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

Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe. Young babies develop a strong bond with the childminder and love having cuddles. They listen well and develop early communication skills as they interact happily. For example, young babies respond with excitement and delight to the childminder's voice during story sack time and as they sing 'row your boat'. The childminder has a robust settling-in procedure. She works closely with parents to identify children's initial starting points. The childminder provides good settling-in times, where she encourages parents to bring their children for several visits before they start. This supports children's sense of belonging. The childminder also ensures that she follows all children's daily home routines. This helps children to settle with ease. The childminder ensures the environment, resources and equipment are safe and suitable for children to use. For example, she ensures that young children access

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The provision is good

age-appropriate toys that stimulate their learning. Young babies love to empty the sensory box, feeling the different textures on offer. The childminder plans activities that are stimulating and engage the interests of children and young babies, and completes good observations and recording of their next steps in learning.

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need to do better?

n Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder models vocabulary well, asks purposeful questions and encourages children to think and respond. n The childminder successfully fosters children's expressive art and design skills. Children thoroughly enjoy imaginative and creative play, and link their activities to real-life experiences. For example, all children get good opportunities to paint. Their paintings are displayed in their learning journals as well as throughout the home. n The childminder ensures that the environment is secure and welcoming for the children and parents. She carries out effective risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in her home. n The childminder provides children with a stimulating environment inside and outside. She offers a broad range of activities, resources and equipment. She has formed good relationships with children and they respond well to her and

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need to do better?

the activities she provides. n The childminder reviews her provision to improve. She meets regularly with other childminders and they share up-to-date information on early years issues. The childminder attends a variety of courses, both externally and online. For example, she has recently attended training for the new inspection format. This helps to ensure she keeps up to date with any changes. n The childminder is kind and caring. She provides a very warm, nurturing 'home- from-home' environment for children. Children form strong bonds with the

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6 November 2019 childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. n Children are motivated and focused as they explore new tastes and textures. Activities incorporate a stimulating range of sensory experiences, in order to support babies' exploratory impulses. n The childminder does not always use everyday activities to extend younger children's early understanding of counting and recognition of numbers. n The childminder does not consistently gather information about children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder identifies and successfully minimises potential risks in her home and garden. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and is clear about the signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder is aware of the duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that may put them at risk of harm. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if she were to have a concern about a child. The childminder has an informative policy and procedure that she shares with parents to ensure they are aware of her role and responsibility in caring for their children.

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should:

n develop further opportunities for younger children to use numbers and counting in everyday activities to enhance their understanding of early mathematical concepts n enhance the opportunities for parents to consistently share information about children's progress in their learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548157 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10104900 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 6 Number of children on roll 4 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 area of Alwoodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Wednesday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n A walking tour of the areas of the home used for childminding took place. n The inspector spoke to the children throughout the inspection.

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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

6 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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