Childminder EY475464

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She and her assistant have high expectations for children's achievements and the quality of teaching they provide. They understand the positive impact this has on children's progress. The childminder provides a broad range of learning experiences that motivate and engage children to learn. For example, children have lots of fun as they play imaginatively with porridge oats and re-enact the nativity. Some children ask to be a 'camel' and pick up the mask of the camel and pretend to eat the oats. They show good imaginative skills as they jump around pretending to be the camel, while others are keen to be 'Mary' and show the 'baby Jesus'. Children love to be creative as they eagerly stick cotton wool onto their Christmas stockings. They concentrate on the colours they can see through cellophane. However, children begin to count how many pieces they have and, at times, there are missed

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The provision is good

opportunities to develop children's early counting skills. For example, as they count up to two, children are not encouraged to count further. Children follow good instructions on how to use scissors, and receive lots of praise to raise their self- esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant complete ongoing assessment and monitoring of children's learning. They use this information about children's abilities and interests to underpin their planning and teaching. n The childminder provides children with a stimulating environment inside and outside. She offers a broad range of activities, resources and equipment. She forms good relationships with children and they respond well to her, the registered assistant and the interesting activities that are provided. For example, children enjoyed the porridge oats activity that was set up as a nativity, where they chose from a good selection of face masks, telling the childminder they were 'Joseph', 'a camel' and 'a king'. The childminder interacts well and counts how many kings there are. However, at times, there are missed opportunities to encourage children to count the animals and props to develop their mathematical skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant are positive role models and share with children their clear expectations for good behaviour. They speak calmly and kindly to children and help them to learn about good manners, sharing and taking turns. n The childminder collects detailed information about children's routines and what they can already do when they first start. She uses this information to target planning and teaching, and offers flexible settling-in times. This helps to ensure both parents and children settle well. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and that of her assistant. For

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need to do better?

17 December 2019 example, they discuss the activities that children have taken part in each day. However, the childminder does not sharply focus evaluation systems to identify clear targets and drive improvements at the very highest level for them both. n The childminder builds good and friendly partnerships with parents. She works closely with them to help ensure all children benefit from consistent care routines and learning opportunities. She regularly shares information about what children need to learn next. Parents have good opportunities to share information, which enables them to keep in touch with life at the childminder's and share how their children are learning and developing at home. n Children's independence is promoted well. For example, they help to set the table and wash their hands independently before they sit down to eat a healthy lunch.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of their responsibilities associated with child protection. The childminder is confident to identify, and swiftly respond to, safeguarding concerns in an appropriate manner, if required. She has suitable procedures in place to ensure that both herself and her assistant attend training to make sure their knowledge is up to date. The childminder understands how to recognise children who may be at risk of harm, such as from extreme behaviours or views. They both know the local referral procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child. The childminder identifies potential risks in the environment and addresses these promptly. She helps children to develop a good awareness of how to play in safety.

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should:

n strengthen and reinforce good knowledge and skills even further, and identify a precise plan to support ongoing professional development and drive quality to the highest level n use opportunities to extend and develop children's mathematical language more consistently in play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475464 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064417 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 to 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 32 Date of previous inspection 1 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Garforth area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a registered assistant. They both hold childcare qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed of an activity with the childminder and her assistant. 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 during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector completed a walking tour of the premises.

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Inspection activities

17 December 2019 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

17 December 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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