Mrs Samantha Louise Spivey

Inspection date 7 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has high expectations for children. She knows the children well and provides appropriate learning opportunities to aid their development. As a result, children are challenged and motivated to learn and are making good progress. n The childminder is aware of the strengths in her own practice and the areas that would benefit from further development. She has plans in place to further improve her own skills and knowledge to improve the quality of teaching. n Children are happy, confident and independent. They display polite and respectful behaviour towards one another because the childminder is a good role model. She helps children to problem solve without directly providing solutions, encouraging them to make decisions and test ideas. n The childminder involves children, where appropriate, in domestic tasks, such as helping to wipe up paint following a craft activity. This helps children to understand

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This provision is good

about the importance of good hygiene practices. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents report that they value the contribution the childminder makes towards their children's learning and development and appreciate the homely environment and caring relationships. n The childminder has established good relationships with other professionals who are involved in children's lives. This supports a consistent approach to meeting the needs of all children. The childminder also provides a link between parents and school for older children which supports their transitions. n Some of the activities provided for younger children are not always fully appropriate for their age and stage of development. This means that there are some missed opportunities to extend young children's 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 enhance further the quality of teaching by making sure that activities provided for the youngest children are appropriate for their age and stage of development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector observed all areas of the childminder's premises and a range of activities. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback about the quality of the provision. n The inspector spoke with children to gain their views on the provision and spoke with the childminder about the evaluation of her practice. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members, the childminder's qualifications, the safeguarding policy and children's assessment records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has appropriate procedures in place to promote children's safety and well-being. The childminder celebrates children's achievements and consistently encourages them to be challenged by the opportunities that she provides. Therefore, children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder has identified weaker areas of her own practice and is fully committed to improving them through training and professional development opportunities. This ensures that her practice continues to improve. The childminder is able to identify areas where children are at risk of falling behind in their development. She seeks the relevant support to narrow the gaps in children's learning which ensure all children make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are actively engaged in their learning. Through a balance of adult-led and child- initiated activities, the childminder is able to meet the individual needs of all children. The childminder uses spontaneous opportunities to promote children's understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, she helps children to correspond their age with how many birthdays they have had. The childminder accurately observes what children can already do and ensures that she carefully plans for the next steps in learning. The childminder uses a variety of methods to engage with parents which promotes positive relationships. Children are able to regularly access learning opportunities in the wider community. For example, children talk about enjoying visits to the library and to the local school. This supports their understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes her expectations about children's behaviour clear. She models this by demonstrating respectful language, promoting sharing and good table manners. As a result, children's behaviour is very good. They understand how their actions and words could affect others. For example, older children move toys out of the path of a baby who has recently mastered the skill of crawling. Children are able to resolve minor disagreements with minimal intervention from the childminder. The childminder promotes a healthy diet and the importance of being active through activities, such as dancing. One child describes dancing as their favourite activity at the childminder's home. The relationships between the childminder and the children are kind, calm, warm and responsive. For example, the childminder reads non-verbal cues from a baby who indicates his needs to her. The childminder encourages children to independently

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

manage their own self-care needs where appropriate.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. This is recorded in the childminder's accurate assessments. The childminder shares this information with parents and other providers when children attend more than one setting. She also shares this information when children make the transition to school. This helps children to settle quickly in their new environments. Children are offered challenging activities to ensure that their progress continues and that they remain motivated to learn new things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552933 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10079083 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 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in East Ardsley, Wakefield. she operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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