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 happy and settled in with the childminder. This is because there is an effective settling-in process in place. The childminder knows the children well. This is because she finds out what children know and can already do before they start with her at the setting. Children have good relationships with the childminder. They actively seek out her comfort and attention should they need it. This is because children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a well-equipped, accessible learning environment that they can access independently. They engage in a variety of free-play activities that they initiate themselves. For example, children enjoy cooking and caring for dolls in the role-play area. Children also benefit from more-focused activities planned to challenge and support their individual learning, for example, children explore their love of motorbikes. They make patterns using the wheels in the dough while practising their fine motor skills. Consequently, children are motivated to learn.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of opportunity to get out and about in the local community. They take frequent trips to local green spaces, where they enjoy exploring nature and the world around them. For example, children enjoy using magnifying glasses to search for minibeasts and insects. They talk enthusiastically about a 'wiggly worm' that they found outdoors. Children enjoy visiting the local shops and the library, where they enjoy socialising and listening to stories, songs and rhymes. As a result, children develop a good understanding of the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of the curriculum. She can explain in detail what she wants children to learn and why. The childminder observes children's learning frequently and uses this as a basis to support individual children's learning. The childminder works in partnership with parents to find out what children know and can already do before children join her setting. Consequently, all children make good progress from their starting points. n Children with additional needs are supported well. The childminder seeks advice from multi-agency professionals to ensure that all children have access to the support they need. For example, children who find social situations difficult to manage receive specialist help that focuses on supporting their specific needs. n The childminder uses some good communication strategies to support children's developing communication and language skills. For example, she recognises

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need to do better?

when it is appropriate to change the tone and volume of her voice, to support those who are a little nervous to answer questions. However, at times, the childminder does not give children adequate time to process and respond to the questions she asks. Consequently, the development of children's communication

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need to do better?

10 July 2023 and language skills is not consistently well supported. n Children enjoy a nutritious lunch, which they bring from home. The childminder provides fresh fruit and vegetables to accompany this. Children learn about making healthy choices. They learn words such as 'protein' and 'calcium' as they discuss the food in their lunch box. The childminder encourages children to think of ways to keep their teeth healthy. They discuss how too much sugar can damage their teeth. n The childminder has clear expectations. As a result, all children behave well. They listen to instruction and demonstrate care and compassion towards their friends. For example, children use quiet voices to gently reassure their friends who are a little shy during an activity. Children are encouraged to be independent and help with daily tasks. For example, children clean the tables before lunch. They benefit from lots of praise and encouragement from the

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childminder, who thanks them for their help. n Children's transition to school is supported well. The childminder accompanies them on settling-in visits and speaks to teachers to share information about children's learning and development. The childminder is yet to establish ways of sharing information with other settings, such as when a child attends a setting other than her own. The childminder has already identified this, and work to do so is already underway. n The childminder has worked hard to develop good relationships with parents. Parents are very happy with the care and education that their children receive. They are extremely complimentary of the childminder's professionalism and communication strategies. Parents talk about how settled their children are and the positive impact the childminder has on them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with all mandatory training. She has a good understanding of safeguarding practices and reporting measures should she be concerned about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder keeps accurate records and completes risk assessments to ensure that children's safety and welfare remain paramount. Children are reminded about how to stay healthy and safe daily. They discuss making healthy and safe choices. For example, children talk about the importance of ensuring that there is nothing slippery left on the floor.

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should:

n give children adequate time to process and respond to questions asked n consider further ways of sharing information with other settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492037 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10289500 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 11 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Farnley area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents, as well as sampling written feedback from parents, to gather their views.

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Inspection activities

10 July 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

10 July 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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