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

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's welcoming home. They have built close relationships with her. The childminder knows children well and ensures that the environment supports their interests and individual needs. Children are keen to explore and become deeply involved as they play and learn.

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The provision is good

Children feel very at home moving from space to space, helping themselves to resources that interest them. Children use the resources and play well together in imaginary games. They pretend to make lunch for the childminder and the visitor, copying their home life. Children play cooperatively, taking turns to throw the dice. They develop their small muscles as they roll and squeeze play dough and use scissors with great control. They talk animatedly and laugh a lot, showing their enjoyment.

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The provision is good

The childminder regularly takes the children out in their local community. They learn about road safety. They visit local woods, farms and play centres, which adds to their experiences. The childminder captures children's adventures in their own photo books. Children are excited to look through these books and confidently recall their adventures.

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need to do better?

n The experienced and knowledgeable childminder plans and delivers a wide and varied curriculum for children. She carefully assesses children's progress and accurately identifies what they need to learn next. She uses this information to plan individual learning opportunities for children to help them work towards small and achievable targets. n The childminder places emphasis on children's language and communication development. She incorporates stories and songs into her daily routine. The childminder talks a lot to children and narrates their play. As a result, children speak very well, articulating and expressing themselves clearly. They have a very good range of vocabulary, which the childminder adds to. Children listen and repeat the new words in context, showing their understanding. n Children enjoy books and develop a passion for reading. They listen with intent to their favourite stories. Children quickly become immersed in the narratives

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and engage in meaningful discussions about the characters and pictures. This further develops their early reading skills and communication and language. n Mathematics is naturally weaved through children's play. As they play board games, the childminder asks children to count and make comparisons using words, such as less and more, which they do with ease. Children recognise different shapes and talk about them in their play. n The childminder plans plenty of opportunities for children to develop their

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29 November 2023 physical skills. For example, children have great fun as they attempt to throw the ball into the basketball hoop, which helps to build their coordination and strengthen their muscles. n Children's behaviour is good. They have formed friendships and play well together. They understand the childminder's expectations. The childminder is a good role model and speaks calmly and respectfully to the children and, in return, they are respectful to one another. They demonstrate good manners. n The childminder supports children to develop good self-care routines. For example, they know they must wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. However, very occasionally she misses opportunities to enhance this even further. This is because she tends to complete some of the tasks that children are more than capable of doing themselves. n The dedicated childminder engages with regular training to keep her knowledge

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up to date. She targets her professional development on improving her knowledge and skills to provide children with high-quality experiences. In particular, she has extended her knowledge and understanding about how to support children's early literacy skills effectively, so that they make the best possible progress. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents comment about the strong relationships they have with the childminder. They appreciate how she keeps them informed of their child's day through photos and discussions. The childminder evaluates and reflects on her practice and welcomes input from parents and children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She has a thorough understanding of the possible signs and behaviours that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder attends regular training to ensure that her knowledge remains up to date. She knows what to do if she receives an allegation against herself or a member of her household. Daily risk assessments are conducted to help ensure that the environment remains safe for children.

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should:

n encourage children to manage more tasks independently and enhance their independence skills to even higher levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452289 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10301331 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 4 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Otley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. 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 provider 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 inspector discussed with the childminder how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke with childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

29 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

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