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

The childminder has a clear understanding of what it is she wants children to learn. She completes observations and assessments to help her to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder creates exciting activities that are tailored to children's stage of development. She is very nurturing towards children and helps them to develop high levels of confidence. This includes offering an abundance of praise and encouragement as children play, which helps to build their self-esteem. Young children settle very quickly and show that they feel safe and secure in her care. Babies laugh and show fascination as they watch the childminder drop cooked pasta in front of them. They reach forward, catch the pasta in their hands and explore it, using their senses. The childminder introduces new words and phrases as children play. Children describe cooked pasta they are playing with as 'rubbery' and 'wriggly'. This demonstrates children's good communication and

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The provision is good

Children listen and respond to the childminder. She bends down to children's level and talks to them sensitively, and explains why it is important to tidy away toys and resources after they have finished playing. The childminder joins in with children's play and follows their ideas and interests.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has introduced a soft toy to children called 'Bailey Bear'. She invites children to take the teddy bear home and invites parents to write all about the bear's adventures with them. Children proudly show visitors the real pumpkins they have grown in their garden at home and brought into the setting to show their friends. Parents praise the quality of care the childminder provides for their children. The childminder keeps them regularly informed about their children's learning and development. She shares assessments of children's learning and provides activity ideas for parents to try at home. This demonstrates strong relationships with parents. n Children show good levels of independence. The childminder develops children's understanding of what helps us to stay healthy. She encourages children to help to prepare their morning snack and talks to them about the shape, colour and texture of the various fruits. Children follow good hygiene practices and learn to

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blow their own noses with tissues. n Children form positive friendships with one another and behave well. The childminder encourages them to share and take turns. Children show that they are aware of the setting's routine and help the childminder to prepare lunches. However, on occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to finish what they are doing before introducing the next part of the routine or activity.

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11 October 2023 n Children have access to a large garden and use their physical skills to climb and balance. They move around the garden on bikes and in large toy cars. Furthermore, children use tools such as tweezers during sensory play activities and pick up toy insects. n The childminder evaluates her setting well. She has recently completed training on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This includes training regarding autism awareness and how to implement support strategies in practice. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals, including schools that children attend. n Older children explore different sounds, using a range of musical instruments. They listen to music and use a beater to create quiet, soft sounds on a glockenspiel. The childminder praises children as she recognises that they are attempting to repeat the notes of 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'. This

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demonstrates children's good creative skills. n Children show good levels of engagement in their play and learning. They concentrate as they put together puzzle pieces and create models using blocks. The childminder plays alongside children and helps to build on their mathematical understanding. She introduces numbers, shapes and colours as they play. The childminder uses a television to help engage children in action rhymes and songs. However, on occasions, this is not switched off and some children become distracted from their play and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good awareness of safeguarding practices. This includes the signs that a child or family may be exposed to extreme views and/or behaviours. She has a safeguarding policy in place and understands her responsibility to report any concerns about children's safety and well-being to the relevant authorities. This includes reporting any allegations made against her or a household member. The childminder understands the importance of safe administration of medication and how to recognise signs of fabricated or induced illness. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her environment and talks to children about ways to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n provide children with enough time to finish what they are doing before introducing the next part of the routine or activity n minimise distractions for children to help them to become deeply engaged in their play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467979 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10301334 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 10 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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 provision. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of a group activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

11 October 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

11 October 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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