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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder gets to know children and their families really well. Children are happy and relaxed in the safe, nurturing and welcoming environment the childminder provides. They enter into the home, excitedly laughing and giggling as they choose what they want to play with after their busy day at school. Children have plenty of one-to-one attention, which has a significant impact on their verbal skills. For example, each child is very excited to tell the childminder what they have been doing at school during the day. They tell her they have been reading and playing with their friends. The childminder observes children's play and exploration, and assesses their achievements. She identifies what they need to learn next and discusses this with their parents. Children enthusiastically choose what they want to play with and build with the small bricks. They ask others to help and join in. Older children guide younger children as they place the bricks together and show

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need to do better?

n Children are enthusiastic learners who are motivated by the childminder. Children confidently explore the good selection of available toys and activities and make informed choices after a busy day at school. For example, they enjoy doing free colouring and choose a game they want to play with together. n The childminder has formed good relationships with the children. They respond well to her. For example, they enter her home laughing and giggling, ready to sit and relax, while they have their healthy tea. For example, children sit together with their ham sandwiches and salad and talk about how healthy the salad is. n The childminder has created good partnerships with parents. Parents comment on how much they value and appreciate the good care, support and learning experiences the childminder provides for their children. However, the childminder does not share detailed information about children's development

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need to do better?

with some settings they attend, to fully complement children's learning. n Children are happy, settled and relaxed, and enjoy positive interactions with the childminder. For example, as children choose a game, the childminder says she will play with them. The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations of children. The childminder supports children to develop an awareness of managing their own behaviour. Children learn to take turns with toys, to share and remember to say 'please' and 'thank you'. They learn to behave appropriately and are extremely well mannered. n The childminder has addressed all of the actions from her previous inspection. For example, she is aware of recording detailed information about children's routines and what they can already do when they start. She also has a good awareness of the areas of learning and curriculum, to promote children's learning and development.

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need to do better?

11 March 2020 n Children have a good awareness of managing their own personal care needs, including toileting and handwashing. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote healthy lifestyles and supports children to extend their physical development. For example, children have good opportunities to play outside in the garden. They also go to parks on their way home from school. During the school holidays, they do lots of exciting activities. For example, they go swimming, visit the cinema, local museums and other places of interest. n The childminder plans exciting activities for all children. For example, she asks children what they like to do through regular talks with them as they plan ahead.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children who may be at risk of harm. She has a good awareness to be alert to possible indicators of when a child may need help. The childminder knows the relevant agencies to contact for guidance. The premises are secure, and the childminder carries out daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure they remain safe for children to use. The childminder ensures children are aware of how they can stay safe. For example, they regularly practise emergency evacuation procedures. The childminder teaches them about road safety when out and about.

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should:

n strengthen professional partnerships with other settings children attend, in order to consistently promote children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319683 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10100815 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder has been operating since 1989 and lives in the Armley area of Leeds. She provides care from Monday to Thursday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. During term time, she operates from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm. During school holidays, she operates from 7.30am to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector completed a walking tour of the premises.

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Inspection activities

11 March 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

11 March 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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