Dickey, Jeanette

Inspection date 20 August 2018 Previous inspection date 25 January 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 There are positive relationships between the childminder and children. The childminder responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort. n The childminder interacts skilfully to promote children's language and communication. She talks to young children sensitively and waits for their response. She then models good conversation skills and introduces new words to help develop their vocabulary. n The childminder has created a stimulating environment, where children have access to an array of good-quality resources. This motivates children to explore and contributes towards them making good progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder encourages children to begin to develop their independence. For example, children help to tidy up after activities. n The childminder successfully implements a good range of written policies and procedures, which helps her to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to involve parents and carers in their children's learning so that they can work together to help children make even better progress. n The childminder does not consistently focus planning and assessment precisely enough to challenge children to the highest level.

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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 strengthen the two-way flow of information with parents, encouraging them to share more detailed information about children's capabilities on entry, and provide greater opportunity for them to be involved in supporting their children's ongoing learning and development n consider ways to maximise the use of observations and assessments so that planning for children's next steps in learning is sharply focused.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues. She maintains a safe environment and takes positive steps to minimise risks to children. The childminder uses ongoing reflection to help identify areas of weakness and drive improvement. She considers the views of parents and children in this process to help her to make improvements that have a positive impact on children's learning and outcomes. The childminder has developed close links with local childminders, with whom she shares ideas and discusses good practice. This further supports her in helping children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully supports children while they play, following their lead and extending their learning. She effectively supports children to develop their creative skills. For example, children use chalks and make marks on paper. The childminder regularly praises children's achievements. This helps to raise children's self-esteem. The childminder effectively promotes children's literacy development. She encourages their interest in books and takes children on regular visits to the local library. Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside and engage in physical activities in the fresh air. Overall, the childminder monitors children's progress and plans activities to help close any gaps in their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children to play collaboratively, take turns and share resources with their friends. The childminder promotes children's understanding of being healthy from a young age. She provides nutritious meals and snacks to contribute towards children's good health. Children benefit from daily fresh air. The childminder helps children to learn essential early social skills. For instance, she takes children to playgroups where they meet and interact with new adults and children and form friendships. This helps to prepare children for their future move to nursery or school. The childminder plans activities to help children to learn about the wider world. For example, children take part in the Samaritans' shoe box appeal every year. This helps children to learn about diversity and different parts of the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are happy, confident and enthusiastic learners. They eagerly take part in activities, clearly enjoying their time with the childminder. Toddlers delight in exploring sensory media and materials, developing early curiosity. Children enthusiastically lead their own play. Children are acquiring skills that prepare them for when they move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319903 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064340 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Pudsey, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Thursday, 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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