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 warm and nurturing care. They form strong bonds with the childminder. They readily go to her for comfort and reassurance. They are regularly praised for being helpful and kind to each other. Older children benefit from time sharing books with the childminder when the younger children are sleeping. This supports children's emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy taking part in the wealth of activities the childminder plans, both indoors and outside. They have many opportunities to learn as they play with water, mud, and foam. Children giggle with delight as they jump around the room like bunnies, when joining in with familiar songs and rhymes. Children regularly visit places of interest, such as museums and parks. They often travel on public transport. This helps them to learn more about their local community.

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The provision is good

Parents are very appreciative of the support the childminder provided to them during the COVID-19 pandemic. They welcome the advice the childminder gives them about their children's learning and development. They say that their children's time with the childminder helps them to be very well prepared for starting school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that the children can develop their knowledge and skills in all areas of the curriculum. For example, she skilfully introduces mathematics and literacy as children plant sunflower seeds. Children develop their small- muscle skills as they scoop the compost and put it into pots. They learn about what plants need to help them grow as they look at a book together. They then carefully water their seeds and place them in the sunshine. n There is an emphasis on supporting children to develop their speech and communication. The childminder asks the children lots of questions and introduces some new vocabulary as they play. At times, the youngest children would benefit from the childminder providing a commentary of what they are doing, to help them to hear even more new words. For example, in sensory play, she could include more description of the textures and smells the children are

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need to do better?

experiencing. n Children make good progress from their starting points. This is because the childminder knows them very well. She can confidently explain where children are in their development and what she plans to do next to support their learning. She has a good understanding of how to support children's learning. She effectively models new skills, such as how to fill a container using a funnel. She shows children how to count accurately by pointing to items in turn. n The childminder ensures the children can access a wide variety of resources. She

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need to do better?

17 May 2022 knows that the children particularly enjoy learning through messy play. However, at times, she introduces too many different activities in a short time. This does not give children time to develop their concentration or perseverance. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to become more independent. They know where to put their personal belongings when they arrive in the morning. They fetch their own bags when it is time for nappy change. The childminder helps younger children to pour their own water. Older children butter their own toast. n Children's behaviour is extremely good. They receive lots of praise throughout the day. This promotes their self-esteem and builds their confidence. When it is time to tidy up, the children are very keen to join in. Older children willingly help the childminder to set the table at lunchtime. The childminder reminds children to use good manners. She acts as an excellent role model, treating children with

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need to do better?

respect and kindness. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She ensures she keeps up to date with training. She regularly reviews the resources she has available. She is keen to identify ways she could improve her provision even more.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She can describe the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of being harmed. This includes an awareness of broader safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and online safety. She knows how to make referrals should she have any concerns about children's safety. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She is extremely vigilant in her supervision of children.

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should:

n support children's speech and communication by introducing more vocabulary to younger children as they play n give more opportunities for children to sustain concentration and perseverance in their play, by reducing the number of planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281288 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10229493 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 16 Date of previous inspection 16 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Rawdon, Leeds. She operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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 observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal and written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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Inspection activities

17 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

17 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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