Childminder EY347732

Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date 14 July 2015

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

n The childminder plans activities that help to promote children's mathematical development effectively. For example, she hides number and shape cards in a tray of oats for children to find. Children concentrate deeply while they practise filling and emptying a range of containers. n The childminder monitors the progress that children make well. She completes observations and assessments regularly. Children to make good progress from their starting points. n Children are keen to explore and join in activities. They show good concentration for their age. For example, they listen well to a popular story and look carefully at the pictures. n Children behave well. They learn how to cooperate with others; for example, they are encouraged to take turns with the toys. n The childminder understands the importance of continued professional development. She attends a variety of training and conferences to help improve her knowledge and

p.1

The provision is good

skills further. n The childminder is very calm, patient and attentive to the children's needs. This helps to foster children's emotional well-being successfully.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently engage parents to maximise their involvement in children's learning and assessment in the setting and at home fully. n The childminder does not provide a wide range of opportunities for children to develop their understanding of different people and communities in the world further.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n strengthen the strategies used to engage parents even more in their child's learning and assessment at the setting and at home n extend the range of opportunities for children to further develop their understanding of different people and communities in the world.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder and held discussions at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, such as children's observations and assessments and a sample of policies and procedures. The inspector discussed self- evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of some of the parents' views received as feedback for the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on the overall quality of her setting well. She gathers and uses the views of parents, for example, through questionnaires. This helps her to make improvements, such as offering a wider range of superhero resources to support children's current interests. The childminder has addressed the previous recommendations for improvement from the last inspection. For example, she attended a course to learn how to promote mathematics. She now extends children's learning further, such as looking for numerals in the outside environment. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can describe possible signs and symptoms of different types of abuse. She understands what action to take and knows who to share any concerns with. She completes regular risk assessments of the environment. This helps her to identify and minimise any potential risks to children effectively.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out what children can do and already know at the outset of care. She plans activities to follow their interests and to support what they need to learn next. For example, children delight at helping to make porridge. The childminder models how to follow written instructions from the recipe. Children help to pour, measure and mix the ingredients successfully. The childminder provides a commentary on children's play and emphasises new vocabulary clearly. She encourages children to listen carefully to different sounds, such as the oats falling onto the plastic packet. This helps children to develop strong attention and communication skills.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close relationships with the childminder and settle very quickly in the setting. She encourages children to try to do things by themselves; for example, chopping a banana at snack time. This helps children to feel confident in their own abilities. Children consistently wash their own hands and faces to ensure they are clean after activities or before eating. The childminder promotes children's physical development effectively. One example of this is encouraging babies to practise their cruising and walking skills successfully. Children enjoy being outdoors and, amongst other things, they go to the park and local soft-play centres.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving in line with expectations for their age. They enjoy accessing songs on the tablet and sing along as they copy the actions. They practise making marks with pens or in the mud with sticks. They compare the size, shape and colour of different objects, such as cups, bowls and spoons. Children are imaginative and follow their own ideas well. They pretend to look after babies or rescue people from the 'fire station'. Children develop key skills in readiness for school and their future learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY347732 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064291 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2015

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Morley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5