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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a stimulating and homely environment for children. She is kind and caring and children form strong relationships with her. For example, children go to the childminder when they want or need cuddles. This helps them to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a broad curriculum, and children can access a wide range of activities and resources. The childminder encourages children to have a positive attitude to their learning. She knows children well and what she wants them to learn. Children are happy and engage in a range of different activities to support their learning throughout the day. For example, children enjoy turning the pages in books and lifting up flaps to discover the animals beneath. The childminder uses actions and props to bring the story alive for children. She values children's individuality and interests.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. The childminder is a good role model. She is polite and respectful and consistently encourages children to use good manners. The childminder offers meaningful praise and encouragement to support children's positive behaviour. This supports their self-esteem and confidence well. Children respond well to the daily routines of the setting and understand what is expected of them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed a good understanding of the children she cares for and their families. She assesses children's progress through ongoing observations and tracking their development. This allows her to provide experiences that build on what children already know and can do. The childminder considers the activities she provides and links them across the seven areas of learning to help children to make progress. n The childminder encourages children to choose what they would like to play with throughout the day. However, she does not consistently encourage children to carry out simple tasks for themselves. For example, the childminder puts their shoes on, prepares all their snacks and washes their hands for them. This does not fully promote children's independence as much as possible. n The childminder demonstrates a genuine enjoyment of her work. She is committed to her ongoing professional development. For example, recent

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training has improved her knowledge of patterns of children's play and how she can support this. The childminder liaises with other childminders and professionals to share ideas and good practice. This helps her to improve the learning experiences that she provides for children. n The childminder provides children with consistent positive interactions. She joins

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17 August 2023 in children's play at their level and talks to them about what they are doing, to help their understanding. However, in the childminder's eagerness, she often asks children questions and then answers for them. This does not fully support children's language development. n Children have a range of opportunities to develop their social skills and broaden their knowledge of the world around them. They visit parks and playgroups and meet with other childminders and their children. This helps to support children's confidence and social development well. The childminder also plans regular outings, where children learn about nature, people and communities. For example, children visit the science museum, library and enjoy bus trips to interesting venues in the city. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents say they are confident that their children are well looked after. They are extremely happy with the progress that

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their children make. The childminder shares information with parents. For example, she sends photos each day and talks to parents at collection times about their children's learning. The childminder sends home ideas for parents to continue their children's learning at home. This provides continuity in children's learning and helps them to make progress. n The childminder helps children to understand about being healthy. Children have daily access to the outdoors and benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks, meals and drinks throughout the day. Children learn about the importance of good oral health through planned activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children effectively in her care. She knows how to keep children safe. The childminder knows who to contact and what to do if she has any concerns about children's welfare or if a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of the impact that a child's family life may have on children's development. She knows where to seek safeguarding advice and support and understands the role of relevant agencies. The childminder maintains accurate records of children's health and attendance. Children are well supervised.

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should:

n allow children more time to speak and time to answer questions, to develop their language and communication skills further n provide opportunities for children to develop their independence skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469124 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10301397 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 3 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Tingley, Wakefield. She has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.15am to 6pm, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She provides funded early education places 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 and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

17 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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17 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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