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 ensures that children's favourite resources are available when they arrive. This helps children to feel welcomed and safe and secure in the childminder's home. The very close bond between the childminder and children is evident. She recognises when children need a cuddle and snuggles children close to her. The childminder uses comforting words and a soothing tone of voice. This helps children to know they are valued and respected. The childminder understands that children who are new to her setting need to develop their confidence and build relationships with other children and adults. She plans activities that bring children together as a group. For example, the childminder encourages all children to sit together, individually choosing the nursery rhymes they wish to sing.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to understand how to manage their behaviour. She consistently explains to younger children about waiting until it is their turn. The childminder reminds children when it is time to share the resources they are using and who to pass the resources to. Children show high levels of engagement as they eagerly look at photos of themselves. This encourages their memory recall as they talk about previous activities. This also helps to develop children's understanding of time as they recognise themselves as babies and compare to their present ages.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She understands where individual children are in their development and what it is children need to learn next. The childminder regularly assesses children's development and shares this information with parents. n When talking to children, the childminder gets down to their level and speaks slowly and clearly. She helps children to extend their vocabularies as she describes what children are doing as they play. However, the childminder does not always use the correct pronunciation of words when speaking to children. This does not support children to consistently extend their communication skills. n The childminder supports children to develop their imaginations. For example, children find a blanket and put this on the floor to have a picnic. The childminder joins in with enthusiasm, pretending to drink and eat the pretend tea and food. n Children develop a love of books. The childminder willingly reads the stories that

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need to do better?

children take to her. She gathers children close by and gives children time to listen and to ask questions. Younger children eagerly point to the pictures, their faces showing pleasure at being involved in the activity. n The childminder meets with other childminders and children. She uses these times to share information and gain ideas to enhance her practice. This helps to

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need to do better?

15 November 2023 develop children's social skills and their abilities to build relationships. n The childminder prepares a range of nourishing, home-cooked foods. She consults with parents about children's individual dietary needs and requirements. The childminder uses mealtimes to help children to extend their self-care skills. For example, she encourages children to peel their own oranges and to use a knife to cut their bananas. n Partnership between parents and the childminder is strong. Parents appreciate the variety of places which the childminder takes children to. They praise the way the childminder tailors her day around children's individual needs and routines. Parents value the face-to-face feedback with the childminder and the photos they receive of their children playing. n The childminder ensures that all mandatory training is up to date. She completes a range of further training to enhance her professional development. For

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example, the childminder has shared recent training about keeping children safe when using the internet with children and their parents. n When joining in with children's play, the childminder often gives children answers to problems as they arise, rather than letting children think of solutions themselves. For example, when building a train track, the childminder tells children which pieces will make the bridge, rather than encouraging children to think for themselves. n The childminder provides children with some opportunities to develop their mathematical understanding. For example, she talks about the shapes children are drawing and compares the different sizes of crayons. However, she does not consistently offer children opportunities to extend their understanding of numbers and counting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder confidently explains what action she would take if she has any concerns about a child's care, safety and welfare. She has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and a range of safeguarding issues. The childminder knows who to contact should an allegation be made against herself or a member of her family. The premises are secure and the childminder carries out daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure that they remain safe for children.

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should:

n develop consistency in using the correct pronunciation of words when speaking to children to further enhance their communication skills n make better use of questioning during children's play to enable children to further develop their thinking skills

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should:

15 November 2023 n develop children's understanding of mathematical language, in particular numbers and counting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320793 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10305549 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 8 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Chapel Allerton, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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 the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector observed activities during the inspection and assessed the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. n The written view and opinions of parents were taken into account during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

15 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

15 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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