Childminder 319622

Inspection date 5 October 2018 Previous inspection date 31 March 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 keeps parents updated about the progress their children make. Parents comment they are happy with the care their children receive. n The childminder questions children splendidly to help them discuss their thoughts and ideas. She uses descriptive language well to extend children's growing vocabulary. n The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable, and has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans enjoyable activities to help children learn and develop. n Children develop secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They develop a strong sense of belonging. Through their actions and interactions with the childminder, children show that they are emotionally very secure. n Children are engaged in their chosen activities and behave well. The childminder focuses on praising children's achievements which helps to raise their confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not effectively target professional development to raise the quality of teaching even further and support children to achieve at the highest level. n Information gained from parents when children first start does not provide the childminder with the detailed information she requires to help her plan precisely for children's future 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 identify precise targets for professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching even further and support children to achieve to the highest level of their abilities n provide greater opportunities for parents to share more-detailed information about children's capabilities on entry.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the childminder's interactions with children during play and care routines in the inside environment. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's records, the safeguarding policy and suitability checks for household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is confident about procedures to protect children and knows how to report concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out daily checks on the indoor and outdoor environment to ensure children can play in a safe environment. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder evaluates her practice and involves the children and their parents in this process. The childminder uses the information gained from her observations and from parents to plan effectively around children's interests and next steps. She tracks children's progress effectively to ensure they make the progress of which they are capable.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn to respect people's differences. They explore their own culture and beliefs, for example, as they sit together and play with the small-world resources. Children have plenty of opportunities to be creative. For instance, they use a broad selection of resources as they make animals and people with the play dough. The childminder supports children to learn colours and count, for instance, as they build towers with the bricks. Children learn about the world around them. They watch the birds through the window with interest and discuss how to care for them. The childminder joins in the children's play enthusiastically, asking lots of questions and giving them time to answer and provide their own ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has clear expectations of children and is a good role model for them. Children use good manners. The childminder encourages children to take part in movement activities. Children are very motivated and excitedly move their bodies as the childminder sings and they join in singing rhymes. Children follow well-established hygiene routines and their personal needs are met. She gives the children cuddles when they are tired and provides a comfortable sleeping area. Children's independence develops from a young age. For example, they are encouraged to tidy away their resources and feed themselves. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals that include a wide choice of fruit and vegetables. They talk about the food they eat at mealtimes and why it is good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. Children eagerly join in activities. They show great enthusiasm and positive attitudes towards learning. Children enjoy looking at books, listening to stories and singing songs. All children make good rates of progress and are developing the skills they need for the future and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319622 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064329 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 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 31 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1986 and lives in the Barwick-in-Elmet area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, four days per week, 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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