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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Babies are confident and inquisitive. They play happily and eagerly explore the appealing play spaces that the childminder provides. Toddlers show that they feel secure, approaching visitors to share their experience. They seek out adults to show them what they have achieved. A two-year-old child beams with pride when he shows an adult the tower he has built. Older children enjoy imaginary play. They pretend to bake cookies for their friends by mixing the ingredients and cooking them in the oven. Adults join in and make learning fun. They extend children's learning during play, for example, by encouraging them to count out ingredients.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans carefully, overall, to help all children to make the progress they are capable of. Children are keen to learn and share their ideas. They develop new skills quickly and achieve well. Children of all ages get plenty of fresh air and exercise, for example, during play sessions in the garden. They giggle as they try to catch bubbles that their friends blow. Adults use clear and appropriate language with children. Children enjoy songs and rhymes, and join in with words and actions. This helps their language development and contributes to the good skills they demonstrate in this area of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder strives to provide high-quality care and learning for children. She supports her assistants very well to help her to achieve this. There are good opportunities for professional development and new learning is shared among the team. This contributes to the childminder's strong capacity for ongoing improvement. n Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides and they feel involved and valued in their children's learning. Many parents commend the childminder's commitment to supporting children's developing language. This is a strength that is reflected in the childminder's teaching and in children's achievements. n Children benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum, overall, that takes account of what children need to learn next. This helps them to achieve well across all areas of learning. However, the childminder has not fully considered ways to support pre-school children's early writing skills to the very highest

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need to do better?

levels. n The childminder has a secure understanding of child development. This helps her to swiftly identify children who may need extra support with some aspects of their learning. She works with parents to develop strategies and help children to catch up quickly in their learning. n Children are inquisitive and busy learners during their self-led play. The

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18 May 2022 childminder plans specific activities, led by adults, to support particular aspects of children's development. However, some children engage less well during these activities, and miss out on these valuable, focused learning opportunities. n The childminder listens to children and takes full account of their interests and preferences when planning for their learning. She encourages them to consider one another's feelings. Children show care and consideration for one another and celebrate their achievements together. This contributes to their high levels of self-esteem. n Routines are relaxed and unhurried. The childminder uses opportunities that arise to teach children to be more independent. For example, she ensures they have plenty of time to learn to put on and take off their shoes. n Children learn about ways to keep themselves healthy. They learn about foods that help them to grow during discussions at snack time. They develop good

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hygiene habits, such as washing their hands before eating. n The childminder encourages children's positive behaviour. However, sometimes, she does not make her expectations clear. She sometimes asks children questions at times when they need to follow instructions. For example, they say 'no' when asked if they would like to wash their hands. Children then become frustrated when she then explains that they must wash their hands. n Children learn about what makes then unique. The childminder ensures that her provision reflects the diverse experiences of the children who attend. For example, she incorporates words from languages other than English to help ensure that all children feel valued and included.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She keeps her knowledge up to date, for example, through regular training and seeking information from the local safeguarding partnership. She trains her assistants to understand and follow her clear procedures. This helps to ensure that all adults are aware of the signs that can indicate a child is at risk from harm. This includes dangers posed by wider aspects of safeguarding, such as extreme views and behaviours. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare, or about the suitability of any adults in contact with children.

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should:

n provide even more opportunities for pre-school children to make marks and early attempts at writing n review the organisation of adult-focused activities to develop further ways to engage children even more effectively in their learning

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should:

18 May 2022 n consistently give children clear information and instructions about what is expected of them to help to support their good behaviour even more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2535351 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10215187 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in the Stanningley/Pudsey area of Leeds. She works with two assistants. The childminder's service is open all year round from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 6 and one assistant has a qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childcare and talked about the curriculum. 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 leadership and management of the setting. The inspector looked at relevant documents provided, including evidence of the suitability checks carried out on assistants and members of the household. n The inspector and childminder observed activities carried out by assistants. n The inspector spoke to assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also spoke to a number of parents over the telephone and took

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account of the views of others from written feedback provided.

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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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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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