Gray, Andrea Kate

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has an effective policy in place and proactively ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date. She understands the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk. The childminder is fully aware of the process to follow when reporting any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder knows how to risk assess her home to ensure that children have a safe environment. The childminder explains how she talks to older children about road safety. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She shows a good understanding of child development and knows how to provide challenging and enjoyable activities. The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to carry out observations and assessments, including the progress check for

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children between the ages of two and three years. n The childminder discusses how she will provide regular opportunities for children to learn about living healthy lifestyles. She explains how she will provide a variety of healthy snacks and give children opportunities to develop their physical skills indoors and outdoors. n The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. She discusses how she will use age-appropriate behaviour techniques to promote positive behaviour. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of working in partnerships with parents and other professionals to ensure continuity of children's individual care and learning. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of promoting independent play and choice for children. She explains how she rotates resources to offer children a variety of experiences and activities that meet their ages, abilities and learning needs.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains that she understands the importance of self-evaluation, including seeking the views of parents and children when looking at ways to improve her service.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381970 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10070941 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 19 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Lofthouse area of Wakefield. She operates all year round from 6am to 9am, and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the provider 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 inspector looked around the premises and viewed the equipment and resources available. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and training of the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

28 June 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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28 June 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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