Childminder EY430494

Inspection date 11 September 2018 Previous inspection date 24 November 2015

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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 Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder informs parents about the progress their children make. Successful communication systems enable parents to be actively involved in their children's ongoing learning. n The childminder follows a well-defined programme of professional development to strengthen her strong teaching skills further. She uses her knowledge to provide a wide range of activities to progress children's learning. n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. The childminder provides lots of verbal reassurance and is full of praise. This helps children to form secure attachments and promotes their sense of security and belonging. n The childminder makes excellent use of local facilities, including visits to the library, farm and park. Children learn how to socialise and mix with others, which effectively helps to support their personal, social and emotional development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder speaks to children respectfully. Children learn about good behaviours and the impact their behaviour has on others.

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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 review the way in which children are assessed and ensure next steps are more precisely targeted, for children to make more-rapid progress in their learning n provide clear messages to children about why it is important to have a healthy diet, to support their growing understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at documentation and records, including evidence of the suitability of adults within the home. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written evidence. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder recognises the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows how to report any concerns to protect children's welfare. She knows how to keep children safe and minimises risks in the home and on outings. The childminder has developed strong relationships with the local schools and nurseries, which help to promote the continuity of care and learning for children successfully. She evaluates her practice and gains the views of parents and children through a range of methods. This information is used well to help her build on and improve her practice. Parents are complimentary about the childminder, and comment on the excellent service she provides and the progress their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from a stimulating environment which is organised well, and resources are easily accessible. The childminder ensures she offers plenty of choice for children, which promotes their independence. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's communication, language and listening skills. She engages in children's play at appropriate times, to support and model new words and extend their vocabulary. Children develop a love of books and listen to their favourite story with interest. The childminder provides further opportunities to extend the story. For example, children look for pictures from the story in the coloured rice and choose fruit linked to the story from the fruit trees in the garden for their snack. The childminder uses her observations to plan what children need to learn. All children progress well in relation to their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in their surroundings and show their strong attachments towards the childminder as they climb on her knee. Children benefit from lots of praise, kind words and encouragement. They learn appropriate hygiene procedures through the daily activities and routines. The childminder successfully promotes children's independence and challenges them to try things for themselves. For example, children enjoy helping with daily tasks. Children learn to share and take turns. The childminder has a cat and a guinea pig, and children learn the importance of being kind and gentle with the animals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are imaginative and enjoy make-believe play. For example, younger children enjoy pushing the dolls around in the prams as they take them on a walk. They learn songs and rhymes, and dance to music. Children enjoy sharing books. They learn to handle them carefully and turn the pages independently to help develop their early reading skills. They are motivated, make choices in their play and share their views freely with others. Children acquire skills and confidence in preparation for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430494 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064317 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 24 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Cookridge, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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