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 very happy and settled with the childminder, who parents describe as 'loving', 'creative' and 'patient'. Children's emotional well-being is placed at the heart of all she does. The childminder and her assistant form strong bonds with children. Babies settle quickly and show that they feel safe and relaxed. They delight with glee and giggle loudly while the childminder sings nursery rhymes.

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The provision is good

A celebratory and inclusive atmosphere helps all children to feel welcomed. Children have opportunities to showcase their talents and interests. For example, older children teach others how to count in Punjabi and French. Children enjoy exciting adventures to a transport museum to extend their interest in trains. They vote on what activity they would like to do next and share their feedback to evaluate the childminder's setting. This helps to ensure that each child feels valued and listened to. Subsequently, children show high levels of self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant use a calm and consistent approach to managing behavioural expectations. They kindly and patiently help young children to become aware of how their actions make others feel. Children learn to respect one another's personal space and know that 'sharing is caring'. This quickly helps them to develop a sense of what is right and wrong.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is clear about what she intends children to learn. She knows children well and uses precise assessments to find out what they can do and what they need to learn next. Children demonstrate that they have remembered information that they are taught. For example, they talk about how bees make sweet honey and discuss seeing blue trains from Japan at the museum. n The childminder and her assistant skilfully interact with children to build on their knowledge and skills as they play. Children are confident learners who enjoy exploring the wide variety of toys and resources in the purpose-built playroom. However, on occasions, planned activities do not consider the age and stage of development of all children. This means that some children lose focus or are not challenged sufficiently. n Children make good progress in developing their communication and language skills. They hear and use an abundance of exciting words. For example, they

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describe objects as being 'gigantic' and 'massive'. The childminder skilfully teaches children the meaning of new words. At story time, children talk about how authors write books. This helps children to develop their vocabulary. Furthermore, the childminder is incredibly clear about how to support younger children's developing language skills.

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5 July 2023 n Children benefit from regular, well-planned outings in the local community. They travel on public transport, visit museums, restaurants, the library and attend sessions at playgroup. This helps children to develop their confidence in a range of social situations and promotes their understanding of the wider world. n Children show good levels of independence and tend to their own personal care needs. Older children cut up their own fruit at mealtimes. They put their coats and shoes on ahead of outdoor activities. Children are showered with praise and sensitive encouragement. Young children show determination as they attempt to fit shapes into the shape sorter and smile as they accomplish the task. This helps children to develop positive attitudes to tackling new challenges. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents say that their children receive an amazing start to life with the childminder and her assistant. They receive

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detailed information about children's progress and ideas on how they can support learning at home. However, the childminder does not yet fully utilise opportunities to share information about children's learning with other settings that they attend. n The passionate childminder shows commitment to continuously improving the quality of her setting. The childminder and her experienced assistant work well together. They access regular training, which positively impacts on children. For instance, they have recently completed training to support children's mental health and nurture their emotional well-being. n The childminder regularly networks with other childminders to keep up to date with changes to legislation and early years practice. The childminder and her assistant identify areas to enhance further and quickly make positive changes. For example, they have recently adapted the layout of the setting to provide

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children with more opportunities for free-flow play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant understand their safeguarding responsibilities. They have a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. They access regular training, including safeguarding and first aid. This helps to keep their knowledge up to date. The childminder carries out regular supervision sessions with her assistants to check their ongoing suitability to work with children. She carries out thorough checks of the premises. This helps to ensure that the childminder's home and garden are safe and secure for children. Furthermore, children are taught how to play and behave safely. For example, they learn about the risks of using the trampoline in wet weather and how to manage these effectively.

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should:

5 July 2023 n review the organisation of planned activities to develop a sharper focus on what adults intend children to learn, ensuring appropriate challenge and opportunity for all children n strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, to share information about children's learning and development and maximise their potential.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494262 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10288827 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 1 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with two assistants, one of whom also holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder 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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder jointly observed a planned activity carried out by the assistant. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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