Childminder EY548721

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities that are well suited to children's needs. She is supportive and enthusiastically plays alongside children to guide and extend their learning. Children are inquisitive and confidently explore their surroundings. They are eager to join in with planned activities and demonstrate a strong willingness to have a go and try new things. For example, children enjoy exploring paint. They handle tools with control and roll natural objects through the paint to create lines, marks and patterns. The childminder provides lots of encouragement and helps children to name objects and identify colours. She makes the most of opportunities that arise to support children to count and introduces mathematical language into their play.

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The provision is good

Children are self-assured, happy and relaxed in the homely environment. They form strong bonds with the childminder and welcome her warm interactions. The childminder instigates turn-taking games and helps children to respond to the wishes of others. She reads stories, using different tones and voices, and encourages children to repeat key words and phrases. Children enjoy books and look at them independently. They have a good repertoire of songs and excitedly join in with action rhymes.

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need to do better?

n Children listen to the childminder and behave very well. They know how to take turns and share resources. The childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement to boost children's self-esteem and confidence well. n The childminder supports children to be physically active and offers daily opportunities for them to play and learn outdoors. Children are energetic and excitedly jump onto coloured spots as they play a colour-recognition game. They enjoy nature walks and trips into the local community. n The childminder knows children well. She makes accurate assessments and uses this to monitor children's progress and target the areas where they most need support. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder interacts well, keeping children engaged and interested in activities. However, she sometimes offers children solutions to problems, rather than encouraging them to work things out for themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to developing professionally. For example, she completes a wealth of online training courses and often joins webinars to strengthen her knowledge and skills. For example, she has recently strengthened her understanding of child development. n On the whole, the childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. For example, she speaks clearly, models new vocabulary and encourages children to repeat words back to her. However, she sometimes

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need to do better?

7 November 2019 misses opportunities to ask questions that challenge children to think critically. n Children are imaginative. They pretend to feed and care for dolls. The childminder skilfully joins in with children's play. She makes suggestions and models role play to help them introduce a narrative into their play. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses effective two-way communication methods to share information with parents and promote continuity in children's learning and care. For example, she talks to parents about what children need to learn next and offers them ideas about how they can support learning at home. Parents' feedback is very complimentary. n The childminder knows her own strengths and weaknesses. She seeks the views of parents to help maintain good standards and drive continuous improvement. For instance, the childminder plans to develop her outdoor provision and provide

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need to do better?

even more opportunities for children to explore the natural world. n Children gain many skills in readiness for future learning and their eventual move to school. For example, they concentrate well during activities and become absorbed in their play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and is aware of wider safeguarding matters. She knows how to refer any concerns about children's welfare to the relevant authorities. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge current and up to date. She carries out daily checks to ensure that her home is safe and secure.

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should:

n provide children with increased opportunities to solve problems independently n develop questioning techniques and provide children with opportunities to answer questions that challenge them to think critically.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548721 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10110681 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 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in East Ardsley, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder and had discussions with her to understand how she organises her early years provision. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children and parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including her first-aid certificate and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

7 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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