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 takes pride in her setting and works hard to establish strong bonds with children and their families. These secure relationships support children to flourish in confidence. A close focus on learning and development is delivered in a homely, cosy environment. The childminder promotes a sense of belonging for each child. For instance, she prominently displays their photographs on the wall. Children show pride and big smiles when they recognise their own photo.

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The provision is good

Parents praise the progress their children make and say they feel like 'part of the family' here. The childminder and her assistants have high expectations of children's behaviour and independence. Children demonstrate this as they work together to tidy the playroom and wash their hands for snack time.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum includes using outings to develop knowledge and skills across all areas of learning. For example, children are taken on trips into York city on the train. This supports children's knowledge of the world around them, as well as promoting their confidence and conversational skills. The childminder reads stories with high levels of enthusiasm. Children are extremely engaged and keen to join in with practising the familiar story language.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her team of assistants use careful observations of children's levels of development in order to plan how to support their next steps in learning. The team communicate well, making sure that information regarding children's progress is shared. This includes sharing information with parents and other settings children also attend. n The team are aware of the importance of helping children to develop skills in key areas of learning. For instance, all children are given focused support to develop physical skills, such as putting their own shoes on. n When children show signs of readiness and interest, they are supported in more formal aspects of learning, such as recognising the letters in their name. Children show excitement as they eagerly point out the first letter of their name within the pages of a familiar story. n Stories are woven into the day and the childminder and her assistants use these

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to teach children more challenging vocabulary, such as 'crocodile'. Children happily join in with familiar songs, some of which help them to follow the behavioural expectations. For instance, when singing the 'please and thank you' song before mealtimes. Children regularly use these good manners as they play and interact with others. n Children are encouraged to take the lead in activities and this helps them to develop positive attitudes to learning. For example, resilience and concentration

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1 December 2023 are developed when attempting to fill and roll up their own wraps at lunchtime. n The childminder has given careful thought to how best support babies and young children with quality rest and sleep times. She ensures that regular checks are made on sleeping children to ensure their safety. n The childminder uses regular risk assessments to ensure children are kept safe and well. For example on the day of inspection, time outdoors was purposefully limited due to the freezing temperatures. During outdoor play, the childminder and her assistants energetically join in with chasing games. This helps children stay warm in the cold weather as well as experiencing the benefits of fresh air, exercise and lots of laughter. n The childminder focuses on supporting children to develop skills which will support them when they move to school. This includes following a daily routine which includes focused activities as well as free play and mealtimes. At times,

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such as when talking to the children about the next stage of the routine, too much information is given at once. This means that some children are not able to listen and focus enough on what is being said and they are not always sure about what to expect next. n The childminder prioritises ongoing training for herself and her team. This helps assistants to show high levels of confidence in their interactions with children. The relationships between assistants and children are a strength of the setting and this helps to ensure that children are supported in their development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is vigilant in ensuring children's safety. This includes an awareness of road safety when taking the children on outings. The childminder has a clear knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She understands how to recognise signs and symptoms that could mean a child is at risk of harm. Additionally, she understands her responsibility in discussing concerns with parents and when a concern would meet the threshold for referral. The childminder understands the process for reporting allegations and is aware of her responsibility to notify Ofsted of any suitability concerns regarding her assistants.

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should:

n consider ways to help develop children's listening skills to an even deeper level, so they are more aware of the routines of the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469332 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10301405 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 12 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Aberford, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs four assistants that she works with at different times.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Staff 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 carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the

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suitability of assistants working in the childminder's setting.

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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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