Childminder EY546124

Inspection date 22 March 2019 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 consistently joins in with children's play. She has an enjoyable and enthusiastic approach. Children are motivated to learn and keen to join in a range of activities. For example, they enjoy playing with animal figures in a farm set and copy the animal sounds that the childminder makes. n The childminder regularly monitors the children's development. She plans activities that help to support what they need to learn next. Children make good progress during their time in the setting. n Children are imaginative. They spend long periods of time building with track and driving vehicles around. They enjoy dressing up in different costumes and pretend to cook food in the play kitchen. n Children develop very close attachments with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. This helps their confidence and emotional well-being to flourish. n Parents are complimentary about the childminder. For example, one comments, 'We are

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This provision is good

one hundred percent happy with the care that our child receives. She has a wonderful environment for the children to play and develop in.' n The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage children to do things by themselves and promote their independence further. n The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents when children start at the setting, in order to make a precise initial assessment of children's skills, knowledge and development. n The childminder does not make the most of professional development opportunities in order to build on the good teaching and practice already in place.

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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 make the best use of opportunities to help develop children's independence further n gather more-detailed information from parents when children first start at the setting, to help inform an even more-precise initial assessment of children's skills, knowledge and development n take advantage of professional development opportunities to ensure that the good-quality practice is continually improved on.

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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 an evaluation of an activity with the childminder and had discussions at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, such as children's observations and assessments, training records and a sample of policies and procedures. The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector took account of parents' written views received for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder shows secure knowledge of child protection and can identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of wider safeguarding matters and understands who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She identifies and minimises potential risks to children in the setting. The childminder reflects on the overall quality of her provision. For example, she sends questionnaires to parents and has daily discussions to gather their feedback. This helps her to identify areas for improvement, such as offering wider choices at mealtimes. The childminder has links with other childminders in the local area and they meet up regularly to go to groups. This helps her to discuss best practice in early years and share new ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities to promote children's interests. For example, she spends time singing their favourite songs. Children listen attentively and attempt to copy some of the actions. They move their bodies in different ways to show their excitement. The childminder encourages children to ask for the songs they would like and repeats the words back, modelling the correct pronunciation. This helps to develop children's speech and language skills effectively. The childminder captures children's achievements well, including through observations and taking photographs. She keeps parents well informed about their child's progress. For example, they have discussions about the child's day and parents are encouraged to read the individual assessment files.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well for their age. They listen carefully to the childminder and follow her instructions. The childminder caters for children's individual needs effectively, such as gathering detailed information about children's allergies. She works closely with parents to help to support consistent sleep routines between the setting and home. Children benefit from healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. They enjoy taking part in lots of home-baking activities. Children enjoy playing outdoors where they can explore the garden. For example, they use slides, crawl through tunnels and hide in tents. The childminder also takes children to local play gyms and parks. This helps to promote children's physical development successfully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving in line with expectations for their age. They develop important skills in readiness for school and their future learning. For example, they enjoy making marks with crayons on paper. They look at books and practise saying different sounds and words. They learn about shape, number and measure through their daily activities and routines. Children are creative and show deep concentration while they make their own pictures. For example, they enjoy the feel of the paint on their hands and make prints. They carefully peel the backs off stickers and decorate their page.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546124 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10100589 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Pudsey area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare 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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