Childminder in Leeds

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

The childminder values all children and their individuality. She assesses children's development from the start and spontaneously plans next steps in learning. This helps them develop as their needs emerge through play. Children make rapid progress when in the care of the childminder and her assistants. The childminder teaches children to respect one another and expects good behaviour. She has completed specific training to help her to identify behavioural challenges and understand children's feelings. The childminder spends a lot of time helping children to regulate their emotions and listens to them intently. In turn, children are calm and caring in nature. They gently rock and dress dolls and enjoy feeding the pet tortoise. Children are extremely happy and settled, and have formed secure relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They confidently explore their environment and engage with the plentiful resources on offer. Children often take

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The provision is good

the lead in their learning and feel safe in the childminder's home. The childminder helps older children to develop their concentration skills in preparation for learning within school. In addition, these children count and compare shapes and sizes, and begin to write the letters from their name. The childminder works closely with other professionals to keep up to date with changes in childcare requirements and to keep abreast of training opportunities.

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n The childminder fully understands the requirements and limitations to her registration. She adheres to staffing guidelines and has robust health and safety procedures in place to help to protect children from harm. The childminder keeps accurate records for children in her care, including their attendance and emergency contact details. The childminder's premises are safe and secure, and she has identified suitable strategies to exit the setting in the case of a fire. n The childminder supports children to value everyone. They enjoy outings where they can make new friends and become aware of the different and similar people in their community. The childminder is aware of the needs of all children and their families and is readily available to support them from the start. Parents comment positively about the service and care their children receive and state that they feel like part of the family. n Children have daily opportunities to develop their physical skills and play in the

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large outdoor space. They have access to a sheltered decking area with ride-on toys, a mark-making area and two pet rabbits. In addition, they have physical education lessons indoors, where they learn to negotiate space safely on the exercise mats. Children learn to manage their own risks in play as they explore and investigate their surroundings. They tidy toys from the floor to prevent falls. The childminder and her assistants help children to understand about healthy diets and lifestyles. For example, they talk about various foods and whether they

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24 October 2019 are good or bad for their teeth. n Children are emotionally secure and know their own likes and dislikes. They are happy and able to express their opinions. They go to adults for help, when required, and for praise and reassurance when they achieve new goals. Children understand boundaries and respond positively to requests and interaction from the childminder and her assistants. n The childminder has recently opened a before- and after-school service on a different site. She uses this partnership to keep her close links with local schools and so children can maintain friendships when they move to school from her care. This helps their transition into school and supports continuity of care. n The childminder adapts her large open space to suit the needs of all children, including babies. For example, younger children enjoy rolling in the cushioned area and using sensory toys suited to their stage of learning. Babies are happy

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and well stimulated. However, on occasion, they are not included in group activities, such as mealtimes, which impacts on their social development. n Although children have some opportunities to use musical toys and programmable toys, they are not fully supported to use a wide range of technological devices to increase their knowledge and use it for purpose.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is very knowledgeable about current child protection issues and how to protect children from harm. Additionally, she ensures her assistants are secure in their understanding of child abuse safeguarding procedures in line with local authority guidelines. The childminder fully understands her role in reporting any concerns and is aware of signs and symptoms that identify children who may be at risk of harm, including from exploitation and grooming.

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should:

n ensure all children are consistently involved in group activities, such as mealtimes, to help to develop their social skills and to help them feel valued as part of the group n promote the use and understanding of a wide range of technological devices during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2496489 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10127866 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 0 to 4 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Crossgates area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another childminder and two registered assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education delivered during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk around all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, her assistants and parents. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. She reviewed the health and safety procedures being carried out in the setting. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

24 October 2019 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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24 October 2019 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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