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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel safe in the childminder's care. Young children look to her for reassurance if they feel unsure and are comforted by the cuddles she gives. They are aware of the routine at the setting and talk to the childminder about what they would like to do next. For instance, they excitedly shout out 'slide' when looking forward to the afternoon's adventures to the local park. The childminder plans a curriculum for children that helps them to build on what they know and can already do. Children show a particular interest in creative activities and games. They have access to mark-making materials, which they use to create their own drawings. The childminder provides a running commentary about what she can see. This helps to promote children's literacy skills. Children talk to her about the colours they can see as they paint.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. They listen and respond to instructions given by the childminder. The childminder encourages children to develop independence. For instance, they make regular choices during snack or activity times. Children are encouraged to learn to do things for themselves. This helps to prepare them for their future learning and eventual move to school.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from daily outdoor activities. This includes trips to play centres. Children climb, balance and jump during outdoor games. This helps to promote their physical skills. The childminder provides children with a range of healthy and nutritious foods at mealtimes. This helps to promote healthy lifestyles. n Parents state that they are highly impressed with the service that the childminder offers. They explain that they are comforted by how quickly their children have settled in her care and how she keeps them regularly informed about what they have been doing during their time with her. This helps to provide a continued approach to children's learning. n Children show perseverance when completing puzzles and jigsaws. They show that they can recognise shapes and have good spatial awareness. The childminder encourages children to count how many sides the various pieces of the jigsaw have. This helps to promote their mathematical development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder completes the required progress checks for children aged between two and three years. She shares this information with parents. If there are any concerns in relation to children's development, she encourages parents to share this information with their child's health visitor. The childminder shares some information with schools and other early years settings where children attend. However, she does not share regular assessment information to help provide a consistent approach to children's learning. n The childminder provides an inclusive setting for children. She raises children's

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need to do better?

16 March 2022 understanding of how to respect and care for others. Children learn about changes in the environment, such as seasonal changes. However, the childminder has not thought about ways to extend children's understanding of the similarities and differences between their own cultures and communities, and those of others. n The childminder has a good awareness of the strengths of her setting. She is able to identify areas of development and attends regular training to help keep her skills and knowledge up to date. n Children benefit from song time with the childminder. They listen as she sings songs to them. Children also listen to stories and join in with repeated words and phrases. This helps to develop their communication and language skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the procedure to follow in the event of a concern about the welfare of a child. She understands the importance of sharing any concerns with relevant agencies to help maintain children's safety and well-being. The childminder has a good awareness of the possible indicators of abuse. She is vigilant and supervises children well. She has policies in place which cover the safe use of mobile phones and cameras at the setting. The childminder is aware of the steps to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her or a member of her household.

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should:

n build on links with local schools and other early years providers where children attend to help to provide a more consistent approach to children's learning n enhance children's understanding of the difference between their own cultures and communities, and those of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441654 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10117540 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 11 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early 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 childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. 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

16 March 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

16 March 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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