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 arrive happily at the childminder's home and are enthusiastic to learn. The childminder has high expectations of what all children can achieve. Children are incredibly confident and highly independent. They competently manage their own self-care. Children also put their own shoes and coat on when going to play outdoors. The childminder encourages children to be involved in everyday tasks, such as cleaning the table for snack. This helps children to take responsibility for the environment.

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The provision is good

Children show their obvious affection for the childminder, and enjoy her warm and nurturing personality. Children feel safe and thrive in her care. Older children are extremely helpful and show empathy towards younger children. All children are very sociable and behave extremely well. Younger children delight in their explorations. They concentrate well on finding little hedgehogs and mice hiding in the tray of leaves. They show excitement when they notice that the hedgehog is a similar shape to the open conker shell.

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The provision is good

The childminder maintained close contact with families during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also provided parents with ideas to encourage their children's learning at home. This helped to support children's emotional well-being and learning.

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need to do better?

n Children develop excellent mathematical knowledge. They learn to count, recognise how many, identify equal amounts and understand simple fractions. The childminder uses every opportunity to support children's mathematical development. Children carefully place a small plastic hedgehog in each compartment of the ice-cube tray. They are curious and know they should have '10' altogether. Children correctly identify they need 'three more' and display their understanding of addition. They confidently solve mathematical problems. n The childminder knows the children extremely well and is clear about what she wants them to learn. She provides interesting experiences to extend children's existing knowledge and skills. Children enjoy a rich and varied curriculum that supports their development in all areas of learning. However, the childminder does not develop close partnerships with other settings that children attend. This

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reduces the opportunity to create a shared understanding and support continuity in children's learning. n Children are physically active and learn to lead healthy lifestyles. The childminder ensures that children spend plenty of time outdoors each day. Children are energetic and run at speed, pushing dolls in prams. They also enjoy walks in the woods to collect leaves and conkers. Children develop good physical

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18 October 2021 skills and body strength. They also display a good knowledge of nature and the changing seasons. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on encouraging children's communication and language development. Older children speak clearly and confidently using well-constructed sentences. The childminder repeats clearly the words that younger children struggle with. This helps them to say the words correctly. However, the childminder does not consistently use the correct name for the resources that children use, such as 'magnifying glass' and 'pipette', to further increase their vocabulary. n The childminder provides children with a wide range of books that are easily accessible to them. She reads stories about going on a 'leaf hunt' with expression. The childminder adapts her pitch and tone of voice and leaves space for children to join in. Children listen intently, concentrate very well and display

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their good memory and recall skills. They show good knowledge as they state they can 'cross the river in a boat'. Children also enjoy sharing books and talking about stories with each other. n Parents speak very positively about the childminder. They are pleased with the progress their children make and the different ways that the childminder supports their learning. Parents describe how they 'wouldn't take their children anywhere else as they flourish in her care'. They highly recommend the childminder. n The childminder is dedicated to making a difference to children's lives and supporting families. She reviews her practice to identify what she does well and areas for improvement. The childminder uses a variety of sources to increase her knowledge of how children learn, including attending training and independent reading.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is trained as a lead practitioner and has a strong knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm. She has effective procedures in place to follow should she have concerns about any child. The childminder maintains a safe environment. She ensures that the door to her home is locked to prevent anyone entering her premises unannounced. The childminder involves children in regular fire drills to help them understand what to do in an emergency. The childminder follows government advice about food safety. She ensures that foods are cut correctly for young children to help prevent choking. The childminder ensures that her home is clean and hygienic.

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should:

18 October 2021 n strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, to help provide a shared understanding of children's progress and promote continuity in their learning n use the correct name for resources consistently, to support children's understanding and extend their vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558915 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10190785 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Allerton Bywater, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 6.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder discussed her intentions for children's learning with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents told the inspector, through discussion and written feedback, how well the childminder supports their children's learning and keeps them informed. n Children talked to the inspector about their learning and named the letters they had written. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including qualification certificates and evidence of suitability for the childminder and other adults living in her home.

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Inspection activities

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

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