Waites, Nicola

This provision meets requirements

Children arrive happy and full of excitement after their day at school. The childminder values children's views. Together they plan indoor and outdoor activities and experiences, which keep children engaged and involved. Children are confident and engage in purposeful conversations with the childminder. They use their imaginations well as they role play with friends. For example, they create a hot air balloon and enjoy making up stories about the countries they will visit and the things they will see as they fly around the world. Books and resources are available to support literacy skills. Children choose to sit quietly and read, write or draw. They also have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. For example, children enjoy games such as football and balancing on stilts. The childminder has developed a warm and inviting environment with a strong family ethos, where children feel emotionally safe and secure. She provides children with plenty of

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praise to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Children are confident and engage easily with visitors to the setting. The childminder has high expectations for all children and is caring, calm, relaxed and friendly. Children behave exceptionally well. They understand the clear boundaries and expectations that the childminder has of them.

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n Partnerships with parents are strong. Due to the recent pandemic the childminder has changed the procedures for parents dropping off and collecting children. Parents are now greeted on the doorstep to support a smooth handover. Parents who were spoken to during the inspection, said their children are always keen to tell them about what they have enjoyed doing at the childminder's. The childminder works well with parents and other professionals to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children show a strong sense of teamwork as they engage with each other and share equipment. They enjoy friendly competitions as they play games, such as children's darts. They use their mathematical understanding as they calculate their scores and work out how many more points they need to beat their opponents. Children confidently explain the rules of the game. The childminder interacts with children well to help enhance their play experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides good narratives during children's play. She uses skilful questioning techniques to support children's emerging communication and language skills. She introduces new words, such as 'sphere' and 'cuboid', as children create a pattern on a chalk hot air balloon. The childminder challenges older children, asking them to predict what shapes they need to draw next to fill the space to complete their picture. n The childminder is highly organised and has a wide range of policies and

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27 May 2021 procedures in place, which helps her to provide a high-quality service. She is proactive in building on her professional knowledge, which includes finding new ways to do things. For instance, she uses childminder forums and online training opportunities to extend her knowledge. She has identified that she would like to attend additional training to enable her to further support children's mental health and emotional well-being. n The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, children know that they need to wash their hands before eating to get rid of germs and have their own individual bottles of hand wash. Older children eagerly help to set up the tables for dinner. Children learn to pour their own drinks and use cutlery safely and help to tidy up. n Partnerships with schools are good. There are effective methods to share information, which helps to support continuity of care and education for children.

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The childminder works well with parents and the school to exchange information about children's care needs and routine. n The childminder implements successful strategies to help children express their feelings and acquire positive social skills. For example, children identify their emotions as they select relevant pictures from the 'feelings board'. The childminder acknowledges their feelings and offers strong reassurance, hugs and cuddles when needed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse of children. She knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child. The childminder has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Her home is safe and well maintained. The childminder takes effective action to ensure any hazards to children are minimised. She keeps her knowledge up to date through regular training sessions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554202 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10143637 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 19 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Tingley area of Leeds. She operates all year round, before and after school from 7.15am to 9am and 2.30pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n A selection of documents were viewed by the inspector, including training, accident and medication records, and policies and procedures. n Discussions were held with the childminder, parents and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk and discussed how she organises the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of children's play during activities indoors and outdoors.

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27 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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