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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are safe and happy in this warm, inviting and homely setting. They have secure attachments with the childminder, who has a cheerful and caring personality. Children enjoy attending the setting. They participate in a wide range of stimulating experiences, which help them to develop. The childminder takes account of children's interests when planning activities. This helps children to focus and show positive attitudes towards their learning. For example, when children engage in a play dough activity, they use different tools and equipment to make marks in the dough. As children explore, the childminder introduces words, such as 'rolling, squashing, squishy, smooth and bumpy', to describe how children are using the dough and what it feels like.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children's learning and development. She is mindful of how she organises activities and experiences, so that all children can take part. The setting is inclusive and children learn about what makes them similar to and different from others. The childminder is a good role model, and teaches children about kindness and respect. Children are well behaved and build close friendships with each other. They play cooperatively together, share and take turns with resources well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers effective settling-in sessions for new children. She offers home visits to new families, so that she can meet children in an environment where they are relaxed. This helps children to feel more comfortable in the childminder's care and settle quickly into her home. n Children access a broad curriculum and develop skills that they will need for their future learning. The childminder observes children as they play, and assesses their learning and development. She shares children's progress with their parents and together they identify what they want children to learn next. n The childminder supports children's communication, language and literacy development well. She carefully selects books that support what children are learning about to further develop their understanding. Children eagerly listen to a story about a hungry caterpillar as they learn about growth and life cycles.

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Younger children use a story sack to find characters and objects from the story. Older children remember the story well and repeat key phrases from the book. n The childminder uses routine activities successfully, such as nappy changing, to support children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder chats to children as she changes their nappy. She is playful, and children laugh and giggle as she tickles their tummies. n The childminder interacts positively with children. She helps them to develop their abilities through modelling and demonstrating new skills. However, the

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28 February 2022 childminder does not consistently encourage children to think for themselves, solve problems, and extend and develop their own ideas further. n The childminder plans her weekly routine to provide children with a wide range of experiences. For example, children regularly visit the library, playgroup, local coffee shop and meet up with another childminder. This helps children to develop their social skills, and learn about the world around them and the local community. n Older children enjoy the responsibility of carrying out tasks and are keen to help the childminder. For instance, they help to prepare their snack as they develop their independence and self-care skills. Children happily chat to the childminder and each other. They learn about the importance of having a healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables. n Although children's mathematical skills are supported well, overall, the

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need to do better?

childminder sometimes introduces more difficult concepts to children before they are ready. For example, she discusses addition and subtraction, before children have a secure understanding of numbers and counting. n The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through completing regular training. She attends local network meetings, and shares ideas with other childminders to enhance her practice and the experiences that she provides for the children. n The childminder evaluates her setting and gathers the views of parents and children. She uses this information to drive forward improvements. The childminder plans to enhance her outdoor area, so that children have greater opportunities to play and learn outside.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She is able to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse, including broader safeguarding concerns, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder knows who to contact should she have any concerns regarding children's safety or welfare. The environment is safe and secure and the childminder completes a daily risk assessment before children arrive. The childminder teaches children about keeping safe online. She regularly shares information with parents to help them to keep their children safe when using the internet at home.

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should:

n recognise when children need more time to think for themselves, solve problems and extend their own ideas and learning further n ensure that children have a secure understanding of numbers and counting

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should:

28 February 2022 before moving on to more complex concepts, to fully support their mathematical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479095 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10076118 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 9 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Crossgates area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was conducted by the inspector and the childminder. n Children interacted with and spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at written feedback provided by parents to gather their views and opinions about the setting. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household.

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Inspection activities

28 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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