Childminder EY479820

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 very good knowledge of how young children learn and develop. She uses this to plan a well-thought-out curriculum where children engage well in their learning. Activities and experiences for children are planned with precision and with clear rationale. Their interests and stage of learning are given full consideration. For example, children are presented with a box of interesting materials to explore. The childminder describes and names the actions children make with the lid, such as 'open' and 'closed'. Children demonstrate high levels of motivation and engage well in their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder is vigilant and supervises children very well. She notices immediately if there are any changes in their health and responds with high levels of care and attention. For instance, parents are contacted very quickly if children become ill while they are in the childminder's care. Children settle quickly with the childminder. Highly effective settling-in arrangements ensure children swiftly develop confidence in staying on their own with her. Children, including those who have only been attending for short periods of time, show signs of developing a strong attachment to the childminder and are happy to explore the learning environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's early communication skills superbly. For example, she encourages children to look at age-appropriate books. Children show high levels of curiosity. They babble and make sounds as they turn the pages. The childminder copies these and models single key words from the book. Additional strategies, such as using signing, are also used in conjunction with children's parents, who use them at home. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities to keep parents updated with the progress their children make. For instance, she talks to them on a daily basis and shares her electronic system with them. Written comments by parents viewed as part of the inspection are highly complimentary. They say the childminder shares high-quality information about their children and they praise her high standards of care. n A focused and highly effective programme of professional development helps the

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need to do better?

childminder to build her knowledge and skills to a very good level. She talks in depth about how young children learn, and she plans experiences with clear intent and purpose. Children make good progress and are well prepared for their future learning. n Self-evaluation is good, overall. The childminder reviews many aspects of her provision and identifies areas for further improvement. The childminder acknowledges that her self-evaluation could be used even more effectively to

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need to do better?

4 March 2020 reflect upon a wider range of resources in her home in order to support children's learning needs to an even higher level. n The childminder works closely with local schools to support and complement children's learning. Strong relationships with teachers are developed and high- quality information is shared, such as joint strategies to support children's behaviour. n The childminder sets up her living room area well to focus on children's learning. She provides a wide range of appropriate toys and resources that children happily explore independently. The childminder provides resources, such as pictures and posters, for children to point to and look at when they are ready for this developmental stage. n Effective procedures are in place to manage any allergies children may have. The childminder talks confidently about how she works with parents to eliminate certain foods from children's diets to meet their individual needs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes good use of facilities in her local area to support children's learning. They visit places such as the farm and parks, and attend local playgroups to help children develop an understanding of their wider world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and talks confidently about recognising many signs of possible child abuse. This includes wider concerns, such as exposure to extreme views or beliefs. The childminder knows how to respond should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Contact details for relevant professionals from her local safeguarding children board are available. The childminder has recently completed safeguarding training. This keeps her updated with the latest guidance and legislation.

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should:

n use self-evaluation even more effectively to create a high-quality learning environment that fully supports the delivery of the curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479820 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10076180 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Otley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she organises her provision, and her aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. 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.

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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

4 March 2020 4 March 2020 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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