Childminder in Leeds

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is committed to keeping her knowledge up to date. She attends mandatory training and adapts her practice to meet changes in policy. The premises are safe, secure and suitable for childcare purposes. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She confidently explains how she intends to offer a curriculum that will build on what children already know and can do. The childminder explains how she will assess and monitor children's learning to ensure that they are provided with exciting activities. n The childminder recognises the importance of partnership working. She establishes secure relationships with the local primary school and parents. The childminder shares information about children's learning and care with parents and teachers. n The childminder has a good understanding of how she intends to promote children's positive behaviour. She explains how she devises house rules and

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This provision meets requirements

intends to teach all children about tolerance and respect. n The childminder has effective systems in place to evaluate her setting. She demonstrates a strong capacity to continually improve and wants to achieve the very best. The childminder intends to use the views of parents and children in the self-evaluation of her setting. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how she intends to keep children safe and protected from harm. She knows the referral procedure and understands the steps to take, should there be an allegation against herself or a household member. The childminder attends safeguarding training and keeps up to date with changes in legislation. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and share these with parents and other professionals. n The childminder explains how she will provide a range of activities to meet the

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2538334 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10208631 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 18 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 area of Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire. She provides childcare during term time from 7.30am until 9am and 3.15pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 his evaluation of the provider. n The childminder completed a learning walk with the inspector. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for the early years foundation stage. n A range of relevant documentation was sampled by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and training.

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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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