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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are warmly greeted on arrival, which helps them to feel settled and secure. They are encouraged to behave well and to develop their social skills. Key information is obtained from parents and/or other providers when children first start. This enables the childminder to be aware of children's needs, interests, and developmental abilities. The childminder then works closely with the other childminder and assistant, to plan interesting experiences to build on their prior knowledge and skills. For example, following children's interest in using a balancing beam during dance lessons, the childminder creates an obstacle course outside for children to further practise these skills. Children develop their balance and co- ordination as they learn how to safely move across ramps and a balancing bar. Some children develop confidence as they carefully negotiate ride on toys up and over the ramp.

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The provision is good

The childminder works closely with her peers, ensuring they are deployed effectively to meet children's needs. The childminder continually risk assesses to ensure children remain safe from potential harm. She observes changes to children's play or the environment and identifies any additional steps needed to keep children safe. Children's achievements are shared with parents through the recent introduction of a 'well done' award. Parents learn about the activities and experiences provided to their children, through a secure online account.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from lots of outdoor play opportunities where they are encouraged to be physically active. Opportunities to plant and grow a range of fruits and vegetables, help children to learn where produce comes from. It also encourages children to try new foods. n Children's well-being is maintained. The childminder has worked with parents and shared ideas on healthy eating. This has helped parents to provide healthier food and drink options for their children. The introduction of a fruit circle time has encouraged children to bring a piece of fruit to eat during this fun social time. n Parents confirm how the childminder's work well together to meet their children's needs. They express how they feel their children are safe and well cared for. n Children's communication skills are promoted as all adults working with them talk to them as they play. The childminder asks questions to provoke simple

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need to do better?

conversations. Regular story and singing times are planned into the daily routine as another way to support children's growing vocabulary. n There are some inconsistencies with how children's independence skills are promoted. Children are encouraged to develop independence with toileting.

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need to do better?

6 November 2023 However, the childminder sometimes does things for the children. For example, the childminder and her peers sometimes wipe children's noses, faces, and hands, when they have the skills to do these things for themselves. n The childminder plans painting activities so that children can develop their imagination as they recreate firework pictures. The childminder adapts her practise to meet children's needs and level of understanding. For example, some children are able to listen and follow instructions as the childminder explains how to use resources to make different prints with the paints. Whereas for other children, the childminder models how to make the prints. n The childminder helps children to learn how to safely negotiate the different levels in the outside area. She encourages children to only climb when appropriate and on appropriate resources. However, she has yet to consider how

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need to do better?

to support children's awareness of potential risks associated with online technology. n Informal discussions with the co-childminder and assistant and regular training opportunities, help to ensure knowledge and skills are maintained. Improvements made since the last inspection ensure children benefit from good standards of care and learning. n The childminder helps children to learn about the world in which they live. When children go on holiday to different places, she helps them to explore and find information out about these areas. n Children are well supervised while eating. The childminder ensures an adult is sitting with all children so that each child is supported and gently encouraged to eat their food. Social skills and positive interactions are also supported during meal times

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children are kept safe from harm. The childminder, co-childminder and assistant are mindful of what they are all doing and when. This ensures when daily routines are followed, it is not at a detriment to children's care and learning. The childminder is aware of a wide range of possible indicators of abuse to remain vigilant for. She understands the procedures to follow should she had any concerns about a child or if an allegation is made against an adult working with children.

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should:

n support children to consistently develop their independence skills in all areas n consider how to promote children's awareness of online safety when using technology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474613 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10284670 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 12 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 13 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Temple Newsam, Leeds. She currently works with a co-childminder and assistants. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 4.30pm on Friday. The childminder closes for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds early years professional status. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, co-childminder, assistant and children 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 Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

6 November 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

6 November 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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