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 and safe in the care of the childminder and have access to a large and dedicated playroom. They share warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. Children enjoy a wide range of activities in the very welcoming and friendly environment. The childminder knows children well. She uses information gained from her observations of children to plan a range of enjoyable and interesting learning experiences. The childminder quickly recognises when young children need to eat, sleep or play outside. Children's well-being and emotional development are very well supported.

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The provision is good

The childminder praises children for their achievements. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model and children behave well. She encourages children to play well together. Children learn how to share with each other. They enjoy the extensive range of resources. Children are motivated and eager to learn. For example, children join in enthusiastically as they use their imaginations with the play food, offering it to the childminder on a plate. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They are developing good skills ready for their future learning and the eventual move on to school.

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need to do better?

n Overall, partnership working with parents is strong. The childminder has good systems in place to keep parents informed about their children's care needs. For example, she uses daily diaries, verbal feedback and posts on the setting's social media page. However, the childminder has not established highly successful ways to engage parents in sharing information about their children's learning at home, to support children's progress to the highest level. n Children select their favourite books and enjoy having cuddles with the childminder as she reads stories to them. The childminder talks to children about what they can see in the pictures. She misses out familiar words so that children can join in. The childminder asks questions such as 'What sound do chickens make?' Children eagerly respond, and smile as the childminder praises them. n The childminder knows and understands the skills children need to implement

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need to do better?

her plans for the teaching of mathematics. However she does not always extend children's mathematical skills to the highest level. For example, when children are playing, she does not extend their early numeracy skills. n Children learn very good hygiene practices. They know how to wash and dry their hands and then apply hand sanitiser, to ensure that they are thoroughly clean. The childminder encourages children to put their hands over their mouths when they cough. She provides a varied range of healthy, nutritious meals and adheres to children's dietary needs. Mealtimes are social occasions, with children sitting together with their friends.

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need to do better?

9 November 2021 n Children have daily opportunities to be outdoors in the fresh air and develop their physical skills and understanding of the world. For example, they climb, play on the sit-and-ride toys and enjoy feeding the chickens. Children excitedly talk about collecting the eggs that the chickens have laid. The childminder ensures that children go out into the local community, to parks, play sessions, trips to the seaside and to the local farms. n The childminder regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice. She ensures that she attends all statutory training, such as first aid and safeguarding. The childminder identifies areas for improvement and has attended a wide range of training to make sure that her knowledge remains up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She can clearly identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate that children may be at risk. The childminder knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. Children learn how to keep their environment safe. For example, they put their toys away before moving on to their next activity. The childminder checks the environment thoroughly to make sure that it remains safe and secure for children to play in. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety during visits in the community.

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should:

n strengthen partnership working with parents, to fully support children's learning at home to the highest level n extend the curriculum for mathematics further, to help children develop their early numeracy and critical thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554903 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10190205 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 20 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Garforth area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder to assess the quality of education. n The childminder showed the inspector around the 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 certificates. n Parents and carers shared their views of the setting through written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

9 November 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

9 November 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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