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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and are very happy in her care. The childminder is caring and sensitive and responds attentively to children's individual needs. Children behave well and listen well to the childminder, using good manners. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns and supervises them well as they play. This contributes towards children developing good social skills. Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities, discussions and resources. For example, they role play with food boxes from other countries and create music with instruments from around the world.

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The provision is good

Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play. The well-organised and stimulating outdoor environment offers children high-quality learning experiences. For example, children climb trees, bury objects in sand and play on a swing and hammock. Children are extremely motivated, initiate their own play and play cooperatively with their peers. For instance, they enjoy exploring water and are curious about the world around them. Children find minibeasts and move them to safe places to prevent them from coming to harm. The childminder is passionate about providing children with opportunities for outdoor learning. Therefore, children spend most of their time outdoors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She asks questions and plans activities that encourage children to think and respond. The childminder repeats what children say, reinforcing the correct pronunciation of words. n Children engage in a good range of activities that promote their early literacy skills. For example, they make marks with paint and use a pencil to add their name. Older children learn about mixing different prime colours to create secondary colours. n The childminder regularly observes children and assesses their stages of development accurately. She plans interesting activities to help motivate children in their learning and support their developmental next steps. For example, the childminder plans activities to help children to learn about the weather. They talk about rainbows and learn how these are formed. However, at times, the childminder steps in too early and helps children to solve problems that they

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could try for themselves first. This would further support their thinking skills. n Children make good progress in their learning and development. They become confident, independent learners and develop good social skills. Children develop a good range of skills to help them prepare for starting school. For example, they learn to use the toilet independently, wash their hands and take off their

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16 March 2023 outdoor clothing and wellington boots. n The childminder gathers good information about children when they start, so that she can understand the experiences they have before they come to her. She uses this to balance the learning activities that she provides with their other life experiences. However, at times, the childminder's partnership with parents focuses mostly on meeting children's care needs, rather than supporting parents to extend their children's learning at home. Nonetheless, parents are complimentary about the childminder. They comment that the childminder is attentive and friendly. n The childminder builds good links with other professionals that also care for the children who attend. She shares best practice and ideas to help children to make good progress. The childminder attends various training courses to update her professional development. For example, she plans on completing training to

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support children's transitions further. The childminder is well qualified and continues to update her knowledge and skills. n Children demonstrate their good mathematical skills with enthusiasm during their play. For example, they confidently count as they find pieces of fruit in the garden that the childminder has hidden. n Children develop positive attitudes to healthy lifestyles. They have copious opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills in the childminder's garden. The childminder plans activities, such as baking and cooking, to help children to learn about healthy food. For example, they enjoy making vegetable soup.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough and up to date understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She regularly updates her knowledge of the action to take if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder ensures that her paediatric first-aid training is refreshed and that her safeguarding knowledge if up to date. The childminder checks the premises to minimise potential risks. Children have a good awareness of keeping themselves safe, and staff discuss the importance of safety throughout their activities. For example, the childminder teaches children how to climb safely onto a seating area in a tree in her garden.

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should:

n give children more consistent opportunities to work things out for themselves during their play, to further extend their thinking skills n extend the information provided to parents and carers to support them in guiding their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2621514 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10276113 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in the Swinnow area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6. She 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 the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum and her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children indoors and outdoors. She undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked the evidence of the childminder's training qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all household members. n The inspector took into account the views of parents. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the attendance register and insurance.

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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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