Childminder EY547067

Inspection date 22 May 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 is extremely positive. She is energetic, enthusiastic and animated during interactions with the children. Children have close bonds with the childminder and enjoy their time with her. n The childminder provides a homely and well-organised environment, both inside and outside. Children move around freely and explore independently. n The childminder completes detailed observation and assessment of children's progress. She provides a broad variety of activities, carefully planned to close any gaps in their development. Children make good progress. n Children learn about people and communities beyond their own experiences and what makes them similar to and different from others. The childminder plans a range of learning opportunities which reflect the backgrounds of the children in her care. For example, children learn about different family customs and enjoy celebrating their birthdays.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not fully target training and professional development opportunities to help raise her skills and knowledge to the highest level. n On occasions, daily routines, such as mealtimes, are not used as well as possible to promote interaction between children and further develop their social 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 focus more precisely on targeting professional development opportunities to strengthen skills even further and extend the already good-quality practice n use daily routines more effectively to promote interaction between children and build further on their already good social 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder protects children in her care well. She has good safeguarding knowledge and knows what signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of the correct procedure to follow and who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them well informed about what their children have been doing during the day. She regularly shares information about children's learning and development. This helps parents to build on their children's learning at home. The childminder has secure systems in place to reflect on and evaluate her practice. She seeks the views and opinions of parents and incorporates these into her evaluation processes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes time to get to know children's unique personalities. She follows their interests and adapts activities to suit their individual needs. For instance, she provides opportunities and resources to support children's fascination with filling and emptying, such as using containers in the sand. The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language skills. She provides a running commentary for their play and uses simple language when communicating with babies and young children. Children enjoy exploring musical instruments and make animal sounds when they eagerly join in with a range of songs and rhymes. Children play together and share resources well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment and children are happy in her care. She effectively meets children's emotional and physicals needs. The childminder works closely with parents to follow children's routines from home and provide continuity in their care. Children enjoy a range of healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks. They learn about healthy lifestyles. Children have lots of opportunities to be active and develop their physical skills. They explore the childminder's garden daily and enjoy various outings in the local community, including walks along the canal and visits to the park and nature reserve. Children are well behaved. They listen to the childminder and follow the rules and boundaries in place.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from the start. They gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school. Children engage in good opportunities to develop skills for early writing and mathematical development. Children are motivated and eager to learn. Overall, they develop independence and confidence to socialise with others well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547067 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10103191 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and is located in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, 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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