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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are well-settled, confident and independent. They have formed warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder maintains contact with parents and has daily discussions with them during door- step drop-off and collection times. Children are curious during their play and approach the childminder if they need reassurance or guidance. For example, younger children hold their hands out for support when negotiating the different areas of the garden. Children enjoy the large outdoor area and make progress in their physical development when using small and large equipment. They are able to see and manage risks while playing, slowing down when approaching steps. Children are developing good communication and language skills with strong support from the childminder and her assistant. They encourage all children to listen to, and repeat words and sounds to express themselves. This is particularly

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The provision is good

effective for those children whose first language is not English. Older children use vocabulary well, to recall events from stories they have read with the childminder. Children are extremely polite and play cooperatively together. They are praised for their achievements and show pride in their play. The childminder has high hopes for all children that come into her care. This is evident through her caring approach which takes their feelings into consideration, as well as her careful planning which ensures good progress is made by each child.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of where each child is in their learning, and uses this information to plan a well-balanced curriculum that meets all children's emerging needs and interests. The childminder accurately evaluates both her own and her assistant's practice, in order to identify areas for further development. Consequently, they are both confident practitioners and support children's learning well. n Children manage their self-care needs confidently. They wash their hands regularly throughout the day and talk about 'getting rid of germs'. Children are given lots of opportunities to be independent. They select their own fruit at snack time, have a go at putting on their coats and shoes and choose where they wish to play. The spaces and toys available to them ensure they are developing knowledge across all areas of learning. n Th childminder is ambitious for all the children. She is focussed on preparing

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them well for transition to school. She accurately tracks their progress and ensures activities build on what they already know and can do. During play, she encourages children solve problems for themselves. For example, when building a train track, she asks young children if they need a straight or curved piece to turn the corner. Children show excitement when they work this out for themselves.

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19 May 2021 n The childminder and her assistant consider literacy and mathematics during play. As children build houses from the 'Three little pigs' story, the assistant encourages them to count and think about shapes. In addition, she encourages older children to recall and re-enact events from the story. n Children are kind to each other and enjoy helping out. They set the table for lunch and hand out healthy food. Children say please and thank you regularly. The childminder and her assistant model positive behaviour and motivate children to have a go at new tasks. n The childminder has good relationships with parents and shares information about children's general progress. Parents enjoy daily chats with the childminder and love to see photos of their children happy in the setting. However, parents do not consistently receive information about their child's immediate next steps in learning. The childminder has accurately identified this is an area to improve,

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in order to support children's continued learning at home. n If children attend more than one childcare setting, the childminder gathers and shares initial information about what the child can do. However, she has not yet created strong enough links to ensure this information continues to be shared, in order to keep up to date with children's ongoing development. n Children are involved in their own learning and are able to take the lead in deciding on activities. For example, a child asked to make a 'friend' out of paper. The child talked comfortably with the childminder while decorating their person, discussing likes and dislikes and people's jobs. Children talked to the inspector about the creations they had made with a real sense of pride.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and know how to report any concerns about children in their care. They are aware of wider safeguarding issues such as improper use of the internet and exploitation within the community. The childminder and her assistant complete regular safeguarding training, including 'Prevent' duty updates. In addition, they support children to respect one another and look out for signs that someone may be unhappy. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her setting and has re-commenced fire practises with children.

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should:

n improve information sharing with parents, particularly regarding children's next steps, in order to support children's continued learning at home n strengthen links with other settings where children attend, to ensure information

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19 May 2021 about children's ongoing development and their next steps is consistently shared.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551599 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10133847 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 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Middleton, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and works with an assistant. The setting receives funding for children aged two, three and four. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification. Both her and her assistant hold suitable first- aid qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector, childminder and assistant held a number of discussions at suitable times during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector took into account the views of parents by holding discussions over the phone. 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 is organised.

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Inspection activities

19 May 2021 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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