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 Met

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The provision is good

Children are happy and comfortable at this setting. They have a strong relationship with the childminder as they ask for cuddles throughout the day. Children enjoy meaningful discussions at mealtimes. They point to pictures on the wall and talk about their past experiences of riding donkeys at the beach. The childminder points out that the donkey is wearing the number seven. This allows children to gain an understanding of spoken and written numbers. This is strengthened further as children are encouraged to count each step as they walk down the stairs.

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The provision is good

Children are positive about their learning when activities interest them. The educational programme is designed to follow their interests and to encourage them to learn different skills. The childminder is attentive to each child's individual needs. Children who have not finished their painting activity are encouraged to do this for as long as they like. This enables them to feel empowered to make their own decisions. When children do lose interest in an activity, the childminder is flexible in her approach and offers them an alternative experience.

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The provision is good

Children develop early writing skills as they make marks using different-coloured pens. They explore the feel of different mini-beasts in an activity tray, using words such as 'invisible' to describe them. Children explore life cycles as they grow their own butterflies. They wait until they are strong enough before setting them free. This enables children to develop their understanding of the world around them.

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need to do better?

n Children are given many opportunities to explore their local area. They take trips to museums, parks and places of history. Children enjoy taking part in dinosaur trails and talking to police officers. They are involved in different celebrations, such as the Queen's Jubilee. This allows children to develop a good understanding of the community in which they live and who they are as individuals. n Parents speak highly of this setting. They talk about how the childminder encourages their children to be 'kind and compassionate to others' and how she is 'reliable, flexible and trustworthy'. Good parent partnerships are fostered through a secure online app. This is where parents can view pictures of their children and learn more about how they are being supported. This promotes a positive flow of communication. It also contributes to children making good progress. n Experiences at this setting put the child as the main focus. There is a wide range

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of resources available to support children's interests. Children enjoy creating firework pictures using paint and different sequins. They explore and make marks using paintbrushes and their fingers. After some time, the children show

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2 November 2022 an interest in mixing the paint colours. The childminder quickly provides each child with a new paint tray. This allows them to further explore their interest. This enables children to feel empowered and valued. Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to fully evaluate her own practice. This prevents children's experiences from being extended further. n The childminder forms good partnerships with the local school and other childminders. She has regular discussions with teachers and shares information on subjects such as toilet training. Together, the childminder and teacher are able to support a child in successfully using the toilet at school. This supports children's physical development and self-esteem. n Children are provided with opportunities to be independent. They show good hygiene awareness as they ask to wash their hands after painting. Children are encouraged to wash their hands on their own and are supported when they ask

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for help. The childminder gives children a choice of fruit at snack time. She encourages them to peel the rest of their banana. This allows them to build their independence skills. Children also gain an understanding of healthy eating practices. Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to develop children's independence further. n Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well. The childminder encourages children to say 'please' and 'thank you' appropriately. She supports them with sharing as they explore mini-beasts together. The childminder provides comfort when they find this difficult. She supports language development as she offers comments and questions as children play. The childminder gently encourages children to keep on trying, as they explain that they cannot draw their favourite dinosaur. This promotes good self-esteem and confidence for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues. She is aware of the steps to take if she has concerns about a child. She knows how to identify signs of abuse. She is also aware of who to contact if she has concerns about the conduct of any adults. Registers are kept up to date through an online application. Online safety is promoted as children are only allowed supervised access to the internet. Areas of the provision, such as the kitchen, stairway and a room where cat litter is stored, are protected by safety gates. Children are unable to access these areas without adult supervision. The childminder ensures that all areas of the premises are risk assessed effectively.

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should:

2 November 2022 n provide more opportunities for children to be independent n strengthen children's experiences by consistently reviewing and evaluating everyday practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491588 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10229750 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 16 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bramley, Leeds. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed with the impact of the pandemic with childminder and considered this in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding, and discussed her curriculum with the inspector. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder and the children to find out what it is like to be a child at this setting. n The inspector took into account the views of parents. n The inspector assessed the quality of education at the setting and the impact this had on the children.

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Inspection activities

2 November 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

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