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 the childminder's care and have a good sense of belonging. The childminder has recognised the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's development and has prioritised children's personal, social and emotional development. The success of this is evident as children are relaxed and confident. Children play well together, showing kindness and consideration for each other. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and offers lots of encouragement and praise. This motivates children and helps them to recognise that they are behaving in the right way. Children respond quickly to this instruction and are very well behaved.

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The provision is good

Children are supported to be independent in their play as the childminder organises resources effectively to ensure that they can make choices about their play and learning. For example, younger children enjoy transporting items from one place to another and filling empty boxes. Older children create imaginative structures with natural resources in dough. The childminder encourages children to recall what they did in the past. This helps children to remember and apply their previous learning, and to become independent and confident learners. Older children confidently tell the inspector about the life cycle of butterflies and frogs, demonstrating a familiarity and understanding of what they have learned. Children make good progress and gain all the skills that they need for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear curriculum that considers what children already know and can do. She works closely with parents to identify children's interests and starting points in learning. The childminder uses regular assessment to identify gaps in children's progress and plan for their next steps in development. n Children are happily engaged in learning and show good levels of concentration. They develop an understanding of early mathematical concepts. For example, the childminder supports them to count and recognise each item counts as one. Older children also learn the vocabulary relating to shape and size. n The childminder uses a range of strategies to extend children's vocabulary by introducing new words. Children speak confidently. They form long sentences and use a wide range of vocabulary during their play. Younger children enjoy singing familiar action rhymes and they enjoy choosing another book and are

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eager to share it with the childminder. Older children talk about 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' story when they find a butterfly outside. n Children practise their mark-making skills with crayons, chalk and pencils, inside and outside. They play in wheeled vehicles in the garden, which helps to support their physical development. They learn how to use knives safely to cut up their banana. Babies who are new to walking enjoy practising their new skill and smile

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27 July 2023 as the childminder praises their achievements. n Children have lots of outdoor opportunities to get fresh air and exercise, including forest school type activities. They benefit from many opportunities to explore the natural world. For example, they visit local woodlands, parks and other places of interest. This helps children to learn about and care for the world around them. n The childminder works in partnership with parents very effectively. She has two- way dialogue with parents, and regularly shares information about children's learning and development. Parents state she goes 'above and beyond' to support the children she looks after. n Children learn about the importance of good hygiene routines. The childminder encourages children to manage their own personal care, for example they wash their hands before mealtimes. Older children confidently put their own shoes and coats on before going outside.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises meetings with other childminders to give children opportunities to socialise in a wider group. Overall, the childminder has established effective partnerships with other early years settings that children attend. However, she does not share information with school staff to fully support children's transitions. n The childminder demonstrates a genuine passion for her work and attends courses to help to enhance her understanding about child development. She reflects on the quality of her setting and considers the views of parents and children when planning for improvement. This enables her to adapt her teaching to ensure that she continually offers a high-quality curriculum.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She completes relevant safeguarding training to keep her knowledge current. The childminder carries out daily checks of the setting, inside and outside, and addresses any hazards that children may come into contact with. Children are well supervised at all times, including at mealtimes. The childminder talks to children about keeping themselves safe in different situations. Children know it is important to stay together when they go on visits in the local area.

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should:

n strengthen information sharing with school staff to fully support children's transitions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450408 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10295471 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 5 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Stanningley area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. 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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed a range of activities and evaluated the impact of the quality of education on children's learning. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including the suitability of adults living in the household and first-aid qualifications. n The inspector interacted with the children and took account of parents' written views provided for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

27 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

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