Cliffe, Julie Diane

Inspection date 10 December 2018 Previous inspection date 11 May 2015

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder attends regular training courses to update her knowledge. She has established relationships with other childminders and shares information and good practice ideas with them. This helps to continue her professional development and has a positive impact on children's learning. n The childminder evaluates the service she provides to identify any areas for development. These reflections help her to drive improvements and to focus on raising outcomes for children. n The childminder provides good support for children at different stages of development in their communication and language skills. For example, babies babble happily while they play, and the childminder offers good support as they begin to develop their speaking skills. n Children are happy and secure in the care of the childminder and her assistant. A gradual settling-in procedure that is agreed with parents in accordance with their

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This provision is good

child's needs helps children to feel emotionally secure. n The childminder and assistant have a consistent, sensitive and caring approach to behaviour management. They offer children lots of praise and support and value their achievements. n The childminder does not identify ways to offer even greater challenge to children during some activities to help extend their learning further. n At times, the childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's skills in counting and size.

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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 recognise how to build on children's good skills and understanding to provide them with an even greater level of challenge n extend children's skills in counting and comparing size.

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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 discussion with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the assistant and children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and from the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant know how to seek advice and the correct procedures to follow if they have concerns regarding children's welfare. Both are aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and their duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at risk. The childminder maintains her professional development and that of her assistant. They have both gained a higher level childcare qualification since the last inspection. The childminder has suitable systems to monitor the practice of her assistant. Regular monitoring of children's progress helps the childminder to identify any possible gaps in children's development and learning. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's day, including their progress and achievements. Good links with other early years providers ensure continuity of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's assessments of children's progress are accurate and she has a good understanding of their developmental needs, overall. She helps children to develop good communication and language skills. The childminder constantly talks to them and model's language for younger children to help them learn new words and hear the correct pronunciation. Children enthusiastically sing along to songs and rhymes. The childminder follows children's interests and introduces a range of vehicles and farm animal figures into their play to capture and sustain their interest. She promotes children's early literacy skills. For example, she reads children their favourite books and uses props to help children make sense of the characters in the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are attentive to the needs of all children. The childminder offers babies extra attention. She knows their personalities, habits and routines well. For example, babies are fed and sleep according to their individual routines. The childminder adopts a positive approach to managing behaviour to help foster children's self-esteem. She praises children's efforts and achievements and offers clear explanations as children learn to show consideration for others, share and take turns. Children are provided with nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks. Mealtimes are a social occasion where children sit at the table and eat together. The childminder supports children in becoming independent, for example, encouraging them to eat with a knife and fork. Children have opportunities to be physical active and go on regular outings to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are well prepared for school and future life. They are confident, independent and active learners. Children learn to share and take turns during their play, listen attentively at story time and follow instructions. Babies are beginning to explore the environment and develop their physical skills well. For example, they confidently crawl to reach toys and use sturdy furniture to pull themselves up.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395085 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10086461

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2015

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Day care type

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Old Farnley, Leeds. She cares for children Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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