Payne, Michelle Diane

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 show that they feel safe and secure with the childminder. This is due to the positive relationships that the childminder forges with them and the well- rehearsed routines. She provides a high level of stability and continuity for children. Parents confirm that children enjoy the home from home environment. This is shown in their very settled behaviour. Even babies who are there for their first days are settled and happy in the childminder's care. They snuggle comfortably with her for their bottle and are relaxed and happy to have their nappy changed. The childminder sensibly prioritises children's personal social and emotional development. She is very clear about expectations, and sensitively supports children's good behaviour.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides interesting activities that promote children's development in all areas of learning. Children are excited to tell the inspector what they have planned that day. They are motivated and fully engaged in their learning. The childminder skilfully supports children according to their individual levels. She helps younger children to practice single words. She also helps more able children to slow their speech down to aid their pronunciation. She is very experienced, and skilfully supports the two-year-olds while tending to the baby at the same time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is well-organised and manages her time well. She effectively uses her membership of support networks to keep abreast of changes and seek out relevant training. n The childminder helps children to learn about routines and rules. They readily help to tidy up because the childminder gives clear guidance. For example, when a child is unable to follow the instructions to 'tidy up,' she suggests they put the cups into the box. Children are then proud of the praise they receive for helping. n The childminder's focus on children's behaviour is an asset to their learning in all situations. They take turns and share the equipment. For example, children readily hand a beanbag to their friend. They concentrate well to build a tower, then have great fun taking turns to knock it over with the bean bags. They are proud of their new skills and enjoy practising them. They develop good hand-eye coordination and greatly enjoy their success.

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n The childminder harnesses children's interests to keep them engaged. They are fully absorbed in their learning as they squeeze the pipette to suck up the bubbly water. They drip it carefully onto paper worms to watch them wriggle and grow. The childminder helps them to talk about number, size and colour as they experiment with the water. This sparks their curiosity and ignites their interest. n Children enjoy the snacks and meals. They learn to use cutlery well and develop pleasant table manners. They drink their water and learn to use a cup. This

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18 December 2023 keeps their brains and bodies hydrated and promotes their physical skills. Children become increasingly independent. For example, they blow their own noses and put the tissue in the bin. Children who are toilet training, are sensitively supported. n Children spontaneously arrange stepping-stones, and balance very well. They have great fun on the sit-and-spin. The childminder supports babies towards their next level of development. They are excited as they begin to take their weight onto their legs to bounce up and down to the songs and rhymes. The childminder promotes children's good health and development when they are unable to use the garden. n The childminder plans a curriculum that effectively supports children's developing language. Conversation is at the heart of everything they do. Children learn to sing songs and rhymes and they enjoy books. More able children talk about their favourite book that they like to share with the

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need to do better?

childminder's husband. The childminder's detailed knowledge of the children helps her to encourage their speech. However, she has not explored further why some children are less confident to communicate. Additionally, very occasionally she uses colloquial speech. This means that children do not always hear the correct word.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has kept her knowledge about how to safeguard children up to date by attending appropriate training. She understands the difficulties that families experience. For example, she knows how financial difficulties can create a stressful environment within the home. She is aware how this then impacts on children's well-being. The childminder is committed to working with other agencies to make sure that children get the support they need. She keeps all relevant contact numbers handy so that she can seek advice or support for children and their families.

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should:

n improve children's communication and language even more, working with parents and other agencies as appropriate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387699 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10304895 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 9 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Seacroft area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 Discussions were held with the childminder about how she organises the provision and about her intentions for children's learning and development. n The inspector observed children taking part in a range of activities both indoors and outside. They assessed the impact this has on children's learning, development and welfare. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents required for the safe and effective management of the provision. This included training certificates, suitability checks and information about the children. n The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into account.

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Inspection activities

18 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

18 December 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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