Harrington, Adele

Inspection date 18 October 2018 Previous inspection date 11 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 has a caring approach and provides a nurturing and homely environment. She knows children well and values them as individuals. Children are self- assured and confidently explore their surroundings, making decisions about their play. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities that arise to build on children's good mathematical skills further. For example, she helps children to count accurately, calculate and compare size. n Children are very independent and enjoy helping with routine tasks, such as tidying away. They competently dress themselves in outdoor clothing. These are just some of the many skills that children gain in readiness for school. n The childminder follows an astute programme of professional development to strengthen her knowledge, skills and understanding of practice well. Recently, she has used knowledge gained from training to provide greater opportunities for children to

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The provision is good

make marks and develop early writing skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder does not organise planned activities as incisively as possible to ensure that younger children are fully involved and participating. n The childminder has not developed highly effective information sharing practices with other settings that children attend to promote consistency in children's 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 review the organisation of planned activities to ensure that younger children are fully involved and participating n build on information sharing practices with other settings that children attend to promote a more consistent approach to children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector toured the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, a sample of policies and procedures and discussed children's assessments. n The inspector spoke with the children and considered the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is ambitious and demonstrates a strong desire to develop her service further. She works closely with her assistant to evaluate practice and plan pertinent improvements. For example, the childminder plans to introduce parent leaflets to share information about what she has learnt on training courses. The childminder supervises her assistant well. She provides him with regular training and support to help him to develop his teaching skills successfully. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder robustly risk assesses her home to ensure that any potential hazards are minimised. She has a secure understanding of child protection matters and knows exactly what to do if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She uses a variety of effective communication methods to promote children's learning at home and in the setting well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes accurate assessments to monitor children's progress proficiently. She uses this information well to plan purposeful activities, linked to children's interests and next steps. Children explore malleable material with great enthusiasm and clearly enjoy the sensory experience. They use their fingers to draw shapes and are starting to form some recognisable letters. The childminder teaches young children how to pronounce words correctly. She asks a good range of questions to help children to think critically and share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder skilfully models pretend play as children act out role-play scenarios and pretend to make imaginary food.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently reinforces her behavioural expectations through sensitive guidance and praise. Children's behaviour is good. They share resources fairly and play amicably together. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. She offers daily opportunities to play outside and often takes children on trips to local attractions. Children are energetic and demonstrate good physical skills as they competently climb outdoor apparatus.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Their communication and language skills are developing quickly. For example, young children imitate words and copy familiar expressions. They eagerly explore mechanical toys and learn how to operate them. Children have good mathematical skills. For instance, they competently compare two groups of objects and identify when there are more or less.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471034 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064416 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 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Crossgates, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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