Childminder in Leeds

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's gentle and caring approach means that children really enjoy coming to play and learn. She provides a bright and stimulating learning environment indoors and outdoors. Children develop their independence well as they choose what they want to play with easily. The childminder plans purposeful activities, where children are motivated to take part. For instance, children delight in jumping on musical mats, giggling at the sounds that they make. They enjoy wearing masks and using props in role play, particularly when the childminder tells stories.

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The provision is good

Children are very happy, settled and eager to learn. They are emotionally secure as they enjoy familiar routines and receive praise for their efforts. For example, they tidy up their toys carefully and wash their hands by themselves. The childminder has the highest expectations of how children behave and of what they can do. She consistently promotes good manners, which helps children to be polite when they talk to others.

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The provision is good

The childminder is experienced and very knowledgeable. She is a positive role model and provides a safe place where children can thrive. She puts the child at the heart of everything that she does. This means that children have many opportunities to fully develop their own interests and learn new skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is warm, open and friendly. She has a deeply nurturing attitude as she cares for the children. She sits alongside them as they play. She helps to keep them interested and praises them for their efforts. Children are confident and behave extremely well for their age. In turn, they learn to be respectful of others and of the resources they use. For instance, children know that they need to take care when looking carefully at and holding a glass paper weight. n Children's mathematical skills are promoted well. The childminder gives children the chance to count objects and name basic colours in play activities. For example, she asks children how many blue and green legs the toy octopus has and how many legs a spider has. n The childminder makes time to promote children's language skills. She talks to them about what they are doing, and brings stories, songs and rhymes into their play. She asks children what they have done at home, helping them to recall

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need to do better?

events. However, she does not always choose the most effective range of resources to help children to describe objects in detail. n The childminder offers children healthy and nutritious food. She ensures that children eat together, as a social occasion. She cleverly makes mealtimes learning opportunities, supporting children if they need help. She carefully places

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30 January 2020 blueberries towards the edge of the highchair tray, which encourages babies to stretch forward to pick them up. She supports children to try foods, if they do not seem keen. This means that children are developing a can-do attitude towards things that they try to do. n The childminder watches what children do on a regular basis and notes down how they are improving. Children are making good progress in all areas of their development, in relation to their starting points. The childminder thinks about what they then need to do, as individuals, to make more progress. She uses their ongoing interests to plan further challenging activities and experiences. This helps every child to develop the skills they need for future learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong and effective. The childminder shares information on a daily basis about what their children have done and learned. This means that parents are positive and value her provision. They comment

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favourably on the support she gives children. They say that she is accommodating and that their children receive excellent care. n The childminder shares information about children's learning with staff from local nurseries and schools. This ensures that the care that children receive is as consistent as it can be. n The childminder values the importance of outdoor play. Children have many opportunities to enjoy fresh air and go on outings in the local community. The childminder offers children the chance to take part in an annual bird-count event and helps to organise a sports day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that her safeguarding training is up to date and knows why it is important to protect children from extreme views and behaviours. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She has a good understanding of the local safeguarding procedures. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has a concern about a child. Her home environments, inside and outside, are securely maintained. She pays very careful attention to any potential dangers while the children are playing, and during activities and routines.

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should:

n choose the most effective resources to stimulate and enrich children's descriptive language even further and maximise their learning potential.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319852 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10117252 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Cookridge, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works alongside another childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises her 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 with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection and talked to the childminder about how she manages her provision. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of suitability and a range of other documentation, including policies and training certificates.

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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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