Childminder 319847

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how she intends to safeguard children. She keeps her knowledge up to date regarding child protection issues. She explains how she plans to teach children to keep themselves safe. For example, by learning how to cross the road safely on the walk to school. n The childminder confidently describes her approach to children's play and learning. She plans to gather information from parents about what children already know and can do. She intends to plan activities that promote children's interests and support what children need to learn next. She plans to regularly observe children's development and share this information with parents, for example, in a termly report. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents effectively. She plans to keep them well informed about their child's time at the setting. For example, she intends to complete a detailed daily diary,

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showing what they have eaten and enjoyed playing. n The childminder describes how she will develop good relationships with teachers at the school. For example, she plans to visit children during stay-and-play sessions and go to watch their musical performances. She intends to show children that she values their work at school and will build upon this in the setting. n The childminder understands the importance of celebrating and valuing children's individuality. She plans to offer a variety of activities to help children to learn about different cultures and beliefs. n The childminder is experienced and enthusiastic. She will gather feedback through effective communication with parents. She plans to use this information to help her to reflect on the quality of her setting and identify areas to change. n The childminder knows how to promote children's positive behaviour. She describes how she will encourage them to talk about their feelings and learn

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how to handle their emotions successfully. n The childminder describes how she intends to foster children's thirst for reading. For example, she will encourage children to spend time relaxing and reading books and take them on trips to the library.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319847 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064336 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 7 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Headingley, Leeds. She operates during term time only, from 7.40am to 8.50am and 3.10pm until 5pm, Monday to Wednesday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder. She discussed the available space for childminding and the provider's approach to children's play and learning. n The inspector discussed a range of topics with the childminder, such as safeguarding, self-evaluation and partnership working with others. n The inspector viewed the toys and resources and talked to the childminder about how she would use these to help children to make progress. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's policies, insurance records and training certificates.

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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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