Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has a warm and caring approach that puts children at ease. They are happy, safe and confident in her care. Babies snuggle closely for reassurance after waking from their nap. Once comforted, they happily explore the range of age-appropriate toys that the childminder provides for them. Older children show that they trust the childminder and enjoy her company. They involve her in their games and they laugh together while they play.

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The provision requires improvement

Although the childminder provides some activities that children enjoy, she does not focus well enough on helping children to learn more. That said, the childminder supports children's learning reasonably well when they play. Babies develop good physical skills, learning to pull themselves up and walk with gentle encouragement from the childminder. Pre-school children share what they have learned elsewhere, identifying the numbers and letters on a pretend laptop computer.

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The provision requires improvement

Despite the weaknesses in teaching, children are eager to learn and join in games with enthusiasm. They concentrate well, for example, when designing and colouring butterflies. Children are curious and inquisitive, and show a great interest in what visitors do. Older children show concern and consideration for younger children. For example, they sing to them and try to make them laugh and smile.

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need to do better?

n Although the childminder has an appropriate understanding of how to assess children's learning, she does not use this effectively to identify what children need to learn next. Her intent for children's learning is often weak. The childminder does not take good enough account of children's needs and interests to help ensure that they make consistently good progress. n Pre-school children show that they are confident learners. They select toys and games, and develop their own ideas while they play. However, the childminder provides resources for children that are not always age-appropriate, and they play games and activities that are designed for much younger children. This does not challenge children to develop their knowledge and skills. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She models new words clearly, encouraging children to copy her lip and tongue movements to pronounce words clearly. Babies babble happily during

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their play. Older children are very articulate and use a broad vocabulary. n Parents are happy with the care and learning experiences that the childminder provides their children. They describe her as being warm and friendly, and say that their children love to attend. Parents of older children who attend appreciate the childminder's attention to those children who need extra support with their learning and behaviour.

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need to do better?

18 May 2022 n The childminder acknowledges that she has not taken steps to maintain and refresh her understanding of how to effectively support young children's learning. She lacks some skills and knowledge necessary to provide a high- quality, broad and balanced curriculum that supports all children's learning consistently well. n The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend. This helps her to plan activities around themes that children are familiar with. For example, the childminder uses a familiar book to help children to think of ideas about what to draw. n Children are beginning to understand how to keep themselves healthy. The childminder teaches them about good hygiene procedures. Children wash their hands after using tissues and before meals. They benefit from plenty of fresh and exercise, for example, on walks in the local community. n The childminder offers children plenty of attention and praise. She encourages

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them to use good manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder has consistent expectations and boundaries for children's behaviour. Children follow instructions and behave well. n Children are eager to please. They relish the opportunity to help others. For example, pre-school children bring toys to the table for younger children to play with while they wait for lunch. They take responsibility for their own belongings, such as putting their shoes away on arrival. The childminder supports their independence well, encouraging them to do things for themselves. n The childminder does not reflect children's diverse experiences and values in her setting. She does not learn more about other languages that children speak at home. The childminder does not help children to understand and respect the preferences of their peers, such as a vegetarian diet. This does not help children to value their own uniqueness and show respect for others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date. For example, she has attended a recent training course and shares information with other childminders. This contributes to the childminder's good knowledge of how to identify children who may be at risk from harm, and how to respond to and report her concerns. The childminder understands different aspects of safeguarding, such as the potential impact on children from parental involvement with drugs and alcohol. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She carries out regular checks to make sure that all areas and equipment are suitable for children.

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Due date

consider the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child when planning activities 30/06/2022

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Due date

provide appropriately challenging activities and experiences, particularly for pre-school children, that help them to learn more and remember more. 30/06/2022

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should:

n access professional development opportunities to help to improve the quality of education to consistently good levels n help children to value what makes them unique, and teach them to understand and respect the differences between themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360129 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10229529 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 18 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Alwoodley, Leeds. She operates her service during term time from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides childcare during the school holidays on request.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childcare and talked about how she supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder talked to the inspector about the leadership and management of the setting. The inspector looked at relevant documents provided, including evidence of the suitability checks carried out on members of the household. n The inspector spoke children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also spoke to a parent and took account of the views of other parents from written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

18 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

18 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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