Childminder in Leeds

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows the types of abuse and can explain the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a safeguarding policy that explains the procedure for making a referral to the local safeguarding partnership. n The childminder understands the procedure to contact the designated officer should an allegation be made against her. She explains that she displays the relevant contact numbers, so that she knows who to contact. n The childminder understands the importance of completing a written progress check when children are aged between two and three years. The childminder displays information about child development. She explains how she uses this to develop her understanding of what children are able to do now and what they should be learning next. The childminder discusses the importance of gathering information from parents about their children. This includes what children know and can do, the progress they make and any possible concerns.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder identifies that training will improve her practice. However, she has not yet engaged with training to extend her knowledge of child development and the early years foundation stage. n The setting is clean and well organised. The childminder discusses how she will provide a wide variety of books and toys for children to choose from. She explains that she will encourage children to make choices and develop their language. n The childminder discusses how children can play outside in the enclosed garden. She describes how she will make daily visits to school and regular visits to parks, where children can collect fallen apples and listen to the birds singing. n The childminder explains how she will develop a clear routine for the day, including making time for children to eat, rest and play. She describes how she will sit with children at the table for meals and snacks. n Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder explains that she has increased

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This provision meets requirements

health and hygiene practices. She describes how she offers visitors the opportunity to use hand sanitiser as they enter the setting. The childminder explains that she will support children to wash their hands and to put on their coats and shoes.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320664 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10238916 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 0 Date of previous inspection 6 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Beeston, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of the home which are used for childminding. n The childminder had discussions with the inspector around her understanding of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documents.

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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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