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 show that they feel safe and secure in the care of the kind and nurturing childminder. She readily offers cuddles and reassurance. Children's individual needs and routines are catered for. For example, the childminder talks to babies as she changes their nappy. She gently holds babies in her arms as they fall asleep. Children are happy and settled.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a wide range of toys to explore. This allows them to follow their interests and make their own choices. The childminder takes children on outings to places in the local community. They visit playgroups with other groups of children and their childminders. This helps children to grow their social skills and build friendships.

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The provision is good

Babies respond with babbles and smiles as the childminder talks to them and supports their early speaking skills. Children develop their ability to focus and concentrate as the childminder shares books with them. The childminder chooses stories such as 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' and 'That's Not My Monkey' to allow children to hear repeated words and phrases. She ensures that children receive regular opportunities to hear and learn a variety of familiar rhymes and songs. This supports children to learn new words and grow their vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children as they play and learn. She monitors their progress and identifies what they need to know next or if there are any gaps in their learning. The childminder speaks with parents and carers, or professionals, if she has concerns about children's development. This ensures that children receive the right support and continue to make progress. n Children increase their strength and stamina as they climb on play equipment in the garden or at the park. Older children develop their small-muscle skills by taking part in activities such as threading or arts and crafts. The childminder encourages babies to hold objects and develop the muscles in their hands. However, babies do not receive consistent opportunities to build their large- muscle skills. This impacts on the progress they can make in their physical development. n The childminder describes how she supports children to manage their behaviour.

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need to do better?

She explains how she talks to children on their level to help them understand how to be kind to others. This is always followed by a reassuring hug. This approach helps children begin to understand right from wrong and begin to learn how to regulate their emotions. Older children are given simple tasks to carry out, such as setting the table at snack and mealtimes. This promotes a sense of independence and responsibility.

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need to do better?

9 February 2023 n Children learn about people and families that may be different to their own. For example, children learn about how Chinese New Year is celebrated. They learn about the foods that might be eaten during these celebrations. Children find out about people who help them, such as doctors, nurses and dentists. The childminder provides children with toys and resources to extend their play as they pretend to carry out these roles. These experiences help children to know more about the world around them. n Parents say that the childminder is 'attentive and caring'. They appreciate the home-from-home setting that she provides. The childminder uses a daily diary to inform parents about their children's routines. She sends photos and updates to parents about their children's learning and development via an online messaging app. However, the childminder has not made links with other settings attended

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need to do better?

by the children in her care. This does not fully support a consistent approach in supporting children to meet their next steps in learning. n The childminder is part of a network of other childminders in her local area. She is also a member of a professional association for early years workers. The childminder accesses mandatory training, such as first-aid refresher courses, through these support groups. However, she does not regularly take part in targeted professional development opportunities. As a result, the childminder is not able to continually improve her skills and knowledge to even higher levels.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She accesses short safeguarding courses to learn about subjects in more detail. For example, she has recently carried out further training in 'Prevent' duty. This ensures that she would be able to spot signs of radicalisation and extremism. The childminder has a broad knowledge of signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She understands when it might be appropriate to make early help referrals for families. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has significant concerns for a child's welfare. This supports children's safety and well-being.

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should:

n further enhance the opportunities for babies to practise their developing physical skills n establish partnerships and methods of communicating with other settings attended by children, to further support them to meet their next steps in learning n seek further opportunities for professional development, to continue to raise children's achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498143 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10275540 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 3 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Horsforth area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am 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 the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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