Dalgleish, Kelly

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 thrive and make rapid progress in their development in the care of this warm, caring and highly skilled childminder. She uses her excellent knowledge of children to plan interesting and challenging activities that engage and stimulate them. The activities are based on children's interests and the next steps in their development. Children develop superb attitudes to learning. They are very inquisitive and persist at tasks very well. Toddlers spend a great deal of time playing with the water. They focus and develop their physical skills as they pour the water into different containers. Children are beginning to understand the concept of 'more' as the childminder helps them get more water from a larger container. They also make discoveries when they use water and large brushes to make marks and watch what happens as the sun dries their pictures.

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Children's behaviour is outstanding. They play cooperatively, share and take turns very well. For example, children decide to use a sand timer to make sure that they have equal time with the camera. Children are very helpful and kind to one another. When a child struggles with the top of their water bottle, another child quickly helps them. Pre-school children are very loving and caring towards toddlers. They laugh and play with them and pretend to tickle the toddler, which makes them all laugh. The childminder is very aware of children's needs. She immediately responds when children are tired or hungry and they settle quickly.

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n Children's communication and language skills develop exceptionally well. The childminder helps them enrich their vocabulary through play and conversations. For example, children learn the word 'refreshing' as they have drinks on a warm day. The childminder talks with them about what makes her feel refreshed and asks the children what they think might refresh them. This also helps children to consider their feelings and needs. n The childminder supports children's mathematical skills superbly. Mathematics is threaded through every activity that children do. For example, at snack time, the childminder discusses with children how they can share the last bagel. They talk about that if it is cut in half it makes two pieces and that gives them one piece each. Pre-school children recognise numbers up to 20 and learn to place them in order as they display the caterpillar circles on the fence. As a result, children

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make rapid progress in their mathematical development. n Children learn about the world around them, including the life cycles of butterflies and frogs. They observe how frogspawn changes into tadpoles and have conversations about what they see. The childminder encourages curiosity. When children ask questions, she points them in the direction of where they may find the answers, for example by looking in the books. This also helps

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21 June 2022 children to develop literacy skills as they begin to understand that information can be retrieved from books. n Children develop an excellent understanding of how to be safe and healthy through routines and activities. They learn about food that is good for them and are provided with a very healthy diet. Children know to wash their hands at important times of the day and why they need to get rid of germs. Pre-school children wipe their own noses and dispose of the tissue in the bin. The childminder reminds them to look in the mirror if they are unsure whether their nose is clean. Consequently, children are very confident and independent. n The childminder promotes equality and inclusivity to a high degree. There is a wide range of resources that promote diversity so that children see images of themselves and feel valued. Boys and girls take part in all activities. For example, boys take on nurturing roles as they pretend to get the dolls ready for

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bed or take them for a walk in the prams. Children are taken on outings on buses and to the Chinese supermarket to ensure that they all get the same life experiences. As a result, children learn about people's differences and similarities, and respect and value one another. n The childminder reviews and monitors her practice to a high degree. She is very clear about what she does well and what she wishes to further develop. For example, the childminder is currently developing a sensory area in her garden for children to explore. She keeps up to date with her training to enhance her skills and always ensures that courses attended are beneficial to the children. n Partnerships with parents and professionals involved in children's care and learning are extremely strong. Information is shared on a regular basis to ensure continuity. For example, the childminder shares planning and the next steps in children's development with the local pre-school. She also gives parents ideas on

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how they can support and continue their children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that children's safety is paramount. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about children in her care. The childminder keeps up to date with all aspects of child protection and maintains a first-aid certificate. Risk assessments of her home and resources are reviewed regularly to minimise any risks to children. The childminder maintains all required records and documentation, and these underpin her practice effectively. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, including in the sun. As a result, they are protected very well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290745 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10117374 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 8 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She is situated in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates Tuesday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She has an early years qualification at level 3. 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 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 childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took the written views of parents into account.

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21 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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21 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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