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 settled in the childminder's relaxed and home-from-home setting. They share close bonds with her and happily explore the environment, bringing their favourite toys to show her. The childminder gets down on the floor to play with children. When children need reassurance, they climb on to the childminder's knee for a cuddle, and she responds warmly to them. The childminder recognises the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children. She plans well for young children, and concentrates on developing their personal, social and emotional development. In particular, the childminder has focused her recent teaching on supporting children's confidence. This helps children to develop their resilience. Children display a positive attitude to new situations and are self-assured.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for each child, ensuring they feel safe and secure. Children show consideration for others and their behaviour is good. They learn to share and take turns, with gentle reminders from the childminder when needed. Children's emerging literacy skills are well supported. Stories are very important in the childminder's provision. The childminder reads to children every day. They pick different books, taking them to the childminder to share.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes account of children's individual interests and, overall, her curriculum supports their learning well. However, on occasion, she does not fully consider what she wants children to learn from some activities and children's development is not fully extended. n The childminder uses the information she gathers when children first start to plan for their own interests and likes. She tracks and monitors children's progress. The childminder is quick to identify potential gaps in children's development to ensure that they have additional support if required. All children learn key skills which they need for their future learning, including school. n Overall, the childminder supports children's speech and language development well. Children thoroughly enjoy singing 'the wheels on the bus' together. The childminder names animals to encourage children to repeat words. However, on occasions, she models words incorrectly, such as 'piggy', and quack quack'

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instead of duck. This means that children do not consistently hear or learn the correct pronunciation of words. n The childminder promotes children's early mathematical development well. For example, children count how many blueberries they have at snack time. The childminder supports children to recognise shapes, colours and size in everyday activities. n Children have lots of outdoor opportunities to get fresh air and exercise in the

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11 May 2022 childminder's garden. They thoroughly enjoy running, jumping and negotiate space as they wheel the push-along toys around. This also helps to develop children's large-muscle skills. Children develop their small-muscle and early mark-making skills as they carefully select from a variety of craft resources. n Children benefit from nutritious home-cooked meals together at the table. They learn the importance of hand hygiene through regular handwashing practices. Children develop their independence skills well. Young children are encouraged to put on their own coats and shoes. n Children have lots of opportunities to develop their understanding of the wider world around them. The childminder regularly takes children out and about in the local community. For example, children visit soft-play centres, the local library and parks. Furthermore, the childminder promotes children's understanding of festivals and celebrations. This helps to prepare children for life

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in modern Britain. n The childminder demonstrates a genuine passion for her work. She understands the importance of continually evaluating all areas of her provision. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant to ensure that he is aware of his role and responsibilities. She shares ideas for good practice and completes training to keep her knowledge updated. n The childminder has strong relationships with parents, speaking to them daily. Parents are kept well informed about their child's progress and next steps in learning. The childminder shares photographs of children's learning and achievements throughout the day. Parents state that they are very happy with the care and education that the childminder provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has accessed recent safeguarding training. She can clearly explain her understanding of how to safeguard children. For example, the childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse, and how to identify children that may be at risk of harm. She knows how to report concerns about children to relevant agencies, to maintain their overall welfare. The childminder closely supervises children as they play. She teaches them how to keep themselves safe when using resources and how to assess their own limitations.

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should:

n develop a greater understanding of what children can learn from each activity to extend their learning n provide consistency when modelling language, to help young children to hear and use the correct pronunciation of words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472395 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10225913 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 5 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates during term time from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally 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 childminder and the inspector and completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting, to understand how the early years provision and curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed a range of activities and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n Documentation, including children's records, safeguarding policies and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household were viewed. n The inspector interacted with the children. She took account of written testimonials obtained from parents.

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Inspection activities

11 May 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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