Childminder EY501226

Inspection date 8 August 2019 Previous inspection date 9 April 2019

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has taken decisive action to address the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. Safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively to protect children from the risk of harm. n Overall, the childminder monitors her staff's practice well through a programme of supervision meetings and appraisals. She ensures they update their knowledge and skills through training and mentoring. For example, all staff have completed safeguarding training since the last inspection. n The childminder makes good use of the local environment to extend children's learning opportunities. She takes children for walks in the village and they visit the local farm regularly. n Children visit the library to choose books. The childminder shares these with parents so that they can continue reading with their children at home. Children independently access books in the setting and enjoy having stories read to them. They begin to

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This provision is good

understand rhyme and alliteration. n The childminder and her assistant are good role models to help children manage their behaviour and develop friendships. They teach children good manners and help them to understand that sometimes they have to wait. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's individual backgrounds when they first start to attend the setting. She communicates well with parents to provide successful continuity of care. Children fully benefit from this shared approach that meets their needs well. n At times, staff do not focus on children's next steps as well as possible during planned activities, to challenge them further and help them make the best possible progress in their learning.

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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 support staff to target children's next steps during activities more sharply and help children make the best possible progress.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children and an assistant during the inspection. 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. Required documentation is kept. The childminder implements robust recruitment procedures to check staff's suitability. A detailed induction helps staff to understand their role and responsibilities from the outset. The childminder ensures staff can recognise the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She checks that they know who to share information with if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and her staff maintain a safe and secure environment for children to play and learn. She reflects on her practice well and seeks the views of parents. Parents are positive about the care their children receive and feel fully involved in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely monitors children's individual progress. She uses the information she gathers to identify next steps and any gaps in children's learning. Information is frequently shared with parents so that they can continue learning at home. Young children enjoy filling and emptying containers using water. They build on their physical skills as they develop more control using tools and equipment. This helps them to develop skills they will need for early writing. Staff model words and encourage children to repeat them. For example, they show children how water makes a 'splash'. Children enjoy singing and copying the actions to favourite rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build on their physical skills using larger equipment for climbing and balancing during trips to the park. They play outside in the fresh air every day. The childminder supports children to develop good personal care routines, which promotes their independence ready for the eventual move to school. The childminder supports children to understand why a healthy diet is important. Care routines for babies reflect those they enjoy at home.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and develop a good range of skills to support their future learning. Children learn about their community and the world around them. They are developing good social skills. They learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively. Children develop early mathematical skills, such as beginning to count and understanding size.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501226 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10105097 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 0 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 9 April 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Carlton area of Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She has four assistants registered to work with her.

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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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