Hudson, Teresa

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children enjoy a range of activities that interest them and sustain their attention. However, the program for learning that the childminder plans and puts into place does not consistently focus on what will help children to learn best. Despite this, children are motivated and curious learners. They choose toys to explore by themselves, such as coloured bricks and dinosaurs.

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The provision requires improvement

Despite weaknesses in the educational programme of activities, all children are happy. They feel secure and content in the childminder's care. Children are imaginative and use a good range of vocabulary in their play. For example, they discuss the benefits of eating healthy foods with the childminder, while pretending to cook. Older children acquire skills for their next stage of learning. For instance, they can count confidently and use mathematical language as they play a sorting game

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The provision requires improvement

Children behave well. They listen to the childminder and follow simple instructions. Children begin to learn how to put their toys away and take turns with their friends. They show interest in stories as they sit on the childminder's lap and look at books. Children are beginning to learn how to turn the pages. They beam when they receive praise and encouragement from the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made some improvements to the service she provides since her last inspection. She has completed some training and engaged with her local authority development worker for support. She is aware that she needs to continue to increase her knowledge of changes to the early years foundation stage. In addition, she is continuing to read relevant literature. n The quality of teaching is not good. The childminder is aware of the next steps in learning for some of the children in her care. However, she does not extend children's knowledge and skills in their play. Activities are not planned for children effectively. This means that although children make some progress, the childminder does not support them fully to make the best progress they can. n The childminder has provided activities that focus on some of the seven areas of learning. However, she sometimes has unrealistic expectations of what children

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know and need to learn next. For example, she focuses too heavily on teaching young children mathematical concepts that are above their level of understanding. n Children are encouraged to be independent. They put on their own coats and shoes and manage self-care skills, such as wiping their noses. The childminder encourages children to develop good hygiene habits, including effective handwashing routines. She prepares healthy snacks for the children in her care.

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need to do better?

6 September 2022 n The childminder supports children's language development. She asks questions to make children think. She provides a running commentary as they play, supporting children to hear words. She repeats words and encourages them to repeat back to her. However, the childminder does not consistently model the correct pronunciation of words. This has a negative impact on children's growing understanding. n Children have an inviting place to play and independently access some resources in the welcoming playroom. Adults lead some activities, engaging children in a range of experiences. For example, with the childminder, they look in the garden to spot a range of different wildlife. Children are excited to spot the birds flying overhead. n Children's physical development is promoted well. The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities for outdoor play and exercise, making good use of the outdoor area. For example, children play games, such as hopscotch,

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need to do better?

and enjoy exploring large play equipment together. This supports children's self- esteem and confidence. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents speak positively about the childminder and her impact on children's development. They commend the daily communication. Parents describe the childminder as 'friendly' and 'approachable'. n Children have lots of opportunity to explore the local community. They visit the library, parks, shops and other areas of interest. Children talk with the inspector about their recent trip to the library.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection. She has completed training and engaged with her local authority development worker for support. The childminder has a suitable understanding of her role and responsibilities for child protection, including wider safeguarding issues. She understands the signs and indicators that may mean a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household.

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Due date

6 September 2022 improve the planning and implementation of the curriculum to ensure that it is ambitious, sequenced and builds on what children know and can do in order to maximise their learning. 16/09/2022

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to hear the correct pronunciation of words, to further enhance their communication skills n review the teaching of mathematical skills, particularly to very young children, to ensure that it is developmentally more appropriate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320054 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10238636 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 5 Date of previous inspection 31 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Beeston, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

6 September 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

6 September 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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