Romans, Cherie

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 thoroughly enjoy their time at this stimulating setting. They build secure relationships with the supportive, nurturing childminder. The childminder is aware of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children's development. Therefore, she makes sure that she plans activities to help children develop their confidence, resilience and self-esteem. The childminder responds sensitively to children's emotional needs. She is extremely calm and patient and gives children time to become engaged in activities.

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The provision is good

Children explore the setting with confidence and curiosity. The environment is well organised to enable them to make independent choices in their play. Children show great pleasure as they investigate sensory resources. They squeeze sensory balls and gently feel the texture of feathers. Children have fun exploring 'Valentine's Day' dough. They discover how the dough feels on their hands. They add tinsel and coloured beads, describing it as 'sparkly' and 'shiny'. Children develop their small-muscle skills as they squash and roll the dough. They add flowers and the childminder supports children to count the petals. Older children successfully count to five.

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The provision is good

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents do not enter the childminder's home. The childminder makes good use of electronic communication to ensure that information about their child's progress is shared effectively with parents.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements her curriculum well. She is very knowledgeable and skilled in promoting the children's all-round learning. The childminder uses observations to assess what children can do. She focuses her planning on what children need to learn next. This helps children to make good progress. n Children have many opportunities to be physically active. They access the childminder's garden, local woods and parks. The childminder provides a varied range of healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. Mealtimes are social occasions, where children sit together with their friends. The childminder regularly talks to children about the importance of eating healthily. This helps to promote children's good health and well-being. n Parents are very complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They describe the childminder as 'warm, kind and caring'. The childminder provides them with information verbally and through an online system. Parents

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say that they feel fully involved their children's learning and development. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She regularly reviews her practice and identifies areas for improvement. The childminder attends a range of training courses to support her professional development. She works

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11 February 2022 collaboratively with other childminders and professionals involved in childcare to share ideas about good practice. n The childminder encourages children to become independent. They take off their coat and shoes when they enter the childminder's home. The childminder provides each child with an individual peg with their photos on so that they can store their personal belongings. Children make choices about what they would like to play with. For example, children choose to read books or make lunch in the play kitchen. Furthermore, children are beginning to help to prepare snack. The childminder supports children to pour their own drinks and slice bananas. n Children enjoy exploring with paints as they create their own artwork. They spend time concentrating as they paint their hands and make marks on coloured card. Children add jewels and ribbon to their pictures. The childminder skilfully

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need to do better?

weaves mathematics into the activity. Children recognise shapes and colours as they paint. They proudly show the childminder their finished products. n Children show excellent language skills. Older children speak in full sentences and have a wide vocabulary. The childminder speaks clearly and repeats words back to children so that they can hear the correct pronunciation. She provides a constant narrative as children play. However, on occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to her questions. n The childminder gives clear instructions, and children understand what is expected of them. Children behave extremely well. They receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder. Children are well settled and show that they have an excellent bond with the childminder. This helps to develop their confidence and boost their self-esteem.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children in her care. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. This includes being influenced from radicalisation and developing extremist views or behaviours. The childminder knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder undertakes regular training to ensure that her safeguarding knowledge remains up to date. The childminder is confident of the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against her or a member of her household.

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should:

n allow children more time to think and respond to questions asked, to support their communication and language development even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555161 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10174609 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered 2018 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The views of parents were gathered through written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, on request. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation.

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Inspection activities

11 February 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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Inspection activities

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