Childminder EY429474

Inspection date 20 May 2019 Previous inspection date 5 January 2016

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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 is committed to providing children with good-quality care and learning experiences in a safe and homely environment. She provides parents with a detailed range of documentation that underpins her practice to promote children's good health, safety and welfare. n The childminder gathers good information from parents when children first start. She uses this information effectively to help children to settle quickly and to help her to identify children's starting points in learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder provides a wide variety of activities which support children's interests and engage them in their play. n The childminder interacts with children very well. She joins them in their play, asking questions and demonstrating new skills. The childminder extends their learning without

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This provision is good

interrupting their fun. n The childminder acts as a good role model for children. She is calm and attentive to children's needs. The childminder gives clear and consistent reminders that help children to behave well. Children show respect towards each other and the childminder. n Sometimes, the childminder overlooks opportunities to help children to develop their independence and self-help skills.

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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 give children more opportunities to develop their independence and self-help skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation, including policies, procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. She has up-to-date knowledge of child protection legislation and understands her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. The childminder continues to develop her own professional knowledge. For example, she reads childcare articles, attends training and meets up with other childminders to share good practice. The childminder reflects well on the provision to help her to identify areas for improvement. For example, she has plans to add a sensory area to her garden to promote social interaction and language development. The childminder has developed good links with other professionals and early years settings. This helps with the support for children when the time comes for them to move on to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to develop effective communication and language skills. She uses good eye contact as she speaks to younger children and encourages them to repeat words to help their speaking skills. She listens to what older children have to say and introduces new words to help to increase their vocabulary. The childminder knows the children well and responds to their interests to engage them in activities. For example, during an activity where children use their senses to explore materials, the childminder models a wealth of mathematical language. She counts how many scoops are needed to fill the pot with cereal and talks about needing 'more' to make it 'full'. Children start to copy and develop a basic understanding of 'more' and 'not enough'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional and physical needs well. Children confidently move around the childminder's home. They select toys, choose their own play and demonstrate that they are comfortable in their surroundings. The childminder regularly takes children to different groups in the community and links up with other childminders. Children develop good personal and social skills as they learn how to socialise and make new friends. The childminder encourages children to be helpful. Children take part in tidying and putting away their own toys when they have finished their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop essential skills that will support their future learning and eventual move to school. Children develop good social skills and play very well together. They are curious and inquisitive learners. For instance, children are keen to take part in painting activities. They enjoy thinking, making predictions and testing out their ideas, such as when they mix different colours together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429474 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064399 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification in childcare at level 3. She provides funded early education for three-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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