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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled during the time they spend with this dedicated childminder. They confidently select what they want to play with from the well- resourced playrooms. As they play, children's learning is enhanced through the childminder's skilful interactions with them. For example, when children find a telescope, they are encouraged to make a pirate ship using furniture. They dress up as pirates and tell the childminder they can see a shark in the sea. Children benefit from regular outings to local farms, parks and shops. They also travel further afield during school holidays, to the beach and the airport, for example. These opportunities help children to learn more about the world around them.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. They beam with pride when they are praised for taking turns and for sharing their toys. They have opportunities to socialise with other children at playgroups. This particularly supports children who had limited opportunities to meet others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children are spoken to with respect and kindness by the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. When children are upset or unsettled, the childminder is quick to respond to their needs, offering cuddles and reassurance. This supports children's emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a very good knowledge of how young children learn. She places considerable emphasis on supporting the development of children's speech and communication. She repeats vocabulary clearly to help younger children to copy simple words. Older children learn how to take part in conversations, as the childminder asks them questions about what they are doing. She gives children time to respond. As a result, children are learning to become confident communicators. n The childminder makes the most of spontaneous learning opportunities. Children develop their problem-solving skills when they decide to set up a pizza-delivery shop. They hunt for the right size boxes to transport the pizza. They take orders over the phone, agreeing the size, price and the time of delivery. Younger children become involved as they use ride-on cars to deliver the pizza. Children show high levels of concentration and perseverance as they work together as a

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team. n Children take part in a range of planned activities. The childminder considers how these will support individual children to make progress. However, at times, she tries to incorporate too many different areas of learning into these activities. This means that children do not always focus sufficiently on developing the new skills intended. For example, in a painting activity, children are asked to count, describe textures, identify colours, jump up and down and develop their finger

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6 September 2022 muscles by squeezing paint from tubes. n Children are encouraged and supported to do things for themselves when appropriate. They wash and dry their hands independently before eating. At snack time, they wash and cut their own fruit. Children who will soon be starting school or nursery practise using the fastenings on their favourite dressing-up outfits. This helps prepare children for the next stage in their education. n When playing in the home corner, the childminder helps children to identify healthy food. Children enjoy a range of fresh fruit for their snack. Parents are made aware of the types of food they should put in their children's lunch boxes. However, on the day of inspection, children bring in bottles of juice and sugary food. This does not consistently support children's health and well-being. n Written feedback from parents praises the effective way the childminder communicates with them. They welcome feedback about their children's

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learning. Parents report that they know their children are cared for extremely well. The childminder collects detailed information from parents about new starters. When children attend term-time only, the childminder contacts their parents after a long holiday, to find out if there are any changes she needs to know about. This enables her to ensure that children's needs are met effectively. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner, regularly considering how to improve her practice even further. She has identified additional training she plans to attend to develop her understanding of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge by attending appropriate training. As a result, she can confidently describe the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes an awareness of indicators of neglect, of female genital mutilation and of being exposed to domestic violence. The childminder knows what to do should she need to report any concerns about children's safety. She understands what to do if there are any allegations about herself or other childcare practitioners. Children are supervised vigilantly. Regular risk assessments also contribute to keeping children safe.

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should:

n focus activities more precisely on children's next steps in learning so that children make even more progress n continue to communicate with parents to promote the importance of healthy eating and drinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2561059 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10226000 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Morley, Leeds. The childminder is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises the early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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