Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder places children at the heart of her care. Children's emotional well- being is at the centre of everything she does. Indoors and outdoors are well organised to inspire children's natural curiosity. For example, children explore colour and textures by mixing rice with water.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They have good relationships with the childminder and each other. Children learn about behaviour and how it affects others, for example, by sharing and taking turns during play. The childminder talks to children about being kind to each other and helps them to learn about expressing their emotions in a positive way. Children develop excellent communication and language skills. They listen well to the childminder, who asks them lots of questions during play to challenge their thinking. Children talk about what they are doing and follow their own interests during play.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is a positive role model. She gets to know the children very well from the start. She knows what they like to do and what they need to learn next. This helps her plan activities and experiences according to children's needs. Children relish the opportunity to make their own play choices, for example, whether it's building models from boxes with sticky tape or playing tennis in the garden. They busily engage with a variety of activities that stimulate their minds and creativity. Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care, which empowers them to express their thoughts and share their experiences with visitors. This helps children's future learning and readiness for school.

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n The childminder has an exceptional settling-in process. She learns about children's routines, family background and interests before children start. She plans rich-learning experiences to complement and extend their development to the highest possible level. She also knows when to withdraw and let the children lead their own learning. Children are making outstanding progress. n The childminder is very enthusiastic and committed to her role. She skilfully supports children to achieve through interesting and well-sequenced activities and focused interactions. For example, she introduces children to science by observing flowers changing colour as they absorb coloured water. n The childminder uses excellent planning to develop stimulating experiences for the children. These are then arranged to build children's knowledge. For example, children delight in observing how shadows change in size as they move

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through the light. n Children feel safe and secure. Relationships among children and the childminder are positive and respectful. Children show excellent behaviour; they share and

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15 May 2023 cooperate with each other. For example, they take turns throwing a ball when playing in the garden. The childminder is supportive and encouraging, and children demonstrate a sense of achievement. n The childminder has very strong partnerships with parents. This is demonstrated by the number of years she has cared for families. She keeps parents informed of their children's progress in a range of ways, such as through daily discussions. She sends them photos of their children's activities and areas for development. Parents say that their child always comes home smiling, happy and talks about the fun they have had during the day. n The childminder places a high priority on supporting children's communication and language skills. She adds new vocabulary at every opportunity and chats with children throughout their day. The language she models helps to develop children's communication. The children articulate what they know and hold

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thoughtful conversations with adults and their friends. For instance, they discuss how to cook rice while playing with rice in water. The children notice the rice has become sticky and bigger. The childminder promotes their thinking by asking why the rice has changed. n The childminder attends regular training courses, updating her knowledge and understanding of child development. For example she has recently completed transition training as some children are due to start school. This targeted training is used well to maintain her exceptional quality care and support for the children she is currently caring for. n Children enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks while in the childminder's care. Mealtimes are a social occasion when children sit together and build on their social skills. Children help themselves to water, which supports their growing independence.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can confidently identify the signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. This includes the signs that a child may have been exposed to radical or extreme views. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's safety. The childminder has a very broad and detailed knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. She ensures that she knows about any particular child protection concerns in her local area. She attends regular training to update her knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488813 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10280803 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 15 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She lives in the Morley area of Leeds. The childminder operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.15pm, 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' views. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

15 May 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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