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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this home-from-home environment. The childminder shows a genuine enjoyment for her role. She is attentive to children's personal care needs. For example, she responds quickly when children need a change of clothes or their noses wiped. Children spontaneously go to the childminder for cuddles and sit on her knee to read a story. They are not worried about another adult in the home and are happy to bring toys to show the inspector. This shows that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and has high expectations for them. She plans a range of activities, both inside and outside of the home, to support their learning. As a result, children make good progress. The childminder is aware of potential limitations to learning experiences within her own home. She ensures children have these experiences elsewhere. For example, the childminder is aware of the limitations of her current outdoor space, so takes children to nearby parks.

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The provision is good

Children behave well in the setting. The childminder explains to children the consequences of their actions in a way that is appropriate for their age. For example, the childminder calmly explains to children that they might hurt themselves if they stand on a chair.

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need to do better?

n The childminder adapts activities and offers alternatives to suit the children's emerging needs and interests. For example, during a finger-painting activity, the childminder introduces dot paint markers. These are less messy for children who do not want to touch the paint. For children who are enjoying the messy activity, she provides more paint and extends it by introducing paintbrushes. This means all children remain engaged in the activity. n On the whole, the childminder supports the development of children's communication and language skills well. During a planned activity, for example, she points out body parts, models the correct words and repeats them back. However, this approach is not used consistently through children's time at the setting. For example, at times, the childminder uses incorrect word endings, such as 'doggy' or 'handies'. This does not teach children the correct pronunciation of words.

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n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's healthy eating and lifestyles. She provides nutritious meals and snacks for the children. The childminder works in partnership with parents to support children with particular dietary preferences. She is aware of her responsibilities regarding dental hygiene and talks to children about the impact of too much sugar on their teeth.

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10 January 2023 n Parents are happy with the education and care their children receive. The childminder keeps parents up to date with children's development and what they have done throughout the day. The childminder has recently started sending out a newsletter to parents. This helps parents feel informed about what their children are doing and learning. n The childminder ensures that settling-in sessions are individual to children and their families. This ensures that children feel comfortable before they start. The childminder gathers information from parents about what children already know and can do. She builds on this through her own observations and plans a range of activities that reflect their varying ages and stages of development. As a result, children make good progress from the start. n The childminder is part of a local network of childminders through which she shares ideas and training. The childminder is reflective of her practice and

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need to do better?

understands what has gone well and what she could do differently to further enhance the quality of activities. The childminder follows groups online, which provide helpful new ideas. However, there remains scope to undertake additional training and development to extend her knowledge and strengthen her teaching practice even further. n Children are able to enjoy a range of resources, which they can access freely. They are supported to tidy away before mealtimes. Children are able to make choices throughout the day. For example, they choose how much snack they would like to take from the plate. This supports children's confidence and self- esteem. n The childminder introduces children to a variety of cultures and festivals. This is done in a way that is appropriate to the children's stage of development and understanding. For example, the children enjoy using different tools to paint pictures of lanterns for Chinese New Year. As a result, children start to develop a

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to keep children safe within her home and online. She completes thorough visual risk assessments. The childminder is aware of potential risks in the home and in the garden and knows how to minimise these. This ensures that it is a safe environment for children. The childminder has a good understanding of signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm or abuse. This includes awareness of wider safeguarding issues, such as 'Prevent' duty, female genital mutilation and cuckooing. The childminder is able to answer a range of scenario-based questions relating to safeguarding. This shows a secure understanding.

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should:

10 January 2023 n consistently model and repeat back the correct pronunciation of words, to further support children's language development n access additional training and development to extend knowledge and strengthen teaching practice even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341402 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10264077 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 8 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Wetherby. She operates all year round, from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

10 January 2023 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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10 January 2023 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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