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

The childminder provides a safe, nurturing environment for children. A lot of love and attention allows children to thrive and form secure emotional attachments. The childminder works hard to support children who find it difficult to settle. She provides reassurance and encouragement and tailors settling-in visits to children's individual needs. The childminder has high expectations for children and helps them to develop secure foundations for their future learning. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has ensured that children have continued to access a wide variety of interesting activities. For instance, she has developed her outdoor area to extend the range of experiences available and to support children's physical skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for children. Children enjoy healthy, nutritious snacks and meals that support their well-being. For example, children are offered fresh fruit daily, such as strawberries, grapes and oranges. Children learn about the importance of oral hygiene and how to look after their teeth. The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She offers regular praise and encouragement, which helps children to feel valued and respected. The childminder sets a good example and is a positive role model. She promotes good manners and speaks clearly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She gathers detailed information when they start and builds on what they already know and can do. Children take part in activities that build on their interests. The childminder monitors progress and can identify any emerging concerns in children's learning. However, some activities provided for younger children are sometimes too challenging for their age and stage of development. Although children engage well, they do not become deeply engaged in the learning that it is intended. n Children begin to develop good levels of independence. For example, they make choices about their learning and select resources themselves. This prepares them effectively for future learning. Children develop the skills needed and become confident in their own ability. n The childminder offers good opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills. For example, children are encouraged to count. They learn

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need to do better?

to explore and understand size, quantity and positional language. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak positively about the childminder and their children's experiences at the setting. The childminder shares her observations of children's learning with parents. She works closely with parents to promote children's continuation of learning at home. For instance, she makes videos of herself reading familiar stories to be played at

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need to do better?

10 May 2022 home. Parents praise the level of communication they receive about their children's learning and development from the childminder. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's communication and language development. For example, she models clear words consistently and introduces new vocabulary throughout the day. However, on occasions, young children are not given enough time to think and respond to questions. n The childminder regularly attends training to maintain her skills and knowledge to work with children. For instance, she encourages children to drink water and eat healthy foods following her oral health training. She plans to access additional training to enhance her teaching skills even further. n The childminder supports children's understanding of the world. Children benefit from meaningful learning opportunities to explore the wider world around them.

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need to do better?

The childminder plans trips with children's interests in mind and provides opportunities that build on their social skills. They regularly visit local parks, farms and museums. Children develop their knowledge of their local community. n Children develop essential skills in readiness for pre-school. They are keen and motivated learners. The childminder has close partnerships with other professionals and promotes continuity of learning. For example, the childminder gathers information from teachers about what children are working on at school and plans her activities to support this. n The childminder's curriculum offers children opportunities to play and learn outdoors. The childminder knows and understands the benefits of outdoor play to promote children's physical and emotional well-being. For example, children are given plenty of play opportunities to jump and climb, which helps them to strengthen their large-muscle skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children effectively in her care. The childminder understands wider areas of safeguarding, including how to identify possible indicators that families are exposed to drug trafficking and extreme views and behaviours. The childminder has completed relevant training in safeguarding and is aware of her role and responsibilities. She can talk with confidence about what she would do in a range of scenarios. She is aware of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. Children are well supervised. The childminder develops children's awareness of staying safe. For example, she provides opportunities to practise road safety on outings.

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should:

10 May 2022 n review activities planned for younger children to ensure that they offer an appropriate level of challenge and help children to become deeply engaged in their play n provide children with the time they need to process their thoughts and formulate a response to an instruction or question.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481943 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10229705 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 10 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 24 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Robin Hood area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides wraparound care for children who attend local schools.

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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 her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector jointly observed a planned indoor activity. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector held a discussion with childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and the childminder's suitability to work with children.

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Inspection activities

10 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

10 May 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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