Childminder in Leeds

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is able to explain child protection procedures and knows what to do if she is worried about a child. The childminder knows how to undertake risk assessments to minimise risks to children while they are in her care. n The childminder keeps her first-aid qualification and her insurance up to date. She understands the actions to take if she is concerned about a child's health, and how to record accidental injuries and administer any medication. n The childminder discusses the high expectations she has for children's behaviour. She talks about how she would support children in learning how to moderate their own behaviour. n The childminder discusses the importance of providing children with healthy snacks and regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. n There is a wide variety of resources that are easily accessible and support the

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different areas of children's learning. The childminder describes how she would plan a stimulating curriculum based on children's interests. n The childminder discusses how she reflects on her practice to help her to continually improve. She acknowledges the importance of seeking parents' and children's views to help with this process.

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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 EY447259 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10069538 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 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Kippax, on the outskirts of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss the available space for childminding and to look at the resources the provider uses. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the provider's public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification. n A meeting was held with the childminder to discuss the safeguarding and welfare requirements and to review the suitability checks of household members. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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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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