Childminder in Leeds

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows how to identify the indicators of possible abuse and knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She has completed recent safeguarding training and knows how to respond to child protection concerns, if these arise. n The childminder understands how to support children's health and emotional well-being. She describes how she provides children with nutritious meals and regular opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise n The childminder recognises the importance of having strong partnerships with parents. She values the role that parents play in supporting their children's learning. She explains how she will share children's progress with parents and how she will help parents to support their children's development at home. n The childminder explains how she will provide a broad curriculum that considers

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children's ages and stages of development. She intends to provide activities that are tailored to children's individual learning needs and interests. n The childminder has attended some training since her registration, such as a workshop about supporting children's language development. This demonstrates her desire to update her knowledge and to improve the quality of the provision. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She knows how to manage children's behaviour in a supportive way and how to build sharing, turn taking and an understanding of others into daily activities. She understands the benefit of giving children opportunities to talk about their experiences, such as during mealtimes. n The childminder discussed how she uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice and seeks the views of parents and of children to support her to improve the quality of her provision.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2496493 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10191434 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2018 and lives in the Alwoodley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk together, and they discussed how the setting promotes children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and the childminder's qualification certificates. n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge on how to safeguard children, including the procedures she would follow if she had concerns.

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14 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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14 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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