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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a caring, nurturing environment to help children to grow and develop. Children show that they feel happy and safe in her care. They develop close bonds with the childminder and explore their surroundings with interest. The childminder has high expectations for children and knows how to help them prepare for the next stages in their learning, such as moving on to school. Young children develop good language skills and copy key words from the childminder. This helps to extend their vocabulary.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is very positive. The childminder uses praise and encouragement consistently to help children build good levels of self-esteem. Young children repeat new skills and show pride as they copy the childminder when she claps for them. The childminder is aware of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's social skills. She takes children to small, local groups to meet new people and other children. The childminder understands the importance of helping older children become more familiar in larger groups and become aware of social boundaries. Children show emerging confidence in new social situations and benefit from attending toddler groups with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses every opportunity to develop babies' communication and language skills. She gathers information from parents to help her to prepare activities which help children make links in their experiences. For example, babies recognise a role-play birthday party and begin to sing. Children develop a love of books from an early age and enjoy lifting the flaps to reveal and name the animals. n Children develop good physical skills and independence. The childminder supports babies to stand and become steady on their feet. She encourages them to begin to develop some self-help skills as they use finger foods to bite and chew. The childminder encourages children to use their finger and thumb to pick up small pieces of fruit. She recognises that this helps children to develop their smaller physical skills in preparation for early writing and dressing themselves. n The childminder has refreshed her skills and knowledge, particularly in relation

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to her teaching. Since the previous inspection, she has attended a range of professional development opportunities to help her reflect on the curriculum she offers. The childminder has a clear knowledge of the early years foundation stage and how to help children make good progress. She is currently reflecting on ways to use children's extended family backgrounds to further develop their awareness of the wider world and other cultures. n The childminder provides children with opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. She encourages parents to bring healthy food in children's packed

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19 October 2021 lunches and provides healthy snacks, such as fresh fruit. The childminder talks to older children about the importance of good oral hygiene. However, she misses opportunities to help young children develop an early awareness of good hygiene, such as washing their hands after having their nappy changed. n The childminder meets babies' care needs effectively and gathers extensive information from parents to find out as much as possible. For example, she quickly responds to signs that children are hungry or tired. Babies are settled and benefit from established routines. They enjoy looking at family photos and naming relatives. The childminder prioritises children's emotional well-being. n The childminder has developed and maintained good partnerships with other professionals. She works alongside a group of childminders to share good practice and develop new ideas. The childminder has close links with teachers in

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the local schools. This helps her to find out the expectations for children when they start school. n Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, parents do not come inside the childminder's home and now drop children off at the door. The childminder has maintained effective communication with parents and promotes continuity of care. For example, she provides photos of children during their play and notes down the things they enjoy. Parents leave positive feedback for the childminder. They are very happy with how their children are developing and say that their children thoroughly enjoy attending.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She has a thorough understanding of the procedures to follow to identify, record and report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder ensures that she maintains an up-to-date knowledge of broader safeguarding concerns, such as child exploitation and female genital mutilation. She ensures that her assistant maintains his paediatric first-aid qualification so he can be called on in emergency situations. Children learn how to keep safe and identify risks. For example, the childminder talks to them about being safe online and body safety. The childminder has specific risk assessments and policies to help keep children and families safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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should:

n consider ways to further develop children's understanding of the wider world and other cultures, particularly those which reflect their extended family background n help young children to become aware of good hygiene practices from an early

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19 October 2021 age, to build foundations for their future self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346555 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10124776 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 7 Date of previous inspection 12 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the Chapel Allerton area of Leeds. She operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, during term time. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level three. She is registered to work with an assistant and uses them in emergency situations.

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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 observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed by the childminder and the inspector, indoors during unplanned experiences with children. n The inspector held a discussion with childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's qualifications and their suitability to work with children. n The childminder obtained written feedback from parents for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

19 October 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

19 October 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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