions with parents and children during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed policies, procedures and other records regarding health and safety. She reviewed suitability records and checks for the childminder. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of activities and provision planned for children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has implemented detailed policies and procedures, which help to ensure risks to children are minimised. The childminder has attended safeguarding and child protection training. She has a very good understanding of issues which may impact on a child and knows the appropriate action to take should she have any concern about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reviews the quality of her provision and is proactive in seeking feedback from children and parents. She attends local network groups and completes enhanced training for her continued professional development. The childminder carefully considers the training and information she receives and implements these in her improvement plans, to maintain the high-quality service she provides. For example, the childminder has enhanced her continuous provision with further opportunities for children to explore using creative materials, such

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder considers children's individual needs and interest in her provision plans. Children have opportunities to choose their own resources for play and use the childminder's laptop to explore these ideas. For example, they print stencils of famous characters and make collages using a variety of creative craft materials. Older children have a quiet area where they can complete homework or read independently. Younger children select from a large range of interactive games and excitedly complete these with friends. They enjoy making models with magnetic sand and share what they have created with others. Children have a large selection of reading books based on the topics they complete at school. The childminder reads these stories to children during mealtimes. She provides a wide selection of writing materials and supports children who are developing their early writing skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a very positive relationship with the childminder and other children who attend the setting. The childminder encourages children to respect and tolerate differences between themselves and others. Children patiently wait for their turn and engage very well with one another, such as while playing guessing games using visual cards. Children develop a strong understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. They thoroughly enjoy the healthy meals and eagerly select from a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables prepared for them. Children independently take care of their personal needs and complete good hygiene routines as they wash their hands before mealtimes. They have free-flow access to a large outdoor play area where they can develop their physical skills on the climbing equipment. Children go on regular outings during school holidays. For example, they explore the local community and environment on nature

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

walks and attend a 'scarecrow' festival. This helps children develop a strong sense of themselves and the community in which they live.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501677 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10060249 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 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates from 7.30am until 9am and 3.15pm until 6pm on Monday to Friday during term time. During school holidays, she operates from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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Registers

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