Childminder EY551160

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 are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe. Effective settling-in processes are in place and the childminder knows the children very well. Children frequently laugh and share fun experiences with the childminder, which nourishes genuine relationships. For example, children giggle as they hide from the childminder and jump out to surprise her. She can confidently talk about their abilities, likes and dislikes and family backgrounds. She recognises what children can already do and identifies their next steps in learning accurately. The childminder provides a broad range of learning experiences which motivate and engage children to learn. For example, young children discover how they can push buttons on electronic toys to make them work.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a strong focus on building children's social skills to support their good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning. Children interact with kindness and respect. They benefit from accessing activities with local community groups, which further promote children's social skills. This also helps them to learn about the wider community. The childminder provides a rich language environment for children. She supports children's early language skills well. For example, younger children repeat new vocabulary as they mirror the childminder's speech. When children speak English as an additional language, she successfully encourages them to speak and understand English.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a welcoming and friendly environment for children, where they help themselves to a good range of toys and resources. Children move freely between the rooms as they follow their interests and direct their play. n Children benefit from regular opportunities to play and learn outside which allows them to have fresh air and exercise. The childminder takes children to the local park and woods. This supports children's physical development. n The childminder implements her policies and procedures to provide a safe and secure setting for children. She ensures she keeps up to date with any changes to legislation that affect her childcare business. She actively accesses training and webinars that contribute to the well-being of the children in her care. n Children are given time to explore and experiment. Young children enjoy searching in a treasure basket to find new and interesting objects. Children are

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need to do better?

excited to make sounds with home-made shakers and giggle as they crunch textured materials. n The childminder enjoys her work. She sits with children as they play and shows great interest in their activities and conversation. The childminder encourages children to try new skills and have a go at challenging tasks. Children are calm

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need to do better?

4 November 2019 and comfortable in the learning environment. This helps them to become confident learners. n The childminder understands how to develop effective partnerships with parents to support children's welfare and learning needs. They comment on the care their children receive. The childminder regularly shares information with parents when they collect their children. This helps keep parents up to date with their children's progress and next steps in learning. Parents receive regular information about their children's development which helps them to support their children's learning further at home. n The childminder encourages children's early literacy effectively. Younger children show a keen interest in books and learn to handle them well by carefully turning the pages. Children can use a wide range of materials to develop their early writing skills. For example, children enjoy mark making in flour.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects well on her practice. However, she does not provide parents with regular opportunities to share their opinions on the setting, to help her precisely identify how to drive improvement further. n Children are beginning to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles and healthy eating. The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. She provides children with a well-balanced diet and encourages good hygiene practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding policies and procedures are evident in practice and the childminder has a very clear understanding of child protection issues. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated regularly through attending training courses. She can identify signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows what to do if she has a concern about children in her care and she understands the procedure to follow if a referral is required. This has a positive impact on children's welfare. She closely supervises children as they play in the house.

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should:

n provide parents with regular opportunities to share their opinions and views on the setting as part of the ongoing drive for continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551160 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10126919 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector viewed the resources and looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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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 November 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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