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 nurturing childminder has formed close relationships with children and their families. Parents describe her as 'amazing' and tell the inspector that she 'exceeds all expectations'. Children are warmly welcomed into the home-from-home environment. There is an inclusive atmosphere, which encourages all children to develop confidence and join in with the activities on offer. This helps to support all children's personal, social, and emotional development.

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The provision is good

Children are kind and sociable and show care for each other. They are aware of behavioural expectations and routines. Older children remind younger children to thank the childminder as she hands out snacks. The childminder ensures that children are taught turn-taking through cooperative group games, which help them to learn to share, self-regulate and manage conflict.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a variety of opportunities to be outdoors, exploring the wider world around them. For example, they take part in forest group classes and make bird feeders. This helps them to learn about the natural world. They develop their physical skills, as they attempt new challenges in different parks and playgrounds. The childminder has played a fundamental part in setting up a local playgroup. She and the children attend and meet up with other childminders to develop the children's social skills. Outings are well planned to build on prior learning. For instance, children visit the medical museum to extend their understanding of oral hygiene. This helps all children to develop a breadth of knowledge and make good progress with their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the individual children in her care well. She warmly embraces and nurtures their unique personalities and interests. The childminder has a good knowledge of what children know and can do and where they need additional support. When children master a skill, the childminder extends this and adds a greater element of challenge. This helps all children to make good progress. n Children benefit from high-quality interactions with the childminder. She supports children's development of language skills and skilfully teaches them about mathematical concepts through adult-led interactions. However, on occasions, children do not have sufficient opportunity to lead their own play, sustain focus and apply the knowledge that they have learned independently. n The childminder places an emphasis on developing children's early literacy skills. Children are exposed to a rich variety of language as they joyfully join in with

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phrases about the 'shark in the park' during story time. They learn to use and understand new words quickly, for instance using their 'telescopes' to look for

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12 December 2023 sharks. The childminder skilfully checks children's understanding of words as they find picture cards while learning about the life cycle of butterflies. Children regularly visit the library and borrow books, which helps to further develop their love of reading. n The childminder successfully weaves mathematical skills into children's daily routines and planned activities. She reminds children to use their 'counting finger' as they count illustrations of fruit in books. They join in with number songs and rhymes, look for numbers on houses, and count cars while on walks in the community. n Children are encouraged to be independent and complete tasks for themselves. For example, they enjoy the responsibility of handing out plates ahead of snack time and buttering their own toast. This helps to give them positive attitudes to tackling new challenges. n All parents are complimentary about the childminder. They comment positively

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on the support network that she has created. The childminder regularly discusses children's progress with parents. Together, they implement strategies such as those to promote children's oral hygiene and develop their independence. This helps to develop a shared approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder is dedicated to her role, and her passion shines through as she talks about how much she enjoys what she does. She works closely with a network of other local childminders. Together, they adopt a collaborative approach to updating their knowledge, sharing ideas, and keeping up to date with new information. n The childminder has a reflective approach when evaluating her setting. Furthermore, she seeks parent views through satisfaction questionnaires. The childminder has recognised that there is scope to further support children's understanding of people, communities, and backgrounds beyond their own even

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further. However, this has not yet been fully embedded into practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge updated. The childminder recognises signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She is confident regarding reporting procedures, should she have concerns about children's welfare. Regular risk assessments and checks of the environment are carried out. This helps to ensure the premises remain safe and suitable. Children are well supervised. They are given age-appropriate explanations to raise their own awareness of staying safe. For example, the childminder teaches them about road safety and hygiene practices.

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should:

n provide further opportunities for children to lead their own play, sustain focus and apply knowledge that they learn from the quality interactions, independently n extend on current practice to further support children's understanding of people, communities, and backgrounds beyond their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497926 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10308594 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 19 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Horsforth area of Leeds. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, term time only. 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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 December 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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