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 thrive in the childminder's enriching and nurturing environment. They show great enthusiasm for their learning and engage in activities for extended periods, relative to their ages. The childminder motivates children to 'have a go' through careful explanation and gentle encouragement. For example, when children want to practise opening and closing zips, she sensitively suggests how to hold the zip. This supports children to persevere until they achieve their goal.

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The provision is good

Children become fully absorbed in activities of their own choosing. They demonstrate resilience as they attempt to weave a frame with ribbons. Children learn that they need to hold the ribbons securely to stop them blowing in the wind. Children are proud of their achievements and relish the very genuine praise they receive from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children learn that they are important and valued, as they know their individual needs will be met. They understand that the childminder will recognise when a cuddle is needed. Children have expressions of contentment on their faces as they happily snuggle into the childminder's arms. The childminder talks softly to children and teaches them the language of feelings through the comforting words she uses.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements a well-sequenced curriculum. She uses what children already know and can do to offer activities to further develop their abilities. For example, children squeeze small bottles of glitter to develop their finger muscles and encourage their early writing skills. Children concentrate intently on these movements to ensure that the glitter goes exactly where they choose. n Children's behaviour is excellent. They are exceptionally respectful of each other and the childminder. They willingly let other children join their play and happily share resources and wait their turn. n The childminder is skilled at fostering children's love of books. She is an enthusiastic and engaging storyteller. The childminder gives children time to comment on the story and listens with interest to what they say. She encourages children to use resources to bring the stories to life. n The childminder supports children's developing communication and language

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skills very effectively. She gets down to children's level and gives them her undivided attention as they speak. The childminder knows to speak slowly and pronounce words correctly. She knows to link words to movements and objects, to support the vocabulary development of very young children. n Parents are exceptionally complimentary of the service the childminder provides. They praise the wide range of activities the childminder offers and the progress

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6 July 2022 which their children make in their development. Parents particularly praise the support given by the childminder to enable them to be confident in leaving their children in her care. n The childminder skilfully manages children's transitions between home and her provision. Children have as many settling-in visits as they require. This ensures that they are comfortable and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder works closely with the local nursery and school. She ensures that staff have relevant information about children prior to children beginning with them. The childminder maintains a constant dialogue with other settings to ensure continuity of children's care and learning, n The childminder offers children many opportunities to learn about their external environment. She makes excellent use of the local parks and nearby woodland areas to further develop children's understanding of the natural world. For

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example, children excitedly watch as squirrels move through nearby trees. They notice as squirrels run across tree branches and try to guess where the squirrel will move next. n Older children show high levels of independence and a good understanding of meeting their own self-care needs. For example, they know when to wash their hands and carefully rub between their fingers to remove dirt and germs. However, the childminder is not consistent in using routines to further develop children's independence skills. For example, she does not encourage children to help to prepare their own snacks and lunches. n The childminder works very closely with a co-childminder. They share a passion for childcare and have a vision for their provision to be the very best it can be. The childminder and her co-childminder consistently access training. For example, they have recently completed communication and language training.

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need to do better?

This has enhanced their understanding of how to access further support for children who may need extra help.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children who may be at risk of harm. She is alert to possible indicators of when a child may need help, and she knows the relevant agencies to contact for guidance. The childminder accesses child protection training and is aware of the correct procedure to take should there be an allegation made against her. The premises are secure. The childminder carries out daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure that they remain safe for children to use.

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should:

6 July 2022 n develop consistency in using routines to further enable children's independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385086 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10218664 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 10 Date of previous inspection 1 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She works alongside another registered childminder from their home in East Ardsley, near Wakefield. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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 the evaluation of the setting. n A joint observation of an activity was carried out with the childminder. n Activities were observed during the inspection and the inspector assessed the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. n The written views and opinions of parents were taken account of during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

6 July 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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6 July 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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