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 incredibly settled, confident and independent. They benefit from being in the care of an experienced and well-qualified childminder. Children show that they feel very safe with the childminder and thrive in her care. They snuggle in for cuddles when they need reassurance and comfort. The childminder is a positive role model for children and has very high expectations for their behaviour. Children's behaviour is excellent. They listen intently and respond very positively to the childminder. Children show high levels of confidence to ask for help, and they show respect and care for other children. For example, older children ask to help the childminder fasten younger children safely in their high chair.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to support children's learning. Children are eager to join in with the motivating activities that the childminder carefully plans for them. Activities are based around children's interests. For example, children develop their imaginations as they use different pretend tools in a toolbox to fix things. They enjoy making unique art and exploring marks in interesting ways. For example, children use chalk paints and natural materials to make their own pictures and paint pumpkins. Children make progress from their starting points in learning. They develop the necessary skills which they need in readiness for their move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is knowledgeable about the children in her care. She uses their interests to develop the next steps in their learning. For example, children eagerly explore the leaves, conkers, pine cones and twigs which they have collected on a walk. The childminder discusses where they come from and how the conkers are found in 'spiky' shells. This develops children's knowledge of the world around them. n Children explore number rhymes and finger play, which enables them to develop an understanding of numbers. However, on occasions, the childminder does not consistently extend and challenge children's learning during activities to help them achieve to their highest potential. For example, she asks children to pick out the conkers and count them but does not follow this up as she has to attend to older children. n Overall, children are confident to communicate their ideas. They speak fluently and have a wide range of vocabulary. The childminder asks many questions.

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However, at times, she asks some closed questions that require a one-word answer. This does not give children time to think and form their responses to her questions as she is too eager to intervene and answer the questions for them. This does not help children to extend their ability to solve problems. n The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents. Parents are very

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4 October 2022 positive about the care and education the childminder offers to their children. The childminder communicates with parents each day and keeps them fully involved and informed about their children's day. For instance, she shares tips on how to encourage children to brush their teeth and look after their oral health. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She offers children healthy meals, snacks and drinks to promote a nutritious diet. The childminder supports children's good health. For example, she ensures that children have clean hands before they eat and after using the potty. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the childminder's large garden. n The childminder builds effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She shares strategies and extends activities that have taken place. For example, she provides an activity, such as a numbered fishing game, which is

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linked to a book that children had been reading in pre-school about a large fish. This ensures good levels of consistency for children's care and learning. n The childminder demonstrates a genuine enjoyment of her work. She regularly evaluates the quality of her provision. Each day, she reflects on how well she has engaged children in their learning experiences. The childminder seeks the views of children and parents to help her to identify changes to her setting, such as through parent questionnaires. n The childminder recognises the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children. She creatively plans activities to help to develop children's social skills. For instance, the childminder plans to reintroduce trips and outings, including to the forest, to take part in nature trails. She recognises that this will build on children's physical skills and support their well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure and confident understanding of safeguarding and child protection. This includes knowing who to contact to seek advice and how to raise and follow up any potential concerns. The childminder confidently describes the actions she would take if she has concerns about a child. She keeps her knowledge of child protection and a range of safeguarding issues current through regular training. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to help minimise any potential hazards. She teaches children how to remain safe. For example, she talks about how to stay safe around roads on regular trips to and from school to collect older children. The childminder ensures that her house and garden are safe for children to play and learn in.

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should:

4 October 2022 n make greater use of interactions with children to extend and develop their learning further, to help them make even better progress n support children to build on their already good communication skills and give them time to think and respond to the questions that they are asked.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2587561 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10251152 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

4 October 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

4 October 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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