Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in the care of this dedicated and highly conscientious childminder. Their individual needs are met exceptionally well. This is because the childminder has a detailed knowledge of each child's needs. Children receive a warm welcome and leave their parents readily for a cuddle from the childminder. Even the youngest children know the routine of the day and take their shoes off and wash their hands on arrival. They quickly feel secure and confidently choose from a wide range of different play opportunities. Children beam with delight as they watch 'popper' toys spring into the air, and they ask for the childminder to do this again. Children develop their confidence in the childminder's calm and nurturing care.

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop a love of learning from the very start of their time with the childminder. Parents report that the older children who attend know more about the natural world than they do themselves. Children benefit from the childminder's extensive knowledge of the natural world. They go on regular nature walks. In the childminder's garden, children grow a huge variety of different fruit and vegetables. Children also learn about the importance of caring for the environment by recycling and litter picking. This supports children to be thoughtful and aware of the importance of looking after the planet.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from the childminder's meticulous planning. She carefully considers how new learning can be linked to children's interests through stimulating topics. She skilfully includes counting and recognition of letter sounds into children's play. Even the youngest children are enthralled as they place toys into the pockets of an alphabet wall hanging. This helps children to make excellent progress across the curriculum. n The development of children's speech and communication is at the heart of the childminder's practice. She provides a running commentary as younger children play. She is constantly introducing new vocabulary. She describes a lion's mane as 'shaggy' and points out the bubbles that a fish is blowing. As younger children start to vocalise and communicate, she takes time to identify what they are trying to say. This supports children's emotional security as their needs are identified and met.

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n The childminder has a book for every occasion in her extensive library. She uses stories to introduce new topics. Children snuggle up and are thoroughly engaged as she reads books about animals from around the world. They excitedly open the flaps on the book 'Dear Zoo' to reveal the hidden animals. The childminder helps children to understand significant events, such as the arrival of a a new baby or starting school, by sharing stories on these themes. The childminder's approach to introducing literacy helps children to develop a love of books and

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19 May 2022 reading. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop the characteristics of effective learning. When completing a jigsaw puzzle, she lets the children persevere to manipulate the wooden pieces into the holes. She gently prompts them to try again when they do not initially succeed at a task. Children are praised as they concentrate when playing independently. n Children's care needs are met extremely well. The childminder talks to the children respectfully as she changes their nappies. She sings lullabies as they drift off to sleep. The childminder helps children to put on their own aprons and shows them how to use a spoon to feed themselves. n Parents are delighted with the care the childminder provides. They value how she supports children to become confident learners. The childminder provides each child with scrapbooks to work on at home. These include activities to help

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children understand more about the importance of healthy eating. The daily diaries the childminder provides are written in considerable detail. Parents comment on how much they enjoy finding out about the 'amazing' things the children are learning each day. n As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has made some changes to her daily routine, especially in relation to hygiene practices. She is sensitive to any gaps in children's learning because of the pandemic. She swiftly puts in place plans to address any areas she identifies. For example, she uses a lot of games to help children of all ages to play together and form friendships. n The childminder is an extremely reflective practitioner. She attends regular training to ensure that she is providing the best possible experience for the children. The childminder evaluates what she has learned and considers the impact this might have on her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes her responsibility for ensuring that children are safe extremely seriously. She updates her safeguarding training regularly. The childminder has clear policies and procedures in place should she be worried that a child may be at risk of harm. She can confidently describe the signs and symptoms of different forms of abuse. Regular checks of the house and garden are carried out to ensure that any risks are removed. The childminder teaches the children how to stay safe when walking to and from school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319545 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10117242 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 10 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder has been operating since 1987 and lives in the Moortown area of Leeds. She provides care all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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 and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of 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

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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Inspection activities

19 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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