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 excel in the care of this experienced and knowledgeable childminder. They form very strong bonds with her and show that they feel safe and secure. Young children enthusiastically play imaginative games. For example, they give their doll 'babies' a bottle of milk and excitedly prepare a pretend snack for the childminder. Children engage in sensory activities. For example, they have fun as they explore play dough made with fresh lavender. Children excitedly choose items from a 'song sack' created by the childminder. For example, they select a crocodile from the sack and recognise that it goes with the action rhyme, 'Row, row, row your boat'.

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The provision is outstanding

Children display exemplary behaviour helped by the outstanding role modelling of the childminder. She provides children with clear explanations as they play and learn. Children are extremely polite and share toys. Clear boundaries are consistently reinforced. Children show enthusiasm and are keen to contribute and learn. Children develop independence at a young age. For example, they set the table for snack and attempt to put on their own shoes when they go outside. Children spend a lot of time outdoors, where they learn how to take risks safely and develop their physical skills. Children learn about the natural environment in many activities. For example, they plant flowers and help to care for the vegetables that are growing. Children observe and learn first hand about the life cycle of caterpillars changing into butterflies.

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need to do better?

n The childminder devises a rich and extremely well-thought-out curriculum that keeps children wonderfully engaged and enthusiastic in their play and learning. As a result, children make rapid and sustained progress. The childminder has robust systems to measure and check children's learning. She uses this information to make certain that any gaps in their progress are promptly filled. Children are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder has an honourable attitude towards her use of self-evaluation. She is highly reactive to adapting and changing her practice to meet the evolving individual needs of the children in her care. For example, she undertakes specialist training. She reflects on training opportunities to constantly improve her practice, and shares her newly gained knowledge with parents. n The childminder ensures that children reach their fullest potential. She uses her

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high-quality practice to support children's increasing mathematical awareness. Children count their strawberries at snack time, and work out how many cups they need if everyone wants a drink. They talk about 'spheres' and 'quarters' as they play with play dough and discuss shapes. At every opportunity, the childminder introduces mathematical language to fully support children's knowledge and understanding.

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5 July 2022 n Children accompany the childminder on many adventures to broaden their experiences and learn about the immediate community around them. For example, the childminder plans visits to farms to help children learn about animals. She takes children to visit local areas to learn about the local history and about coal mining. n Children are exceptionally confident in speaking and in making their own views and opinions heard. For example, they choose their snacks and decide which activity they would like to do next. The childminder strongly believes that the books and rhymes she offers children help them to develop new knowledge. n The childminder successfully teaches children about oral health. Children brush their teeth after breakfast and are introduced to toothbrushes in their play. They explore sets of teeth and practise cleaning these. n The childminder supports children's development in communication and

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language exceptionally well. She models new words, such as 'juicy' and 'delicious', and asks children questions. This helps them form new ideas and express their own thoughts clearly through their speech. Children learn about other languages. For example, they listen to stories in French. n The childminder has excellent and highly successful partnerships with parents and shares information with other settings that children attend. She ensures that parents are constantly involved with their children's achievements and regularly shares children's changing interests and abilities. Parents comment on the 'professional, organised and very caring childminder'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is highly skilled and knowledgeable in protecting the children in her care. She is extremely confident in how she would identify potential signs of abuse and how she would report any concerns quickly, to support a child's welfare. This includes signs that could indicate a child is at risk of radicalisation or extreme views. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures. Monthly fire drills are in place to ensure that children are fully aware of the evacuation process. Children demonstrate their knowledge of how to use knives and scissors safely, under the close supervision of the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320019 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10117261 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 18 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in the East Ardsley area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder can provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children, and holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

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

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