Holroyd, Angela

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 3 September 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 reflects on her practice and plans for regular improvements. Since her last inspection, she has addressed the recommendations made and invested in more outdoor resources. Children choose freely from a range of high-quality toys and equipment. n Children's physical skills are well supported, for example, the childminder takes children to music and movement sessions. They freely access the childminder's garden and have regular visits to parks and local attractions. n The childminder is warm and nurturing. She provides children with reassurance, encouragement and praise as they play. Children are emotionally secure, confident and comfortable in the childminder's company. n Children's behaviour is very good in relation to their age. The childminder acts as a positive role model. She successfully encourages children to share, take turns and understand the feelings of others from a young age.

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This provision is good

n Children are active learners and enjoy testing and trying out their ideas. They are inquisitive and demonstrate a positive attitude to their play and learning. n The childminder does not always gather detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first attend. n The childminder does not consistently make the very best use of ongoing observations and assessments to help identify children's rates of progress and meticulously plan highly-challenging activities.

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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 gather more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities on entry to the setting n strengthen the use of ongoing observations and assessments to continually gain the most precise picture of children's progress and to consistently challenge them in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home that is accessed by children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare. She keeps fully up to date with relevant information, such as current contact details and local child protection procedures to ensure children are kept safe. The childminder completes detailed daily checks so that all children can enjoy an extremely safe and secure learning environment. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they regularly practise fire evacuation procedures and learn what actions to take in the event of an emergency. The childminder carefully implements a range of policies and procedures that helps to support her good practice. Overall, parents are happy with the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets down to children's level and joins in with their play. She sits alongside children supporting their early mathematical skills as they practise counting the items on their shopping lists. Children develop an understanding of living things and learn to care for the childminder's pet dog. For example, they fill water jugs and carefully pour the water to give the dog a drink. The childminder uses appropriate language to help promote children's understanding of colours during their play, for instance, children explore colour mixing as the coloured ice cubes melt. Children's language development is given high priority by the childminder. She is skilled in her interactions with children and they are developing good communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to make healthy food choices. This helps to support their development of healthy lifestyles. Children build good self-care skills and learn to follow good hygiene practices. The childminder's home is well organised. Children access a range of toys and resources which are all presented in a way that promotes children's independence. Children enjoy a variety of visits to local community groups where they meet with other childminders and their children. This provides children with opportunities to socialise in larger groups and make new friendships. Older children are very caring towards younger children. For example, they carefully hold the hands of younger children to help them stand and move past obstacles that are in their way.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. Young children are very settled and are familiar with daily routines. Children confidently welcome new visitors into the childminder's home and invite them into their play. They gain the skills and knowledge they need in readiness for their move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283851 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064273 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 3 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Gildersome, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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