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

The childminder provides a range of interesting activities which sparks children's interest to learn. For instance, children are eager and excited as they attempt to free the toy dinosaurs from the blocks of ice. The childminder skilfully challenges children to consider ways in which they might do this. Children squeal with delight as they listen to the ice cracking when they gently pour over the water. They form close relationships with each other and with the caring childminder. Children settle quickly to their chosen activities and show that they feel safe and secure. Children are well behaved. They develop strong social skills and interact with kindness. For example, children remind each other to be careful when they climb onto the chair to sit at the table. The childminder is a good role model. She has a gentle approach and communicates respectfully with children. Children respond positively, listen

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder stayed in touch with families with regular telephone calls. Parents are happy with the additional safety measures which the childminder has put in place. For instance, parents leave their children at the door, and the children independently come into the childminder's home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements her curriculum well. She considers children's learning needs and interests, to help her to plan activities and experiences for them. Resources are easily accessible for children to choose from independently. This encourages children to make choices. n The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. She ensures that they follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before mealtimes and when they come into the home. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks. Throughout the day, she gently reminds children about drinking water to keep themselves hydrated. n The childminder supports children's literacy and numeracy skills well. Children select their favourite books and enjoy having cuddles with the childminder as she reads. On outings, the childminder challenges children to find letters on the street signs which they pass. Children understand and use mathematical ideas

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and words during their play. For instance, they confidently count the number of spikes on the toy dinosaur's back. n The childminder evaluates her practice successfully. She reviews her activities and environment regularly, and collects parents' views through discussions. The childminder has attended mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and child protection. However, she has not fully considered expanding her knowledge and skills further, to enhance the quality of education to an even higher level.

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25 January 2022 n Children use their imaginations and make links to what they already know and can do. They pretend to take their dolls camping and show good coordination as they navigate a pram around the room. n The childminder provides children with a safe outdoor space to play and to develop their physical skills. Children have regular opportunities to explore their community. For example, they enjoy visiting the local library and the trampoline centre. The childminder works well with other settings. She regularly takes children to playgroups where they can socialise with other children. n Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's day through regular discussions. Parents are happy with the care and education which the childminder provides. They comment that their children have learned new skills and are more confident. However, the childminder does not always gather sufficient information from all parents to

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help her plan more precisely for children's learning from the start. n Children delight in making their own pizza for their lunch. They skilfully scoop the tomato puree onto their pizza base and swirl it round with great dexterity. Children independently select their toppings and carefully position them onto their pizza. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She asks a wide range of questions to develop their thinking skills. For instance, the childminder challenges children to consider what might happen if the ice was left out in the sun.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out regular visual safety checks on her home to reduce any hazards. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare to the highest level. The childminder keeps accurate records. For instance, she records accidents and reports to parents in a timely manner. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding. She recognises her responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder is conscious of the signs and symptoms in relation to child protection and broader safeguarding issues. She makes sure that her safeguarding training is updated regularly. This keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date.

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should:

n build on professional development plans to strengthen knowledge and raise the quality of teaching even further n gather more-detailed information from all parents when children first start, to plan more precisely for children's learning from the beginning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2543106 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10214802 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2019 and lives in Garforth, Leeds. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision, and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

25 January 2022 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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25 January 2022 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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