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 Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's nurturing care. They receive a warm welcome when they arrive. They find their names on the chart in the hall to register their attendance. They take off their shoes and hurry off to meet their friends. Children thoroughly enjoy engaging in the wide variety of play and learning opportunities, both inside and outdoors. They listen carefully and follow instructions when joining in the actions to favourite songs. They squeal with excitement as the music speeds up. However, sometimes activities are not sufficiently focused on children's next steps in learning. This means that children are not consistently making as much progress as they could.

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The provision requires improvement

Children communicate with the childminder and her assistant in both English and their home language. When they need help to understand how to complete a counting activity, explanations in their home language help them to complete the task. This promotes children's self-esteem. At times, children do not hear enough new words to ensure they make good progress in developing their speech and communication skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations of the children. She wants to ensure they are ready to go to school. This is the focus of her curriculum. She includes many activities to develop children's understanding of letter sounds, counting and identifying shapes and colours. She understands how to sequence children's learning. However, the activities and resources do not always provide opportunities for children to progress. For example, she identifies that some children need to work on counting and recognising numbers from five to ten. However, a number line on display and a counting activity only go up to five. At breakfast, children do not identify the shapes of the sandwiches or waffles even though this is a next step for some children. n The childminder and her assistant appreciate the benefits for children of learning both English and their home language. They make accurate assessments of children's speech and language development. However, new words and phrases

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need to do better?

are not modelled enough. For example, in a sensory activity, they are not encouraged to name the objects or describe the textures or smells. At times, the most confident children receive more attention than their peers. Some of the quieter children are not given enough time to respond to questions. n Children enjoy choosing books to read together but the choice available is limited. Most are books to help children to identify objects, such as animal or shapes. Children start to listen attentively to a book about being kind. However, they lose interest because it is too difficult to understand. Children are not provided with enough opportunities to listen to a wider range of stories. As a

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need to do better?

24 May 2022 result, opportunities to develop children's love of reading are overlooked. n The childminder explains the importance of helping children develop their independence. Children know when to wash their hands and do this confidently on their own. They select resources themselves because the learning environment is well organised. However, the childminder's approach is not consistent. She takes off children's jumpers for them. Meals are prepared in the kitchen with no involvement from the children. n Children's behaviour is, generally, very good. They are learning the importance of sharing and taking turns. The childminder feels this is important as they missed out on opportunities to socialise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children are encouraged to talk about how they are feeling. A wall display helps them to understand different emotions. The childminder tells the children she is happy when they are with her. This promotes children's emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n Partnership with parents is effective. Parents are pleased with the progress their children are making. They are extremely grateful for the support the childminder gives them, for example guidance on how to potty train their children. n The childminder shows a real passion for her role. She is a reflective practitioner. Both the childminder and her assistant access regular training. They welcome feedback as they understand this will help to improve their practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in relation to children's safety. She carries out checks to make sure her premises are safe and secure. She teaches children about road safety when they are out and about. The childminder has a detailed knowledge of how to identify the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She is aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder and her assistant know how to report any allegations against an adult who works with children.

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should:

n ensure activities are more sharply focused on supporting children to develop their next steps in learning n support children's speech and communication by introducing more new vocabulary, in both English and children's home language, and by providing more opportunities for quieter children to join in discussions and answer questions n increase the range of books and stories available to children to enhance their literacy skills n promote children's independence more consistently, especially at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2520298 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10225998 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants. The childminder 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 received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

24 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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