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 safe and have secure attachments with the kind and gentle childminder. They are comfortable in her care and enjoy their time in the homely setting that she has created. The childminder knows the children well. She observes them closely to find out their interests and what they know and can do. The childminder uses this information to provide a broad curriculum which focuses on what children need to learn next. For example, children take it in turns to stack bricks on top of each other to build a tower and learn about shapes. The childminder shows them a square. Children find other square shapes and hold them high in the air, repeating the word 'square'. They begin to count how many bricks they have.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She teaches them right from wrong through gentle reminders about the rules and boundaries in place. Children enjoy the social interactions of the childminder. For example, she sings and talks to them during care routines and as they play. Children happily follow simple expectations and daily care routines, such as washing their hands before eating. Young children readily approach the table at snack time, which demonstrates their understanding of what happens next.

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n Children enjoy singing their favourite songs and listening to familiar stories. They enjoy making shakers and use them to develop their sense of rhythm as they sing along. The childminder chooses books carefully to support all aspects of children's learning. For example, she reads the story about a hungry caterpillar. This helps children to understand the life cycle of the butterfly. She ensures that children hear the correct pronunciation of letter sounds and narrates as they play. This helps to ensure that children hear a rich variety of language as they develop their communication skills. n The childminder teaches younger children how to recognise and name colours in everyday situations. She encourages children to identify colours of the clothing they are wearing and to look for colours in the environment. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for children. The children enjoy trying a variety of healthy foods which are freshly prepared by the childminder.

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The childminder encourages daily exercise indoors and outdoors. For instance, children develop their core strength as they balance and spin on a balance board. They are encouraged to develop their small-muscle skills and hand-to-eye coordination. Children use scoops to fill containers with dried ingredients, such as pasta and beans. n Children learn about the world around them though visits to different places of interest. The childminder makes use of the local area and regularly takes

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19 May 2022 children for walks to the park and to playgroups. This helps them to observe the similarities and differences between themselves and others from an early age. The childminder reinforces this, for example, by reflecting diversity within books, resources and visual images. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She spends time getting to know the children and their families before they start with her. She shares information with parents about their child's progress on a regular basis. Parents are kept informed about what their child has enjoyed doing and how this can be extended at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They feel that their children are making progress and that the childminder has helped their children to become confident and sociable individuals. n The childminder demonstrates a genuine enjoyment of her work. She reviews her own provision and makes improvements. The childminder keeps up to date

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need to do better?

with mandatory training, such as safeguarding, to keep her knowledge current. However, she does not focus on professional development opportunities as well as she could, to help further extend her teaching skills. n Children are beginning to develop their independence. However, at times, the childminder does things for the children instead of letting them have a go themselves, such as wiping their nose and tidying up the toys.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard and promote children's welfare. This includes where children may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours or views. She fully understands how to report her concerns in order to protect children from harm. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment for the children. She carries out daily checks to enable her to identify any risks, and ensures that children are well supervised. The childminder demonstrates safe practices, such as securing young children on booster seats at the table to eat.

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should:

n build further on professional development opportunities, to help strengthen knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level n develop children's independence further so that they have more opportunities to do things for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472173 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10236295 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 7 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Horsforth, Leeds. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications. The childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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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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