Walton, Ashley

Inspection date 3 July 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 Children are very well behaved. The childminder is an admirable role model and supports them to consider the feelings of others. She provides clear explanations to help children to understand the reason behind her rules and requests. n The childminder accurately assesses children's stage of development to plan precisely for their next steps in learning. She uses her strong knowledge of individual children's needs to facilitate challenging and enjoyable activities. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals. n The childminder works well with parents. She uses a variety of effective communication methods to exchange information with them and promote children's learning at home and in the setting well. n Children are independent and competently complete age-appropriate tasks. For instance, they pour their own drinks and dress themselves in outdoor clothing and footwear. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She knows her own strengths and

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This provision is good

weaknesses and plans relevant developments to strengthen her practice and improve outcomes for children. For example, the childminder plans to create a resources catalogue to enable children to choose resources that are not within their immediate reach. n Information shared with other settings that children attend is not in-depth enough to ensure consistency and enable the childminder to fully complement children's learning. n At times, the childminder asks questions in quick succession and does not provide children with enough time to process their thoughts and answer her questions.

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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 extend information exchanged with other settings children attend, to further promote continuity and fully complement children's learning and development n provide children with the time they need to process their thoughts and respond to questions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and a sample of policies and relevant documentation. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector talked to children and considered the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder translates her secure knowledge of how children learn into practice well. She monitors children's progress closely to identify and close any gaps in their learning. The childminder is keen to continue to develop professionally. She often researches information to strengthen her knowledge, skills and practice to an even higher level. For instance, the childminder has successfully implemented effective strategies to help children to regulate and manage their own behaviour. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows the possible indicators of abuse and exactly what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She supervises children well and ensures that her home and garden are safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children confidently explore the well-resourced learning environment, making decisions about their play. They are resourceful and create stories around toys. The childminder skilfully models role play and helps children to extend their storylines as they pretend to host a birthday party. She takes opportunities that arise to support children to write for different purposes and helps them to link sounds to letters. The childminder is particularly skilled at promoting children's mathematical development through play. For instance, children have an excellent time using nets to catch numbers in the water tray. The childminder encourages them to match numerals and expertly helps them to count and calculate. Children confidently count an irregular arrangement of objects and identify and write recognisable numerals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a homely and welcoming environment. She has a calm and caring manner and develops positive relationships with children and their families. Children are self-assured and confidently initiate conversations and interactions with others. The childminder continually praises children for their efforts and achievements, which helps to boost their confidence and self-motivation well. Children enjoy access to a large well-resourced garden area throughout the day. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks, and makes sure that they drink plenty of water.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for the next stages in their learning and eventual moves to school. They have good listening and concentration skills and persevere during activities. Children are sociable and know how to take turns and play harmoniously together. They develop firm friendships with others. Children are strong communicators and articulately share their thoughts, feelings and ideas. They have good physical skills and move with confidence and control as they balance and climb on apparatus.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548288 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10105474 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 2 - 8 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 Garforth, Leeds. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant 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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