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 demonstrate that they are happy in this warm, inviting and home-like setting. They have close bonds with the childminder and enjoy playing alongside him. Children often seek the childminder out to join in with their play. For instance, younger children laugh and giggle as the childminder plays games and tickles their tummy. Older children happily talk to the childminder about their day and experiences at home and in the setting. The childminder has high overall expectations for all children and wants them to succeed. He helps children to develop positive attitudes towards their learning by planning experiences they are interested in. This helps children to engage, focus and persist at activities for extended periods of time.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate good behaviour and know what is expected of them. They listen to the childminder and are eager to help him to complete tasks, such as tidying away toys once they have finished playing. Children show they are aware of routines and know what comes next. For example, younger children anticipate when their next bottle of milk is due and older children wash their hands in preparation for lunch without being reminded by the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children he cares for very well. He confidently describes how he helps new children to settle into his setting by working closely with parents. The childminder finds out a range of information about children before they start, including their likes, dislikes and routines at home, so that he can continue these in the setting. This helps children to feel secure and to settle quickly. n The organisation of the setting allows children to freely choose what they want to play with. Children have fun using spoons to enthusiastically stir their pretend cup of tea. The childminder joins in with children as they play to extend their thoughts and ideas. n The childminder observes children as they play to see what they know, understand and can do. He plans experiences that build on this information and help children to make progress. For example, children take it in turns to stack bricks on top of each other to build a tower. Older children are aware they need

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to build a bigger base to make their towers 'more solid', so that it does not fall down. n Children's communication and language development is promoted well, overall. The childminder talks to children as they play. He follows children's interest in books to introduce new words that help children to understand and encourage them to speak. However, background noise can sometimes affect children's ability to listen and concentrate.

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7 April 2022 n The childminder promotes children's independence well. Older children put on their own shoes, set up their games and go to the toilet themselves. The childminder supports younger children with their care needs and promotes their emotional well-being. n Children learn about the world around them though visits to different places of interest. The childminder makes use of the local area and regularly takes children for walks, to the park and to playgroups. Children enjoy going for trips further afield in the childminder's minibus, such as to the beach to look for shells. n The childminder works alongside his wife, who is also a childminder. They reflect on the setting together to decide what works well and where improvements can be made. The childminder has recently introduced an online app to share what children are doing and learning with their parents. This has enhanced parent partnerships and provides a consistent approach to children's care and

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education. n Parents speak highly about the childminder and his setting. They praise the setting's family feel and describe the childminder as being 'supportive, professional and good at communicating'. Parents say that their children are happy and are making progress in their learning, particularly with their speech and independence. n The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. However, he has not yet focused his professional development on raising the quality of education to a higher level to support children's learning even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps children safe and promotes their welfare. He has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should he have any safeguarding concerns. The childminder recognises the possible signs of abuse or neglect, including those relating to broader safeguarding issues. The childminder knows who to contact if he has any concerns about the welfare of a child. He ensures that risks to children in his home are minimised. The childminder completes risk assessments for his home, garden and when taking children on trips and outings.

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should:

n minimise background distractions to provide children with a learning environment that supports their listening and attention skills fully n target professional development opportunities to raise the quality of education and support children's learning to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399279 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10218668 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 13 Date of previous inspection 30 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Leeds. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. He works alongside his wife who is also a childminder.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding and discussed how he organises the curriculum. n The childminder and the inspector conducted a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability of all persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at written feedback provided by parents to gather their views and opinions about the setting.

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Inspection activities

7 April 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

7 April 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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