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 enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and her assistants, who provide a caring and safe environment. The childminder plans a balanced curriculum that covers all areas of learning. The childminder and her assistants have a deep respect for children and encourage them to be kind to others. Children are happy and secure in their care and develop close relationships with them. Overall, children are provided with a good variety of play and learning opportunities. They display high levels of confidence and curiosity. They know where the resources are stored and can make choices about what they want to do. The childminder is consistent about how she expects children to behave. She is calm and clear and helps children put into practice what they know about acceptable behaviour.

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The provision is good

The childminder has good relationships with parents. This helps her to tailor the support she offers to children to close any gaps in their learning. Parents are very positive about the childminder and say that she provides 'a professional service' and that their children are 'coming on in leaps and bounds'. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder holds doorstep chats to exchange information with parents as children arrive and leave.

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need to do better?

n Children's emotional well-being is given high regard. They are encouraged to discuss their feelings and emotions. The childminder uses resources, such as mirrors and pictures, to help children identify their feelings and regulate their behaviour and emotions. n Following a COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the childminder identified that some children needed extra support to develop their communication and language skills. She works with parents and encourages them to seek extra support from other professionals. In addition, the childminder gives parents ideas and activities they can do with their children at home. n The childminder shows a positive commitment to the continued development of the service she provides. She evaluates her practice, using a variety of methods, and considers the views of parents. She has identified areas of improvement. However, she has not fully explored ways of supporting her assistants to

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develop their practice and skills even further, to help raise standards to the highest level possible. n The childminder ensures that the daily routine meets children's needs. She clearly communicates what they will be doing next, to help children's understanding and the smooth running of the setting. She supports children to develop good health and hygiene habits, such as encouraging them to drink water regularly to stay hydrated. The childminder provides a variety of healthy

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7 July 2021 protein foods, fruit and vegetables at mealtimes. This contributes to children's good health. n Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination well and develop strength that will support their early writing skills. They enjoy making marks with pens. Older children work carefully as they use pencils and stamps to create intricate shapes and patterns. Children develop their larger movements, using the equipment in the childminder's garden. The childminder supports them to develop a good understanding of how to stay safe. For example, she encourages children to assess risks when playing on the climbing frame and slide. n The childminder and her assistants support children's communication skills well. Reading books and singing songs are part of the daily routines. Children listen appropriately when stories are being read and enjoy finishing the sentences in the books they are familiar with. Children who speak English as an additional

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language are supported particularly well by the childminder. She plans a curriculum which is rich in language. n Children are keen to take part in role play when they pretend to make cakes with dough. However, at times, opportunties for children to lead their own play are not maximised. This does not fully promote children's imaginations and allow them to follow their own ideas. n Children are encouraged to be independent. They take off their own shoes and change clothing by themselves. Children know where to place their belongings and clean their hands when they come in from outside. This prepares them well for their transitions to school and nursery.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants access regular training to help them safeguard children. They demonstrate a good understanding of how to protect the children in their care. They know how to identify possible signs of abuse and understand the procedure to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks her home each day to ensure that the environment and resources are safe and suitable for children. She assesses potential risks to children when they go on outings and takes effective action to minimise these.

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should:

n strengthen the supervision and support given to assistants to help identify minor gaps in their practice and raise overall standards in the provision n develop children's imaginative play more effectively and provide more opportunities for them to follow their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558394 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10190315 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 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n A sample of the childminder's documentation was viewed by the inspector. This included information about the suitability of members of the household and her assistants and a sample of her policies and procedures. n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor and outdoor play areas. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and written evidence provided.

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Inspection activities

7 July 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

7 July 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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