Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 13 September 2018 Previous inspection date 26 November 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she has a good understanding of how to safeguard children in her care. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident to report concerns to the relevant authorities. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to work in partnership with parents to promote consistency in children's learning and development. n The childminder discusses how she reflects on her practice to help her continually improve. She knows how to evaluate her provision and understands the importance of keeping up to date with changes relating to childcare. n The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour. She discusses how she communicates clear expectations for behaviour to children. n The childminder explains how she promotes children's health and well-being. She discusses the importance of providing children with regular experiences outdoors and of ensuring that they have daily exercise and a healthy diet.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to assess children's development and to plan a range of challenging learning activities to help them make progress from their starting points.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector checked areas of the childminder's home that are used when caring for children and discussed how she plans to deliver the educational programmes. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and the assistant. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including planning and assessments, and

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This provision meets requirements

discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the requirements of the early year's foundation stage and spoke with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435984 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064319 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 4 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Horsforth area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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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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