Harris, Marie Elizabeth

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an extremely warm and welcoming environment for children. She has implemented a careful settling-in process. This enables her to build very strong, nurturing relationships with the children and their families. The childminder learns about children's routines, interests, likes and dislikes. She uses this information well to plan for and enhance children's learning experiences.

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The provision is good

Children are motivated to learn and eagerly explore the toys and play activities provided. For example, children show determination and keep trying until they work out how to fit each shape into the inset puzzle. Children behave particularly well. They understand the clear explanations and instructions the childminder gives them. She promotes positive relationships and interactions. For example, young children learn to be kind and share with one another. The childminder talks to children frequently about how they are feeling and teaches them to use these words to express themselves.

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The provision is good

The childminder has implemented new ways to communicate, particularly in light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. For example, she shares information with parents, using an online system. She sends new parents videos showing her home environment and where their children will play. These provide parents and the childminder with a way to share information while face-to-face contact is limited.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of children's development and the different ways they learn. She structures the curriculum to take account of children's interests and to support and build on what they know and can already do. The childminder joins in the children's play and promotes their learning. She completes ongoing observations of children's achievements and evaluates this information to plan what they need to learn next. n The childminder is skilled at supporting language development. She narrates what children are doing and helps them to make links between words and their actions. She interprets the wants and needs of younger children well as they express themselves through gestures and single words. The childminder is positive and animated in her interactions with them. She uses facial expressions, body language and verbal feedback. Toddlers demonstrate their knowledge and

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enjoyment of familiar songs as they move in response to the childminder's singing. n Children show an interest in books from an early age. The childminder shows very young children how to carefully turn the pages. She encourages them to point to characters and to talk about what they can see. Older children ask questions and, when prompted, repeat familiar refrains from the story. The

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need to do better?

30 June 2021 childminder helps young children to develop small-muscle control through using various tools and resources, such as tweezers. Babies enjoy opportunities to pull themselves up, which helps to develop their skills ready for walking. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development very well. From a young age, children are encouraged to count at every opportunity. For example, as children match various vehicles, the childminder points to them and counts aloud. While children play with small-world figures, the childminder introduces positional language, such as 'on top' and 'underneath'. n Excellent attention is paid towards supporting children's healthy development. Children frequently spend time outside and benefit from extensive exercise, fresh air and physical play. For example, they visit many places of interest, such as country parks and the local play park. Children take part in organised nature

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challenges where they are actively encouraged to jump in puddles and learn to identify birds, leaves and plant seeds. This has a positive impact on children's physical development and well-being. n The childminder shows a genuine enjoyment of her work. She keeps her training up to date and is committed to improvement. However, she does not use self- evaluation as effectively as possible to identify highly focused targets for improvement. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak very highly of the education and care their children receive. They say children grow in confidence in the childminder's care. Parents receive lots of information about their children's progress. They have daily discussions with the childminder and have access to an online assessment system. This helps to keep parents up to date with their children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder confidently talks about her responsibility to keep children safe and the processes she must follow if she is concerned about the safety of a child in her care. She has a good awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder ensures that her training in paediatric first aid and child protection remains up to date. She is aware of the steps to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her or a member of the household. The childminder is vigilant and provides a safe and secure environment for the children in her care. She restricts adults entering her house to help minimise the spread of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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should:

n use self-evaluation more effectively to help identify precise targets for

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30 June 2021 improvement, to help achieve even better outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY280137 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10149305 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 5 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the Roundhay area of Leeds. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated children's learning together. n A number of discussions were held with the childminder. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents from the written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

30 June 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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Inspection activities

30 June 2021 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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