Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this nurturing, exciting setting. They thoroughly enjoy their learning and are enthusiastic to join in with experiences. Young children show exceptional personal, social and emotional skills. Their behaviour is excellent and they follow rules and boundaries without any supports. They benefit from the praise given by the childminder and her assistants. Children are well prepared for school and the next stages in their learning. For instance, the childminder begins to focus on independence and self-care from an early age. Children know how to put on their wellies and suits to go outdoors. They shout with pride, 'I can do it', and have high levels of self-confidence.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides a safe environment, where children and families can feel secure. She gathers detailed information before children start and shares a wealth of information with parents when they collect. This promotes continuity of learning and helps parents to feel reassured when they leave. Children have strong bonds with the childminder, including those who are new to the setting. She ensures she follows their individual routines from home and provides activities which capture their interest from their arrival.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder shares children's progress and next steps with her assistants on a regular basis. They discuss the curriculum on a daily basis and evaluate the impact to ensure children receive a high-quality education. Since the pandemic, the childminder has focused her teaching on children's communication and language skills. This is now an area of excellence in children's progress. For example, young children use sentences to communicate and share their ideas. They negotiate turn taking and have a high level of interest in rhymes, songs and books, which has helped them to develop an extensive vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides an exciting and ambitious curriculum. She knows what children need to learn and plans activities based on their interests and stages of development. For example, the childminder focuses on developing children's communication and social skills, to enable them to be well prepared to start school. Children excel in these areas of their development and show skills beyond those that are typically expected for their age. n Children benefit from a focus on outdoor learning and have an exceptional understanding of the world around them. Young children show excitement to gather the eggs from the hen coop. They count them out accurately and share ideas as the childminder asks what they can do with them. For example, some children explain they can be boiled in a pot and eaten with toast. n The childminder and her assistants are excellent role models for children. For

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30 November 2023 example, they consistently teach children how to share and learn how to manage this for themselves. Young children know how to ask for a turn and explain that they can 'share in two minutes'. Their behaviour is excellent and they show kindness towards each other. The childminder and her assistants consistently model good manners to children and praise them for their efforts. n The childminder uses stories to teach children about a wider range of feelings. Older children make links to how they feel when parents go to work and understand they always come back. Children develop high levels of self- confidence and self-esteem. They show pride and resilience as they develop their skills and keep trying. The childminder knows children exceptionally well and they enjoy engaging in conversations about their family life. n Children develop a love of stories from an early age. The childminder supports

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parents to continue this at home and provides a lending library with a mixture of fiction and non-fiction books. Children extend their knowledge of the stories into other areas of their play. For example, they choose to make owls from the dough and build nests for them to sleep in. n The childminder helps children to develop good levels of independence and awareness of how to live a healthy lifestyle. For instance, young children put on their own outdoor suits and wellies. The childminder asks children if their lunch is healthy and they point out the vegetables and proteins in the meal. They thoroughly enjoy their meals and choose from fresh fruits for their dessert. n Partnerships with parents and families are excellent. The childminder has a long waiting list and has been highly recommended by others. Parents say they feel very included in their children's learning and that they feel their child is

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genuinely loved here. They say the facilities are way above and beyond expectations, and the care and attention from the childminder is amazing. The childminder has developed and maintained partnerships with other professionals to meet children's specific needs effectively. n The childminder is passionate about providing the highest standards of care and learning for children. She ensures her assistants feel valued and respected, both of whom speak highly of her and say she is an excellent role model. The childminder attends training which is focused on supporting children. For instance, she has attended training to evaluate her practice and skills in promoting children's language and learning outdoors. This is a strength of the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role to keep children safe from harm. She has a robust knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and understands the procedures of the local safeguarding partnership. This means she knows how to act swiftly if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder provides her assistants with clear policies, procedures and training in child protection. They confidently identify signs and symptoms of potential abuse, including neglect, potential signs of domestic violence and county lines. The childminder regularly

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Safeguarding

30 November 2023 checks her assistants' well-being and their suitability to work with children. She follows safer recruitment procedures and gathers references and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473244 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10308451 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 9 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 26 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives near Wetherby, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and usually works with two assistants. 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 setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed by the childminder and inspector, indoors during a planned activity. n The inspector held a discussion with childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation such as evidence of recruitment, and the childminder's and her assistants' suitability to work with children. n The inspector spoke to parents and obtained feedback for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

30 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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30 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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