Marriner, Judith

Inspection date 13 November 2018 Previous inspection date 31 January 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 effective partnerships with parents. She encourages them to share information about children's learning at home. The childminder obtains information about children's skills and abilities when they enter her care. She uses this to tailor learning to their individual needs from the start. n The childminder has very high expectations of what each child can achieve. She uses her in-depth understanding of how children learn to provide excellent learning experiences that are highly responsive to children's interests and needs. They frequently travel by bus to places of interest. For example, children explore the rainforest at the butterfly house. n Children demonstrate superb communication and language skills. They have an extensive vocabulary and competently lead conversation from a young age. The childminder helps them to pronounce difficult words, such as 'Stegosaurus' and 'Triceratops'.

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a wide range of experiences that promotes children's understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own. For instance, children learn why some families dress differently to them and why some people need a stick to help them walk.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not have highly successful partnerships in place with other settings children attend to support continuity in their learning more effectively. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to explore children's feelings and help them understand them better.

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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 partnerships with the other settings children attend to share information and support continuity in children's learning n help children to develop their understanding of their feelings and the feelings of others further.

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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 indoors 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 a number of 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. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of current child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child. The childminder completes essential training, such as first aid. She links with other childminders to share good practice and conducts independent research to keep up to date. The childminder evaluates her practice well. She identifies areas for improvement and has plans in place to support her ongoing professional development. The childminder has suitable safety equipment in place, such as a fire blanket. She ensures all information about children is kept securely. The childminder completes effective risk assessments to ensure she keeps children safe while they are on the premises and during outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children lead their play, making choices from a wide range of age-appropriate resources. The childminder supports children's understanding of technology. She shows them how to operate equipment. She helps children to make links to their first-hand experiences using the information they find. The childminder uses the information she gathers through observation and assessment exceptionally well to identify children's next steps and inform planning. For example, children use torches to explore light and dark and make the connection to how the day gets dark earlier now the season has changed. The childminder supports children's early literacy highly successfully. She encourages children to choose favourite books from a selection of fact and fiction. The childminder listens carefully to children, encouraging them to ask questions and answering them fully to extend their knowledge. For example, she explains why a shark needs gills to breathe.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder models good manners. She supports children's early understanding of rules and boundaries by using age-appropriate explanations. The childminder helps children to develop their independence in personal care routines ready for the move on to school. She gives them clear messages about why it is important to have a healthy diet and exercise. Children enjoy walks in the fresh air and outdoor play every day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good social skills and high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They are highly stimulated and keen to learn more. They make rapid progress from their starting points and gain a broad range of skills ready for the move on to school. For example, they learn to use a knife and fork and can peel a satsuma. Children develop early mathematical skills well. They understand concepts of size and can identify shapes in their environment. They begin to match and group objects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320076 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10080347 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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