Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder and her assistant provide a relaxed and welcoming environment, and children have strong bonds with them. Children say goodbye to their parents confidently and quickly settle into play, self-assured and happy in the childminder's care. They are independent and ask for help when needed. They talk about their play and share their ideas. For instance, they discuss how they will be celebrating Halloween and are excited to wear their costumes. Children demonstrate good communication skills and use new words, such as 'skeleton' and 'scary'.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder knows the children well. She ensures that they have access to a wide selection of carefully chosen resources. Children lead their own play and invite others to join in. The childminder encourages them to play outdoors in all weathers and provides trips away from the premises to give them opportunities to explore the natural world around them. For instance, they collect fallen leaves to use in craft activities. The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She and her assistant are good role models, and use gentle reminders to help children to understand what is and is not acceptable behaviour.

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The provision requires improvement

Children learn about road safety and the safe use of electronic devices. The childminder's assistant knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child and knows that she must report any concerns about an adult. However, she is not sure who to report to if an allegation is made against the childminder. This could cause a delay in any allegations being investigated.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses additional funding well to narrow any gaps in children's learning. For example, she has enlisted the help of a professional to support communication and language skills for children who are not yet meeting their expected targets. The childminder uses commentary during the youngest children's play to build on their speaking skills. She encourages them to repeat words and pronounces them correctly so they can get them right next time. n Overall, the childminder promotes children's understanding of the importance of good self-care routines well. She encourages them to think about the weather and what clothes they might need if they are playing outside. She supports older children to become independent when using the toilet, ready for the move to school. However, the childminder does not consistently promote good personal care routines with the youngest children to help prepare them for the next stage

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need to do better?

in their learning. n The childminder encourages children to use good manners, and to have patience and show respect for others. They behave well. Older children are kind and have good relationships with younger children. They are keen to help them; for

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28 October 2022 instance, they assist in peeling off the paper backing from stickers during a craft activity. n The childminder carefully assesses children's development and gathers information from parents. She provides activities that capture children's interest. For instance, children enjoy exploring pumpkins. They choose the tools they need to scoop out the seeds. They strengthen their small muscles and develop coordination skills. The assistant encourages children to think about what they are experiencing, describing the pumpkin seeds as 'slippery'. n Children develop their understanding of mathematics throughout their play. The childminder supports them to think about 'more' and 'less'. Children count to ten in sequence and think about what number comes next. The childminder encourages them to think about size, shape and measure. n Children enjoy using construction materials. The childminder uses lots of praise

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need to do better?

to encourage children to try. They show determination when trying to balance blocks. The childminder helps them to recall some of their previous learning, such as how they built a bridge last time. However, she does not always help children to make connections to extend their learning and challenge their thinking. For example, she explains how a ramp might make their cars go faster but does not support them to test their theory. n Children are excited to play with large toy syringes in the garden. They develop their physical skills as they embrace the challenge of drawing the water up into the syringes. They see how high they can squirt it into the air, aiming higher each time. Children explore the patterns they make when they squirt the water onto different surfaces. n The childminder observes her assistant's teaching practice. She identifies strengths and areas where her assistant might improve, and ensures that her

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need to do better?

assistant has access to professional development opportunities so she can develop her teaching skills and continually deliver good learning experiences for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection. She and her assistant complete online training to keep their knowledge up to date. They understand child protection issues, such as children being exploited or exposed to extreme views. They know the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The assistant knows that she must report any concerns about an adult. However, she is not sure which agencies to report to if an allegation is made against the childminder. This may delay an allegation being investigated.

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Due date

ensure that staff know which agencies to contact in the event that an allegation is made about the provider. 11/11/2022

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should:

n help children to make more connections in their learning to extend learning and challenge their thinking n consistently implement personal care routines from an early age so that the youngest children begin to understand why personal care is important.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2668767 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10259871 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds qualified teacher status and works with an assistant.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder explained her curriculum and showed the inspector how she organises her premises to support children's play and learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided by the childminder and her assistant, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children about their activities and what they enjoyed doing while in the childminder's care. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her setting and supports the professional development of her assistant. n The childminder's assistant spoke to the inspector about her role.

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Inspection activities

28 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

28 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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