Foster, Margaret

Inspection date 29 August 2019 Previous inspection date 1 February 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 builds strong relationships with parents and regularly talks with them about children's routines, interests and development. This supports continuity of care and good outcomes for children. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides. n Children are relaxed and happy in the childminder's home. They clearly enjoy her company and are quickly reassured by her kind, caring and calm nature. She is attentive to their needs and well-being and gives them plenty of praise and support. n The childminder places a strong focus on helping children to develop positive relationships with others. Children behave well, play alongside others and are happy to share and take turns. n Children are provided with a stimulating environment, across the rooms within the ground floor of the childminder's home and outside in her garden. Children have a wealth of choice and easy access to a wide variety of activities, toys and resources.

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This provision is good

This helps in motivating them to explore and follow their interests. n The childminder is fully committed to developing her knowledge and skills further. She enjoys attending training courses and has clear plans to continually develop herself professionally. n The childminder has introduced new systems for observation, assessment and planning. However, these are not yet fully embedded and reviewed to inform further positive changes.

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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 embed and evaluate the new systems for observing, assessing and planning, to identify how to support children's learning needs to the highest level.

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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 took account of the views of parents through feedback provided. n The inspector spoke and interacted with children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility with regard to keeping children safe. She is aware of wider child protection issues. The childminder regularly checks the environment for possible risks and takes appropriate steps to minimise or remove potential hazards. She completes and regularly updates risk assessments of the premises and for outings into the wider community. The childminder has strong links with the local school to help to ensure continuity in children's care when they move. The childminder reflects on her practice well to successfully identify areas for further development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets down to children's level and joins in with their play. She sits alongside children, supporting their early literacy skills as they practise turning the pages of books carefully. The childminder supports younger children's early play preferences well. For example, she provides resources to aid children's enjoyment of putting objects inside bags and boxes. The childminder encourages the development of children's language skills by providing an engaging narrative during activities. Children's mathematical skills are promoted through everyday activities, such as counting how many pieces of fruit that they have. Younger children enjoy playing simple games with the childminder. They delight in passing large wooden blocks to the childminder as she shows them how to put these together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's health is supported well. They develop good physical skills. For example, they enjoy exploring shaving foam with their fingers. Children develop their large-muscle skills well, such as when playing ring games energetically. They have opportunities to learn about nature and care for animals, such as the childminder's pet tortoise. The childminder teaches children about why it is important to have a healthy diet. She gives children clear messages throughout the day. For example, the childminder encourages children to eat fruit at mealtimes and to take regular drinks of water to keep themselves well. The childminder is always close by to offer reassurance and cuddles, as needed. She plans regular opportunities for children to take managed risks in their play, such as when they use the climbing and balancing equipment in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and keen to learn. All children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire the skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move on to school. Younger children enjoy using their imagination during role-play activities. For instance, they show great enjoyment when pretending to prepare meals for the childminder in the 'kitchen'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319955 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064343 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 1 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in the Churwell area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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