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 happy and enjoy their time in this homely setting. The childminder takes time to get to know children and their families when they join the setting. She offers settling-in visits for new children to get to know the childminder and her assistant. This helps children to feel safe and secure in the setting. Children have secure attachments with the childminder and her assistant and involve them in their play. For instance, the childminder plays alongside children completing jigsaw puzzles. She models fitting the pieces in place and suggests how things might fit. Children complete the puzzles independently and show pride in what they have accomplished.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She organises her setting to promote children's independence and curiosity. Children select what they would like to play with from the wide selection of toys and resources on offer. Children are well behaved and polite. They listen carefully to the childminder. Children enjoy helping with tasks such as washing up paint after they have finished. The childminder is kind and considerate. She teaches children about kindness and respect as she gently reminds them to share resources and take turns. Children play cooperatively together and enjoy each other's company.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear goals for what she wants children to learn across all areas of the curriculum. She wants children to leave her setting as confident and independent individuals who have good social and communication skills. n The childminder and her assistant know the children they care for very well. They confidently talk about children's individual personalities and what makes them unique. The childminder and her assistant describe where children are in their learning and development, and they explain how they will support them to make even more progress. n The childminder and her assistant interact positively with children. They play alongside children and demonstrate new skills. For example, the assistant shows children how to make tracks in paint, using different vehicles. He helps children to identify the colours they are using. The assistant offers lots of praise and encouragement as children begin to recognise colours and mix them together.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder encourages children to be independent and to do things for themselves, ready for when they start school. Children are familiar with the daily routines. However, the childminder does not consistently give children notice of when activities need to change. As a result, children are not always able to finish activities before having to move on, which sometimes interrupts their learning. n The childminder and her assistant constantly chat to children to help them to

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22 April 2022 develop their communication and language skills. However, on occasions, they ask children questions but do not give them enough time to respond, to fully support their thinking skills. n Mealtimes are a social occasion where children come together to eat a range of nutritious meals. The childminder uses this as an opportunity to help children to learn about being healthy. Children chat about what they are eating and the effect this can have on their bodies. They talk to the childminder about their favourite fruit and what foods they have been pretending to cook in the role- play area. n The childminder makes use of the local area to support children's learning. Children enjoy visiting places of interest, such as the library, museums and playgroups. The childminder uses the large field at the back of her house to help children to develop their physical skills. Children play football, join in with

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running races and practise moving in a range of ways. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares with parents what their children are doing and learning through photos and verbal feedback. She listens to parents' suggestions about what they want their children to learn and incorporates children's interests from home into the setting. n The childminder and her assistant keep their knowledge and skills up to date through completing regular training. They have good links with the local authority and other childminders in the area. The childminder and her assistant share information, updates and ideas to improve their practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have completed relevant training to secure their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues. They are clear about their duty to promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder and her assistant know the action to take if they have any concerns about a child. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She carries out regular risk assessments to ensure that the indoor and outdoor environments are suitable for children. The childminder takes appropriate steps to keep children safe when on outings. For example, the childminder and her assistant teach children about road safety and the role of the emergency services.

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should:

n give children time to complete activities to further their engagement in their play and learning n provide children more time to think, answer and respond to questions, to develop their language and conversation skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481805 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10225914 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 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Sturton Grange, Leeds. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7am to 4.30pm on Friday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4. She works with an assistant. The childminder 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 inspector and the childminder had 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 The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n Children interacted with and spoke with the inspector 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

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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