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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children thrive in this home-from-home environment. They stay engaged in their learning for long period of time. They show high levels of enjoyment in their play. This is because adults know them well and provide resources and experiences that they know children will enjoy. In addition, the childminder considers what they know about children to plan teaching that supports their next steps in learning. For example, they focus on developing children's fine motor skills and their language and communication skills. Adults sit alongside children as they play with dough, using their fingers to press and roll. They introduce language such as 'squash', 'squeeze' and 'bury'. This is helping children to develop their vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children new skills to help them to develop their personal, social and emotional skills. She offers opportunities for children to take turns and to share. She encourages them to explore their feelings and to play together. Adults teach children what is expected of them. They teach them to wash their hands, to tidy up and to be kind to each other. The childminder often models words and actions, such as 'I need a little help' or 'that is very kind'. They talk about emotions and feelings. This is helping children to learn compassion, care and kindness. In addition, children develop an understanding of right from wrong.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a varied curriculum that builds on what she finds out about children when they first start. She understands the important key skills that children need to have by the time they start school. For example, she focuses on helping children to understand their own emotions and resolve conflict with others. She supports children to develop their independence. This helps children to be ready for school when they start this next stage in their lives. n The childminder and her assistant ask children questions to help them to remember prior experiences and learning. For example, children recall that caterpillars came and ate the broccoli that they grew. They remember that they then cared for caterpillars and that they turned into butterflies. This helps children to embed their knowledge and skills. n The childminder regularly uses a range of questioning techniques to get children to think. She asks open-ended questions, such as, 'What do you think will

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happen?' She gives children time to think and answer. This gives children opportunities to think independently and develop their critical thinking skills. n Children learn about the world around them. The childminder offers experiences such as growing and picking fruit and vegetables. Children then prepare the food and eat it for their snack. They understand how the food has grown and how they helped to do this. They visit acorn trees and learn about autumn and other

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1 November 2023 seasons. They look for bugs in the woods and learn about the habitats that animals live in. Children benefit from a wide range of experiences. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported by the childminder. She understands their needs by gathering detailed information from parents and other agencies that work with children. She implements strategies as a result of these discussions to help children to learn and develop. For example, children with SEND develop their independence and learn how to play alongside other children. Children with SEND make rapid progress even when only attending for a short amount of time. n Parents describe how their children's interests and individual needs are very well considered. They describe the skills that their children have learned since attending, such as developing their confidence and their communication skills.

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need to do better?

They describe how they are supported to help their children's learning at home. For example, parents say that the childminder has supported them to help their child use the toilet independently. Partnership with parents is very strong, and they are very happy with the care and support their children receive. n The childminder supports her assistant to develop their knowledge and skills and can identify further training that they may need. However, so far, they have not taken advantage of any further training opportunities. In particular, to help the assistant to deepen their understanding of how young children learn. n The childminder evaluates her practice by talking with her assistant and evaluating their teaching skills. However, she does not routinely get feedback from parents or fully considers what training and development opportunities are available to really strengthen her own and her assistant's practice even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant fully understand their responsibilities to safeguard children. They recognise the signs of abuse and have robust procedures that ensure that any concerns are promptly reported. This ensures that children are protected from further harm. There are procedures in place for ensuring that any allegations against the childminder or anyone living or working on the premises are appropriately managed. The childminder ensures the ongoing suitability of her assistant to ensure that they remain suitable to work with children. In addition, she conducts regular risk assessments to ensure that the premises are safe and secure for children.

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should:

n develop further professional development opportunities for the assistant to even further develop their knowledge of how young children learn

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should:

1 November 2023 n strengthen evaluation processes to include routinely gathering feedback from parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2635646 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10289509 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 8 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in the Wakefield area. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

1 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

1 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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