Roberts, Lynsey

Inspection date 11 April 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 offers a homely and very welcoming learning environment. Children enjoy investigating and exploring high-quality resources in the well-organised childminder's home. n The childminder and her assistants have effective systems in place to observe and assess children's progress. This helps them to find out what children know, can do and need to learn next. This contributes to children's good progress. n The childminder and assistants develop very close and secure relationships with children and their families. Children are exceptionally happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder offers very flexible procedures to meet the needs of children and their families. n Children's behaviour is very good. They receive lots of praise and affection, and demonstrate that they know they are valued and respected. This helps to support their emotional well-being to a high level. n The childminder is aware of the benefits of continuously developing skills and

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This provision is good

knowledge. The childminder and her assistants keep up to date with new legislation and guidance and complete regular training to improve their skills to promote good outcomes for children. n Due to her enthusiasm, the childminder is sometimes too quick to suggest ideas and children have fewer opportunities to develop their concentration skills. n Occasionally, the childminder does not extend older children's mathematical learning even further.

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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 provide children with enough time during their play to explore their ideas and to derive the maximum learning before offering alternatives n make the most of opportunities, as they arise, to help to extend children's awareness of numerals and quantities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 looked at relevant documentation, such as children's assessment records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the household. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse that indicate a child might be at risk. She confidently explains the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder makes thorough checks of the premises each day and identifies and removes any hazards to help provide a safe environment. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe and supervises them appropriately. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare to the highest level. The childminder monitors the work of her assistants effectively and includes them fully in identifying ways to make ongoing improvements. Partnership with parents is very strong. The childminder keeps parents updated with the progress that their children make, using a variety of effective methods. She encourages them to share examples of what children have been learning at home.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

This helps to provide a continuation in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge and understanding of child development to provide activities that interest children and help them to learn new skills. For example, she knows that younger children enjoy playing with dinosaurs and other animal figures. During activities, such as exploring dough, children develop their understanding of size, shape and colour. Older children learn to explore and investigate different tools and materials when they use creative materials. Younger children enjoy being read to and develop good literacy skills as they join in stories, pointing to pictures. Children use their imaginations well as they act out real-life situations during their activities, for example when they pretend to cook in the mud kitchen or when they enjoy collaborating in role play in the make-believe 'veterinary clinic'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's self-esteem effectively. Children grow in confidence and comfortably ask for help when needed. Older children are caring and help the younger ones. Children learn to understand the importance of keeping healthy. They are encouraged to eat a range of healthy and nutritional snacks and meals. The childminder and her assistants teach children to follow good hygiene routines and to be as independent as possible. Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors and be physically active. The childminder offers a range of activities in her garden as well as taking children on regular visits to local shops, library sessions, parks and other places of interest. This helps them to gain an awareness of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and make good progress, including those who speak English as an additional language. Children learn to cooperate, share toys and make choices about their play. Older children show considerable enthusiasm for recognising letters during their activities. Children are developing the skills required for their future learning and the eventual move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546206 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10100085 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Hunslet area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants and provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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