Childminder EY477012

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder is experienced and has a good knowledge of how children develop and learn. He provides children with a welcoming home-from-home environment where they feel happy and safe. Children have access to an enclosed outdoor space that supports their physical development. The childminder ensures that all risks to children are minimised, enabling them to be safe from harm.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all aspects of children's behaviour and development, overall. Children show good levels of confidence as they lead their own play. They have positive attitudes towards their learning and are stimulated by the well-planned activities. For instance, when using the musical mats, babies delight in bouncing up and down, fascinated at what they hear. Older children are excited as they try to jump from mat to mat, pretending to avoid the 'lava'. They jump more slowly and then much faster. Children are proud of the different sounds that their feet make.

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The provision is good

The childminder reveals his strong sense of humour as he plays alongside children. He joins in with role play, offering children the right level of support. For example, in the story 'The Three Little Pigs', children giggle as he asks for sausages, instead of sticks. In turn, children chuckle back as they give him bricks instead of straws.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is well organised. He thinks carefully about the experiences he offers children, based on their ever-changing interests. He watches what the children do, noting down anything new or challenging. The play areas, indoors and outdoors, are well equipped. Children can choose the resources that they need easily. This helps to promote their independence. n Children's language and communication skills are promoted well. The childminder provides a wide range of age-appropriate books, stories and rhymes, which are easily accessed by children. He cleverly uses props when he tells stories. For example, he uses a large crocodile glove puppet for the rhyme 'Five Little Monkeys'. Children are motivated to join in, excitedly holding their soft toys as the crocodile 'gobbles one up'. n The childminder is warm, friendly and nurturing as he cares for children. His calm approach means that children form strong relationships with others.

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Children are extremely emotionally secure around the childminder. They casually sit on his knee and talk to him about what they want to do next. When needed, babies turn to him for a cuddle and reassurance. The childminder meets children's physical care needs very well. He is very aware when children need a rest. The childminder offers them practical support if they need to use the toilet. n The childminder praises children for their efforts and deals with any unwanted

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30 January 2020 behaviour in a calm, collected way. Children are extremely well behaved, given their age and stage of development. The childminder consistently promotes good manners, enabling children to be polite and sociable to others. n The childminder has formed close working relationships with parents. He shares with them what their children do each day, taking account of parents' preferred ways to receive any communication. Parents comment positively on the childminder's service. They value his 'excellent care' and how he offers children plenty of chances to experience different festivals throughout the year. n The childminder gives children lots of opportunities to count and recognise colours in their play. However, he does not consistently help children to think about wider mathematical ideas, for example 'heavier than' or 'lighter than'. n Children eat healthy and nutritious food. They sit together at the table to eat,

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learning that mealtimes are social occasions. The childminder encourages children to use a knife and fork. He teaches them that a knife can help to 'block' the food on the fork. n The childminder has maintained strong links with staff from local nurseries and schools. This helps to make children's move on to their next stage of learning as seamless as it can be. n The childminder is knowledgeable, well informed and inclusive in his practice. He knows how to access further help for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder completely understands that some children may need further support to reach their full potential.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection procedures. He can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows what to do if he has a safeguarding concern about a child or his co-childminder. He ensures that his safeguarding training is up to date and understands wider issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. The childminder encourages children to keep themselves safe in the setting. For example, children tidy toys away and sit down when they are eating. The premises are securely maintained, helping children to remain safe.

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should:

n provide more focused ways to extend children's wider mathematical thinking, particularly about size, shape and measures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477012 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10117568 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 3 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and works from the home of his co-childminder in Cookridge, Leeds. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. He provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder explained to the inspector how he organises his provision and supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, training certificates and evidence of the suitability of the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

30 January 2020 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

30 January 2020 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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