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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are happy, content and settled in this setting. Parents say that their children love to attend and some even want to come on a weekend. Children approach the childminder and her assistant with much affection. They are very confident as they explore the environment and have lots of fun as they play with their peers. Overall, they engage well in activities. For example, most children are captivated at story time as they listen to favourites, such as 'The Gruffalo'. They enthusiastically join in with action songs, such as 'Leo the Lion', and they sound out impressive roars. Much fun is had during water play. Children giggle and laugh with delight as they keep cool by splashing in the water.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models for the children. They support children to play together amicably. They teach them about the importance of being kind and caring. Children's behaviour is very good. They quickly learn about important routines, such as handwashing before eating. They learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, when using equipment in the outdoor area.

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The provision is good

The childminder continues to maintain high standards of hygiene as implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect everyone's health.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, significant improvements have been made and embedded in practice. The childminder has worked very closely with her local authority early years improvement team to address the actions raised. Consequently, requirements for registration are now met and the quality of education for children is much improved. n The childminder's observations and knowledge of children helps her to support them to make good progress in their learning. She and her assistant are clear about what they want children to learn. They support children's emerging speech and language skills well. They talk with children as they play, describing things for them and introducing new words. n The childminder knows that most children love playing outside in the fresh air and they spend a considerable amount of time outdoors. The childminder recognises that this has many benefits for their learning and well-being.

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need to do better?

However, she has not considered how she can fully promote all areas of learning in this space. For example, books for children to access independently are stored in the indoor area and not readily available outdoors. n Overall, children are supported well by the childminder and her assistant. They are aware of individual needs, such as when children are tired or hungry and address these quickly. However, they do not always consider how group activities, such as story times, could be better organised to help the youngest

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need to do better?

20 July 2022 children concentrate fully. n Children's health is fully promoted. High standards of hygiene are maintained throughout all areas. The childminder and her assistant follow good routines when completing routine tasks, such as nappy changing. They work with parents to ensure that the food children eat is nutritious and that dietary needs are suitably catered for. n Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents speak very highly about the setting and the care their children receive. They appreciate the childminder's flexibility to meet their family needs. n The childminder is keen to develop the provision to the highest standards. She evaluates her practice and identifies training opportunities to help her improve outcomes for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children are kept safe. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the procedures to follow should they have any safeguarding concerns. They recognise the possible indicators of abuse and neglect and complete training, so that their knowledge is updated. Effective steps are taken to ensure risks to children are minimised. The setting is safe and secure, and the childminder carries out daily safety checks.

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should:

n review the range of resources available in the outdoor area to ensure all areas of learning are promoted fully n organise activities, such as story time more effectively to ensure younger children remain engaged and focused.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2572444 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10231486 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 11 February 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She operates her service Monday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. Sessions run from 7.30am until 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and from 7.30am until 5pm on Fridays. The childminder offers funded early education places for two-, three- and four- year-old children. The childminder works regularly with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, the assistant and the children, and reviewed the impact on the children. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability and children's records. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder to assess the quality of teaching. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

20 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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Inspection activities

20 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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