Childminder in Leeds

This provision meets requirements

n The passionate childminder demonstrates her excellent knowledge and skills. She is clear on how she would implement a highly effective curriculum to meet children's individual needs. She has an excellent understanding of how to accurately plan, observe and assess children's learning to identify what they need to learn next. This includes the required progress check at age two. n The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of how to ensure children are well settled and develop confidence, independence, and self-care skills. She intends to gather a wealth of information from parents when children first start. This helps her to understand children's routines and what is important to them. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting a healthy diet for children. She intends to share menu ideas with parents, gather the views of children and ensure fresh drinking water and snacks are available. The

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childminder gives examples of encouraging children to learn about where food comes from and learning to grow their own plants and vegetables. She has an in-depth understanding of the importance of dental health and promoting oral hygiene for children. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting smooth transition arrangements for children. This includes sharing information with schools and other early years providers where children attend. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and care needs. n The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of safeguarding matters. She has a detailed policy in place, which she intends on sharing with parents when children first start at the setting. She keeps her knowledge up to date and is aware of the possible indicators of abuse. The childminder completes research and understands the impact of domestic violence on children's

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This provision meets requirements

emotional well-being. n Parental feedback is highly important to the childminder. She intends to gather regular information from parents. The childminder intends to share regular assessment information with parents regarding children's learning needs. She explains that she will support parents with ideas to try at home to help continue children's learning. n The childminder aims to provide daily physical activities for children. This will include outings and trips to a nearby field. She recognises that children's physical play is an integral part of their development. Therefore, she intends to ensure children have as much access to outdoor play as possible. n The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains that she intends to work closely with parents and professionals and help build on their skills. The childminder understands the importance of preparing children ready for school

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This provision meets requirements

25 May 2022 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420664 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064396 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 24 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Tingley, West Yorkshire. 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 early years qualification at level 3.

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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 Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

25 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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25 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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