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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a carefully planned and stimulating environment for children. Children explore with confidence, and interact enthusiastically with the accessible and varied resources. The childminder and her assistant adapt their teaching skills to suit the needs and abilities of all children. This helps children to stay focused and interested in games and activities. Children enjoy finding shapes in their environment and matching them. They develop good mathematical awareness. Additionally, younger children explore using their senses as they hunt for shapes in a tray of rice. The childminder is skilled at helping children play together and understand boundaries during their play. Children take turns and respond well to requests from adults and each other. They are kind and caring. Younger children enjoy cuddles as they play in the cosy area. The childminder has a calm and positive approach to children's behaviour. She praises them regularly

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The provision is good

for their achievements to boost their self-esteem. Furthermore, children add their handprints to the 'wall of fame'. They feel proud to display their creations.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's home and feel safe in her care. The childminder supports her assistant to gain a secure knowledge of child development. She models good teaching strategies and, together, they provide a range of learning opportunities that meet the interests and abilities of all children. The childminder adds challenge to activities when appropriate and encourages children to think for themselves. Children learn independence skills from a young age and are supported in their preparation for the future move on to school.

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need to do better?

n In the main, the childminder works well to support children develop their communication and language skills. Children show high levels of understanding and confidence to speak in groups. However, on occasiona, the childminder and her assistant use mispronounced words and grammatically incorrect sentences during conversations. This impacts on those children who are learning English as an additional language or younger children who are learning to talk. n The childminder encourages parents to be involved in their children's learning. She invites them to contribute to her 'theme of the month', where they are encouraged to share ideas from home for children to participate in. Additionally, the childminder updates parents about their children's progress regularly. She works closely with them to tackle any gaps in their children's development. The childminder implements plans to help continue children's learning and

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need to do better?

development at home. Parents speak positively of the high-quality care that the childminder and her assistant provide. n Children have daily outdoor experiences in either the large garden or on walks to local parks and woodland areas. Children look forward to their time in the

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need to do better?

25 February 2020 natural world. The childminder plans to take children to collect sticks so that they can draw and make their own shapes in the ground. She provides children with healthy meals and snacks throughout the day, and encourages them to discuss their food. For example, linking to the theme this month, children identify the shapes of their sandwiches and cheese during lunch. n Although the childminder has as a good all-round understanding of childcare and her practice requirements, she does not continually identify where her knowledge needs updating. She intends to evaluate her skills more closely and plan for areas of improvement that will impact her setting the most, and in turn, outcomes for children. Having said this, the childminder has high expectations for all children and her provision, and is keen to take on further training and seek support if required. n Care practices are good. Children know when to wash their hands after using

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need to do better?

the toilet and before eating. The childminder and her assistant follow clear procedures during nappy changes to prevent the spread of infection within the setting. Children have a quiet and clear place to sleep or if they need to take a rest. They are supervised by an adult at all times. n Partnerships with other professionals are good. The childminder has a network of childcare friends, who she can share new ideas with. Children attend other social settings where they can build new friendships and become aware of other people within their community. They gain confidence within groups. The childminder uses these opportunities to help children to have equal experiences that support their future success. Children are very respectful of others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that her premises are safe and secure. Doors are locked to prevent children leaving and to stop unauthorised persons gaining access. The childminder has robust plans in place in the event of a fire or emergency. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and other child protection issues within the local area. She has a clear reporting procedure if any concerns are raised about a child. The childminder and her assistant hold valid first-aid certificates and know what to do in the event of an accident or a child becoming unwell.

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should:

n strengthen professional development arrangements to ensure that focused areas of improvement are identified and addressed swiftly n consistently model clear words and grammatically correct sentences to children, to support their language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417105 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064395 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 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Middleton, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk around all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed the quality of education delivered during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant at convenient times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

25 February 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

25 February 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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