Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder knows the children very well and follows routines and practices from home to help children feel secure. For example, she places a child, wrapped securely in a blanket, on her back when they become upset. This helps the child settle quickly. The children are very well behaved. The childminder uses lots of praise and encouragement for their achievements. This boosts children's self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides a dedicated playroom. Children are secure in their surroundings and confidently select resources that they want to play with. Children have fun as they learn how to play the musical instruments. They tap the xylophone and shake the castanets along to their favourite songs. Children also press buttons on the electronic instruments to see how things work and happen. Children develop their mathematical skills well as they play. The childminder introduces mathematical language as children play in the water. They observe the flow of water as they help fill the water tray, using the hose pipe. They also learn about capacity and quantity when they fill and empty the buckets. Children learn about growth, decay and the world around them effectively. They help the childminder plant and grow kale in the garden and observe what happen to the leaves when the caterpillars eat them. Overall, children are well prepared for future

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection. She has reviewed her risk assessments to make sure that routines, premises and resources are safe for children. For example, she has purchased a table where children sit and eat their meals to prevent them moving around and being at risk of choking. In addition, she has revised the curriculum to ensure that it reflects children's interests and is more challenging for them. As a result, children make good progress. n Although, the childminder has made some improvements she is not meeting all of the requirements relating to the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. The childminder does not keep records effectively for the efficient management of her setting. Documentation and records are disorganised and not readily available for inspection. In addition, she does not maintain an accurate record of the days and times that children attend her

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setting. This does not currently impact on the safety of the children as the childminder only has a few children on roll and is aware of the days and times that they attend. n The childminder's system for reviewing and monitoring her practice is not

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1 November 2022 effective enough to highlight areas where she needs to improve. This has led to requirements not being met. In addition, parents' views are not fully considered as part of her evaluation process to further build partnerships. However, the childminder has identified training that she wishes to attend to boost her skills and knowledge to help her support children. This includes sign language and special educational needs and/or disability training. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well, including those children who speak English as an additional language. She pronounces words of objects clearly as children play. In addition, she adds words into phrases to help children build sentences, such as 'the car has black wheels'. The childminder also talks with children about what she and they are doing, which helps link words to actions. n The childminder provides activities for the children based on their interests and

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what they already know and can do. For example, she introduces new words and concepts for children through books. She then follows this through in role play areas where children get to know the names and taste of different kinds of fruit as they pretend to prepare meals. n Children learn about how to keep healthy and safe through routines and activities. For example, oral hygiene is promoted well as children practise how to brush their teeth using a set of artificial teeth and a toothbrush. They also learn why they need to wash their hands before meals and after playing outside. n Children's independence skills are promoted well. Children make choices about activities they wish to do and help the childminder tidy resources away. This promotes self-esteem and confidence. n Children have good opportunities to play outdoors and to exercise in the fresh air. Children take manageable risks as they climb the slide and go down the

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chute. As a result, they build confidence in their own abilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes regular training to help her safeguard children and keep her knowledge up to date. She understands her role and responsibility in keeping children safe. The childminder knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands the procedures to follow and who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder demonstrates an awareness of broader safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance and female genital mutilation. She completes risk assessments of her home to minimise risks to children. However, documentation that underpins the setting is disorganised and some records are not effectively maintained.

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Due date

ensure that a daily record of the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance are effectively maintained 15/11/2022

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Due date

ensure that records are maintained effectively, easily accessible and available for inspection. 15/11/2022

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should:

n strengthen monitoring and evaluation of practices and include the views of parents in this process.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470944 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10249374 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 29 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account inn their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

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

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