Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2015 16 March 2010

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and has completed safeguarding training. She maintains a safe environment and holds a paediatric first-aid qualification, in order to promote children's welfare.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continually improving her practice. She has completed a self-evaluation form which identifies suitable priorities for improvement. Detailed feedback is gathered from parents and children to ensure that their views are considered.  The childminder has a good range of resources available for children. She understands how to provide stimulating activities that complement children's learning at school.  The childminder talks confidentially about ways in which she will promote children's health, through routine, exercise and healthy food.  The childminder uses training opportunities and professional development activities

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The provision meets requirements

well, in order to enhance her knowledge and skills. She keeps up to date with changes and reforms to ensure that she meets statutory requirements.  The childminder understands how to promote children's emotional well-being. She has effective settling-in procedures in place to help children to develop positive relationships with her from the start.  The childminder has established strong links with local schools. She recognises the importance of two-way communication to promote continuity of children's care and learning.  Parents of older children who attend the setting are very complimentary about the service provided. They say that children enjoy attending and praise the childminder's information sharing practices.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and play.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, and a sample of policies that the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her plans for improvement.  The inspector toured the areas of the home that will be used for childminding purposes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512184 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 869441 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in the Moortown area of Leeds. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 9am and 3.30pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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