Childminder in Leeds

Childminder report 76 Bluebell Road, East Ardsley, WAKEFIELD, West Yorkshire WF3 2LS

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Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date 15 October 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 The childminder builds useful partnerships with other professionals, such as with staff at the local nursery and school, to ensure consistency in children's learning and care. n The environment is welcoming and well organised. Resources are easily accessible, and the childminder ensures she offers plenty of choice for children, promoting their independence. n Children are happy in their surroundings and, through their actions and interactions with the childminder, show they are emotionally secure. Children display high levels of confidence. n Children enjoy regular outings in the local community and to groups. They benefit from the opportunity to mix with larger groups of children, which promotes children's social skills. n The childminder has developed good relationships with parents, who regularly contribute to their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder talks to children as they play, she does not consistently use some words correctly to further develop younger children's speech. n Although the childminder plans interesting and challenging activities, she does not make the most of planned activities to move children forward more quickly in their learning.

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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 consistently use words correctly to further develop younger children's speech n make better use of planned activities to target children's next steps and help accelerate their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas used by children within the premises and outside. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's records, the safeguarding policy, and evidence of the suitability checks for household members and assistants.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder recognises the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows how to report any concerns to protect children's welfare. The childminder assesses risks well to help to maintain a safe environment. Since the last inspection, she has completed online training and meets regularly with other childminders to support her in continuously developing her skills and knowledge. This helps her to provide children with a range of stimulating activities that supports their interests. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and comment positively on the service she provides. The childminder effectively monitors her practice to help her make improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children use their imaginative skills as they play with the doll's pram and dolls, wheeling them around the kitchen on walks. The childminder engages well with children at play. For example, during water play, she models for younger children how to use the pipettes and squirt water. Children copy and delight in seeing the water squirt out. The childminder uses this activity well to extend their concentration skills. The childminder plans a range of exciting activities throughout the year to help children learn about the world around them. For example, children enjoy exploring a range of everyday natural objects, and experience learning in the outdoors at one of the many groups they attend with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works in partnership with parents to make sure that children settle well. She gathers a range of information about children's interests, dietary requirements and sleep routines, to ensure that she can provide the best care possible once they start. She gives the children lots of praise and encouragement as they play, and supports children to learn about good behaviours. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and meals, and children learn about healthy diets and good hygiene practice. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder promotes children's independence successfully and challenges them to try things for themselves. For example, children enjoy helping with daily tasks and routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore their surroundings with ease and independence. They learn to use equipment and toys safely. They learn songs and rhymes. Children enjoy sharing books, learn to handle them carefully and turn the pages independently to help develop their early reading skills. All children progress well in relation to their starting points and acquire skills in preparation for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437769 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064321 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 15 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder lives in the East Ardsley area of Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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