Nicholls Tracey

Inspection date 3 August 2018 Previous inspection date 7 January 2014

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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 Since her last inspection, the childminder has effectively reviewed the way she assesses children's ongoing progress. She successfully uses the information gained from her observations to plan for children's next steps in learning. Children make good progress. n Children feel welcome and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. The childminder is warm and caring towards them and is considerate of their individual needs. n The childminder and her assistant regularly praise and support children. They have worked well to provide children with positive role models, which motivates them to learn and contributes towards children's good behaviour. n Children receive good support to develop their own self-care skills. For example, they confidently wash their own hands before handling food. n The childminder works alongside her assistant well and evaluates her quality of teaching. This helps to ensure that teaching contributes towards children making good

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder has made positive improvements since her last inspection, she does not identify focused priorities for improvement as effectively as possible, to further enhance outcomes for children. n Information gained from parents when children first start does not always 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 continue to drive improvements forward and make future changes to the provision that specifically benefit children's learning and development 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 engaged in discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement. The inspector took into account the written views of parents. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning journals, and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant fully understand their responsibilities to safeguard the children in their care. They know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns. The childminder assesses risks well to help to maintain a safe environment. All actions and recommendations from the last inspection have been successfully addressed. Since the last inspection, the childminder has updated her knowledge and reviewed methods used to track children's learning and development. She has worked closely with her local authority adviser to raise her provision to a good standard. She recognises further areas to continue to improve and has plans to attend more training, for example.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular progress checks for all children. This includes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder shares them with parents, to ensure that they can access any additional support swiftly, if required. This helps to involve parents in their children's learning. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well. For example, children use different coloured paints to create colourful pictures. The childminder encourages children to explore their own ideas and develop their critical-thinking skills. She encourages children to talk about what they are doing. This helps to promote young children's communication and language skills well. Children use their imagination and pretend to go on a train ride to the seaside. The childminder interacts well with the children and gets down to their level, plays alongside them and allows them to take the lead.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an interesting and challenging environment. This contributes towards engaging and motivating children to learn. The childminder plans healthy meals to meet children's individual dietary requirements successfully. The childminder and her assistant sit with children during mealtimes and help to promote good social skills and good behaviour. The childminder supports and encourages children's good physical development. For example, she provides many opportunities for energetic play outdoors in the garden and at local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy regular visits to local community groups with the childminder, where they learn to share and take turns with their friends. This helps children to learn about considering others' needs and effectively helps to develop their social skills, in readiness for school. Older children learn mathematical concepts well, such as shapes and numbers. Children play cooperatively and are happy and confident. Children gain good skills that prepare them well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320107 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10057082 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 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in the Beeston area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays and family 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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