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 greeted at the door by the childminder, who knows them well. They leave their families with a wave and a smile. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They feel safe and secure in the home-from-home learning environment. Children are eager and motivated to learn. This is because the childminder plans a programme of activities that stimulates and extends children's interests. For example, children talk enthusiastically about the 'ice-cream shop' that the childminder has created. They enjoy talking with the inspector about the different flavours on offer and the cost of each ice cream.

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The provision is good

The childminder is clear and consistent in her expectations. For example, she explains rules and boundaries clearly. Consequently, children behave well. They listen to instructions and enjoy helping in daily tasks, such as setting the table for lunch. Children are respectful of the childminder and their peers. They offer each other support when needed. Children who struggle to manage their feelings and emotions are swiftly and skilfully supported through meaningful intervention.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a well-resourced and accessible learning environment. Indoors, they enjoy practising their critical-thinking skills as they mix colours and complete puzzles. Outdoors, children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. They enjoy climbing and riding on a variety of play equipment. Children enjoy getting out and about in the local community. For example, they write postcards before taking them to the post office and visit local shops. Consequently, children develop a good understanding of the world around them.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from a range of exciting activities that they thoroughly enjoy. The childminder has a good understanding of children's learning and their next steps. This is because she finds out what children know and can already do before they join her setting. The childminder carries out progress checks for children aged between two and three years. She uses this as a tool to evaluate their learning and development. Any concerns are shared swiftly with parents and other professionals. This helps to ensure that all children make good progress. n The childminder provides opportunities to support the development of children's early language skills. For example, children enjoy looking at a large range of books and listen to their favourite stories. They giggle with delight as the childminder enthusiastically sings a variety of songs and nursery rhymes. However, at times, the childminder does not model the correct pronunciation of

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need to do better?

words. She does not always identify misconceptions in children's understanding. n Children are provided healthy snacks and fresh drinking water throughout the

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need to do better?

7 August 2023 day. They enjoy a nutritious home-cooked meal at lunchtime. Children learn about making healthy choices and the importance of brushing their teeth. The childminder explains what the body needs to stay healthy and strong. Throughout the day, children have lots of opportunities to be physically active. They enjoy visiting the park and other green spaces in the local community. Consequently, children's health and physical development are well supported. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner and constantly reviews her provision to ensure that she meets the individual needs of the children. She ensures that all mandatory training is kept up to date. The childminder has recently attended training to refresh her knowledge of safeguarding. However, she has not yet focused on her professional development sharply enough to raise the quality of education to the highest level in all areas of learning.

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n Children are supported to develop their independence skills. The childminder encourages the children to be independent at every opportunity. Children hang up their own coats, self-register and access the learning environment confidently. The childminder encourages the children to 'have a go'. Consequently, children are confident, independent learners. n Parents are extremely complimentary of the care and education that their children receive. They are very happy with the progress that their children make. Parents describe the childminder as 'part of the family' and say that the support she provides for their children is wonderful. Parents are happy with how the childminder communicates with them. They say that they are well informed on their children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and what to do should she have a concern about a child's safety or welfare. Accurate records are kept and shared appropriately with relevant professionals. The childminder is aware of the action to take should an allegation be made against a member of her household. She carries out risk assessments daily to ensure that children remain safe in her care. The childminder undertakes training to ensure that her knowledge remains up to date.

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should:

n improve the modelling of language to support the development of children's communication skills and identify any misconceptions in their understanding n strengthen the arrangements for professional development to raise the quality of education to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415095 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10295433 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 7 Date of previous inspection 19 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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 discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n Some parents discussed their views of the setting with the inspector, while others provided written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

7 August 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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7 August 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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