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 happy in the care of the childminder. They share warm and trusting relationships with her, and enjoy a wide range of activities. The childminder knows children well. She uses her good knowledge of what she knows about children to plan a sequence of learning that keeps them motivated to learn. For example, the childminder follows children's interests in dinosaurs and provides them with good levels of mathematical challenge, such as getting children to count and estimate different dinosaurs.

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The provision is good

Children show positive attitudes to their learning and their laughter fills the air as they play. They enjoy exploring outside, and benefit from fresh air and physical exercise. Children share toys and help each other to use the slide. They show good physical dexterity as they use push-along toys and giggle with delight while chasing each other around the garden.

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The provision is good

The childminder remained open during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She remained in contact with the children and their parents during this time, through calls to them and providing fun activities for them to complete. The childminder supported children and parents on their return to the setting, ensuring that they once again felt emotionally secure, safe and part of her setting again.

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need to do better?

n Children have a strong sense of belonging and take part in several events in the local community. They attend local playgroups, where they participate in singing and craft activities. Children relish trips to the parks and excitedly talk about the visits they go on. These visits provide opportunities for children to interact with others and develop their social skills even further. n The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. She encourages children to be physically active and ensures that they follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before mealtimes. The childminder promotes children's awareness of safety. They learn to manage risks from a young age. For example, the childminder stands close by and explains that children must be careful as they manoeuvre around an obstacle course. n The childminder completes regular observations of children, to assess and plan

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need to do better?

for their individual progress. She keeps parents well informed about their children's development and individual next steps in their learning. Partnerships with parents are good, they describe the setting as 'a homely environment'. However, the childminder's systems to gather information about children's learning from home are not consistently implemented, to help children make the best possible progress. n Overall, the childminder supports children's language skills effectively. She

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28 September 2021 repeats words and phrases and introduces new words, such as 'tall', as they look for the tallest dinosaur. However, sometimes, the childminder asks too many questions in quick succession. She does not consistently give children the time that they need to think and respond to the questions being asked. n Children use their imaginations and make links to what they already know and can do. They pretend to go shopping with the doll and show good coordination as they navigate a pram around the room. Children become engrossed in role play and are keen to offer make-believe food to the inspector. n Children's behaviour is good. They demonstrate good manners as they say please and thank you while speaking to the childminder. They take it in turns with the childminder as they play games to match the colours of the different dinosaurs. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement,

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such as 'well done' and 'nice manners', which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice. She identifies areas for improvement and has attended a wide range of training, to ensure that her knowledge remains up to date. The childminder aspires for the best of outcomes for children and shows a good capacity for continual improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She keeps her safeguarding training up to date and has a good knowledge of the broader aspects of safeguarding. The childminder can identify the signs or symptoms which might be a cause for concern and knows the correct reporting procedure to follow. She carries out daily risk assessments and ensures that children learn about safety in the home and while on outings. The childminder teaches children about e-safety and the importance of road safety.

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should:

n strengthen systems with parents to consistently gather information about what their children are learning at home, to fully support children's learning to the highest level n provide children with more time to respond and think about the questions being posed to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2513763 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10204559 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the Crossgates area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder to assess the quality of education. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector tracked children's experiences and discussed their learning and development with the childminder. n Suitability documentation for the childminder and household members was checked, along with the first-aid certificate. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

28 September 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

28 September 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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