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 provides a safe and calm environment for children to play and explore. She teaches children to share and take turns. Children respond well to this and learn to share independently. The childminder provides plenty of encouragement and praise when children practise their independence, such as chopping their own fruit at snack time. This supports children's confidence and self- esteem as well as important fine motor skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder regularly assesses children's progress in their learning and development. This means she gets to know children very well and has a good understanding of areas in which they need further support. She makes effective use of this knowledge by planning specific activities and experiences which meet children's needs. This helps to ensure children are equipped with a wide range of knowledge and skills to prepare for their move to school. For example, children develop problem solving and mathematical skills as they persevere to complete a jigsaw.

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The provision is good

Since her last inspection, the childminder has developed the ways in which she works in partnership with parents. Parents praise the way in which the childminder responds to feedback and are very happy with the service she provides.

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n The childminder's curriculum is built around the seasons, using the natural world to support children's learning across all areas of development. For example, found objects, such as leaves are combined with toy dinosaurs to promote children's curiosity, observational skills and imaginative play. n The childminder understands how young children learn. For example, she provides plenty of circle-shaped objects to support children who are fascinated by spinning and circles. This actively supports children's brain development as they play and explore. The childminder explains these learning processes to parents. As a result, children are well supported in their development. n When new children join, the childminder obtains useful information from parents and any previous settings to help her understand the children's needs and interests. She uses this information proactively. For example, she supports children's mathematical development by providing jigsaws with pictures of

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familiar characters and by frequently using mathematical vocabulary in play. This helps children to make good progress in their mathematical knowledge. n The childminder has a strong focus on supporting children to develop skills in personal care and independence. Children show confidence as they use a kitchen stool to reach the tap to wash their hands. Before starting a painting activity, they find their own aprons, without needing to be asked. Children chop

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30 November 2023 their own fruit under close supervision. This is also used as an opportunity to practise counting and shape recognition. The children show high levels of pride as they participate in these activities. n The childminder promotes the voice of children in her setting. Children are encouraged to ask questions, express their needs and share how they are feeling. This teaches children that their communication is valued. For example, the childminder responds positively when children use phrases, such as, 'I'm a hungry bunny today! Can I have broccoli for my lunch today please?' n The childminder includes a wide range of stories, songs and rhymes in her curriculum. Songs are chosen carefully, and children are given time to learn and master each song before a new one is introduced. This supports children to grow in confidence and develops their language skills well, overall. n Although the childminder is keen to promote children's language skills, she

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sometimes directs children's attention away from their independent play to focus on an adult-led task. This means that children are not always supported with key vocabulary linked to their own play. That being said, the childminder does model language well and encourages children to join in with conversation, such as at snack time. n The childminder prioritises children's safety and uses regular risk assessments to inform her decision making. For example, she assessed her garden as being unsafe to use on the day of inspection, due to freezing temperatures and ice. Parents say their children feel safe, happy and secure with the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures children's safety both on and off the premises. She has procedures in place to ensure that risks are minimised, for example, by ensuring road safety measures are in place when taking the children on outings. The childminder has a secure understanding of signs and symptoms which could indicate a child is at risk of abuse. She also understands the correct procedures to follow if there were any concerns or allegations relating to adults in the home. She understands her duty to make referrals to child protection agencies and is fully aware of when a concern would require a referral.

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should:

n consider ways to further extend children's vocabulary, particularly during children's chosen play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383504 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10308269 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 18 Date of previous inspection 20 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Crossgates area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder occasionally works with two assistants.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n Children spoke to 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 observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took this into

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consideration. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of household members.

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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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