Quinn, Christopher Joseph

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children form secure attachments with the kind, caring and enthusiastic childminder. They are happy in his care and enjoy the safe, homely and relaxed environment he creates. Children seek out the childminder to join in with their play. Together, they push cars along a home-made track and talk about where the cars might be travelling to.

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The provision is good

The childminder is keen for children to learn about the world around them. His setting is organic and inspired by nature. Children enjoy growing fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden, which they use to make healthy and nutritious meals. They visit local places of interest, such as the farm, woods, garden centre and library, to extend their knowledge about the natural world.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. He plans an inclusive, fun and varied curriculum that helps children to develop across all areas of learning. He follows children's interests and provides them with new experiences. Children are well behaved and listen to the childminder. They are eager and motivated to learn and develop the skills needed for future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in his care well. He observes them as they play and assesses their learning and development. He thinks carefully about what children already understand, know and can do and what they need to learn next. He uses this information to plan a wide range of stimulating activities across a broad curriculum. The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical skills as they fill and empty containers in the garden. He encourages children to count how many scoops it takes to fill each container as they explore size, shape and capacity. n Children are well behaved and confident. The childminder is a good role model and supports children to be independent and develop their self-care skills. Young children are given plenty of praise as they put their own shoes on ready to go outside. n Children are very active and enjoy their time outdoors. They practise their physical skills as they ride on bikes and scooters, and energetically run around

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and climb under and over play equipment. n Children establish close friendships. They laugh and giggle as they play together, dressing up in pirate costumes. Older children are caring and enjoy sharing stories with younger children. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. He uses daily routines, such as nappy changing and mealtimes, to talk with children about their interests and experiences.

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need to do better?

17 October 2019 n The childminder is positive as he interacts with children and offers support and encouragement as they play. However, he does not always maximise opportunities to encourage children to think for themselves, solve problems and extend and develop their own ideas further. n The childminder is ambitious and has high expectations for all children. He reflects on the service he provides and has plans in place to improve. This includes updating his knowledge and skills further to enhance his setting and practice. The childminder intends to work towards an accreditation that recognises his nature-inspired approach and his focus on well-being, warmth and comfort. n Partnerships with parents are strong and they are involved in their children's learning. Parents are kept well informed about their children's day and what they are learning. For example, the childminder sends them photographs and observations of their children engaged in numerous activities throughout the

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day. Parents speak highly about the childminder. They praise his dedication and are happy with the well-planned and exciting outings their children experience as they learn about nature.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of what signs and symptoms might indicate neglect or abuse to children. He understands the procedures to follow and who to contact should he have any concerns about a child's welfare. He has a good knowledge of wider child protection issues. The childminder keeps the children in his care safe through regularly assessing the environment and minimising any potential hazards. Children learn about keeping themselves safe and have opportunities to manage their own risks during play.

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should:

n recognise when children need more time to think for themselves, solve problems and extend their own ideas and learning further n engage with further professional development opportunities to help strengthen existing knowledge and skills to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548985 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10123410 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 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Gildersome area of Morley. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. They completed a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with 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

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