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 feel happy, confident and settled in the childminder's well-resourced and exciting learning environment. The childminder provides consistency for children and nurtures their emotional well-being. She ensures that settling-in visits offer children a smooth move to her care and are tailored to support children's confidence. Children snuggle in closely and enjoy hugs. They feel safe and develop strong emotional attachments with the childminder. Children talk confidently to visitors as they look at the photo books of their adventures with the childminder. Older children show excellent memory recall. Children are polite and show kindness towards each other. Their behaviour is good.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She is highly responsive to young children's immediate interests in the airplanes flying overhead. The childminder challenges children's thinking as she asks, 'Where do you think the airplane has been?' Young children play imaginatively. They pretend to pour water into cups to make tea. They share the 'tea' that they have made with the inspector. The childminder provides plenty of time for children to develop their understanding of cause and effect. Children show delight as they repeatedly chalk on boards and rub it off. The childminder helps children to understand differences in people's religions and cultures beyond the area in which they live. Children learn to be respectful.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children's independence incredibly well. Children wash and dry their own hands and place their towel in the basket after use. They use a knife to spread cheese onto their crackers and access their own water bottles throughout the day. Children also choose their own paper and scissors from the easily accessible resources. They concentrate well for long periods as they practise their cutting skills. Children are very confident in making independent choices. n Children enjoy a wide range of outings with the childminder. These help to broaden their experiences and understanding of the local community and the world around them. Children visit the local bakery. They learn where bread comes from and how it is made. The childminder also takes children on regular visits to the local care home. Children learn about the residents' early lives and how communities have changed over time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carries out research and accesses training. She also accesses support through a mentoring project. The childminder is very clear about what she intends children to learn. Children enjoy a rich and varied curriculum that supports their learning. However, the childminder plans some activities which are not always developmentally appropriate for the youngest children. For

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22 June 2023 example, she encourages younger children to recognise their own name in writing and peg it on the welcome board. n Children speak fluently using well-constructed sentences and a wide vocabulary. They talk about the 'knight' they saw at the museum. Younger children show understanding as they state the screwdriver has 'snapped' when the handle is missing. The childminder teaches children new words, such as 'scrapping', 'transporting' and 'budgerigars'. She sings songs with children, comments on what they are doing and gives them plenty of time to think and respond. n Parents speak very positively about the childminder. They describe how their children are happy and settled in her care. Parents are pleased with the progress their children make and how the childminder keeps them informed. Parents say that they cannot speak highly enough of the childminder. n The childminder helps children to lead healthy lifestyles. She supports children to

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plant seeds and grow a variety of vegetables, including beetroot, radishes, carrots and spinach. Children learn how to care for the food they grow. They harvest it, cook it and eat it with the childminder. Children are very energetic and develop good balance and control of their bodies. They delight in jumping down the steps and walking up the wooden planks in the childminder's garden. n Children develop a strong mathematical understanding. They count confidently, recognise numbers, represent bigger numbers, such as '63', using magnetic numbers and describe the different shapes they see. The childminder teaches children how to use the retractable tape measure to discover which items are longer. She also helps children to estimate how many coloured cups they have altogether.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is trained as a lead practitioner in safeguarding. She understands how to protect children who may be at risk of harm. The childminder has clear procedures in place to follow should she have any concerns about a child. She ensures that adults connected to her setting are registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service to keep their suitability updated. The childminder keeps her home and garden safe and secure. She uses a camera-controlled entry system to prevent anyone entering her premises unannounced. The childminder protects children's privacy when managing their intimate care. She also reminds children to sit down when eating to help prevent any injuries.

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should:

n strengthen knowledge of how younger children learn, to consistently tailor learning experiences to their individual stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2626622 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10281107 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Otley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She has recently recruited an assistant.

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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 discussed her intentions for children's learning with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She observed them during their play. n Parents told the inspector, through discussions and written feedback, how well the childminder supports their children's learning and keeps them informed. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including qualifications and permission forms for photos. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity.

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Inspection activities

22 June 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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Inspection activities

22 June 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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