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 build wonderfully strong relationships and attachments with the childminder and her assistant. This helps children feel safe and secure. Children arrive to the setting excited and eager to play. They receive lots of encouragement and praise for their achievements. Children are well motivated, develop a strong sense of belonging and grow in self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistant act as positive role models with their kind and caring approach. Children are reminded to use their good manners. They are encouraged to share, cooperate and take turns with resources. This helps children learn how to manage their own feelings and behaviour.

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The provision is good

Children make good rates of progress and are well prepared for their future learning and eventual move to school. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She completes accurate assessments of children's learning to identify any gaps in their development and what they need to learn next. In partnership with her assistant, she effectively implements a broad curriculum that takes account of children's individual learning needs and interests. This helps to ensure children receive the targeted support that they need in their learning.

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n The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She keeps them updated about the progress their children are making and suggests ways to help continue their learning at home. Parents speak fondly of the childminder and her assistant. They are complimentary about the level of progress their children are making and the care provided. n The childminder and her assistant maximise opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills. For example, children have fun completing simple mathematical equations as they help to prepare snack. Younger children count the number of pieces of fruit in a group. Older children learn how to use an abacus to complete simple addition sums. Children show they are proud of their achievements as they use the abacus independently to check their answers. n Children develop a love of reading and gain good literacy skills. Children thoroughly enjoying listening to familiar stories. They eagerly find animals

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hidden around the setting and use these to help retell stories. Children enjoy listening to nursery rhymes. Older children express themselves freely, moving their whole bodies to the rhythm of the song. Younger children join in with completing actions. n Children participate in creative activities with enthusiasm. Younger children develop good pencil control and dexterity as they use a range of media and materials to make pictures. Older children find their name on place mats and

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19 May 2022 practise writing these to label their picture. Children learn the different letters sounds in their name and confidently repeat these. n The childminder skilfully supports children to develop their understanding of the world beyond their own experiences. Children learn about what makes them special and unique. They read books and play with resources to compare their similarities and differences. Children develop good levels of confidence and social skills. They go on outings in the local community and learn about different people who help us. n Children learn to manage their own self-care and become increasingly independent. They follow good hygiene practices, such as handwashing routines before mealtimes. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. This helps to support their awareness of being healthy. n The childminder and her assistant work well together as a team, and share the

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same enthusiasm and drive. However, the childminder does not monitor or evaluate the quality of teaching. This does not help raise the already good standard of practice to a consistently higher level. For example, occasionally, the childminder and her assistant do not give children enough time to respond to their questions during some adult-led activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant access regular training to keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date. They have a good knowledge of how to recognise the signs and indicators of abuse. They understand how to respond to concerns about children's welfare and when to refer these to the relevant agencies. This includes in the event of an allegation being made. The childminder completes thorough daily checks to ensure all areas of the premises are safe and secure for children to access.

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should:

n focus more precisely on evaluating and identifying ways to help raise the quality of teaching to a consistently higher level n consistently give children the space and time that they need to think and respond to the questions they are asked.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217315 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10225915 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 11 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Crossgates, Leeds. She opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The childminder works with an assistant. They both hold a suitable qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded early education places 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 provider. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk, and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n A joint evaluation of an activity was completed with the childminder. n The inspector had discussions with the childminding assistant and parents, at convenient times during the inspection, and took account of their views. n The inspector reviewed a sample of key documentation, including policies, procedures and other records regarding health and safety.

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Inspection activities

19 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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