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, warm and welcoming environment for children. Children are free to make choices in what they would like to play with from the broad range of equipment and resources available to them. They show high levels of engagement as they explore a range of planned and freely chosen activities. For example, children become engrossed in a painting activity and repeatedly return. They observe the changes as they mix the colours together.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder gently reminds them of rules and boundaries, such as not climbing on furniture. She is an effective role model and encourages children to use good manners. Children follow daily routines. They tidy up and wash their hands before breakfast time. Children fully understand what is expected of them during these times.

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The provision is good

Children are developing a love of books and stories, which helps support their future learning. They snuggle in close to the childminder as she reads stories that she knows the children are interested in. Children point out different characters in the books and feel the pages of sensory books. They delight in pressing the buttons on the pages of sound books and copy the animal sounds.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder has a good understanding of child development and knows the children in her care well. She provides learning activities and experiences in and outside of the home that reflect children's individual interests. Children are supported effectively in gaining the skills they need, ready for the next stage in their learning. n Children are eager to learn and focus very well on activities. They show great excitement when the childminder announces a sticking activity and rush over to the table to get started. The childminder uses effective teaching techniques to support children's learning. She gives clear explanations about activities, such as when creating a picture of a sheep, showing the children pictures of a sheep so they understand what they look like. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's communication and language skills. She introduces and repeats vocabulary that

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is relevant to the activity. For example, she says 'scoop' and 'pour' as children explore materials in a sensory tray. The childminder comments on children's actions and asks questions. She models language well, including repeating back children's sentences to ensure that they hear the correct pronunciation. n The childminder helps children to foster healthy lifestyles. She provides them with healthy snacks, including new fruit for them to try. The childminder extends children's knowledge and understanding of healthy foods as she talks to them

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9 January 2024 about fruits they enjoy. n The childminder offers children many experiences outside of her home. Children enjoy daily exercise and fresh air, such as visits to the park and playing in the garden. The childminder also takes children on daily visits to local playgroups in the community. This gives them opportunities to develop their confidence in larger groups of children and supports their social skills well. n The childminder supports children to develop their independence and promotes their self-care skills well. Children manage and attend to their own personal needs. For example, during nappy changes the childminder encourages children to help pull up their trousers. n The childminder encourages children to develop some of their early mathematical skills, such as learning about shape. However, at times, she does not support children to extend their understanding of numbers and counting. For

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instance, she does not help children to identify the correct amount in groups of objects. n Partnerships with parents are positive. Written statements demonstrate that parents are extremely happy with the care and education the childminder provides. They feel well informed of their children's progress and describe the childminder as 'professional' and 'organised' in her approach. n The childminder updates her knowledge through continued professional development. She accesses information through good links with childminder colleagues. She regularly undertakes mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid, and undertakes her own research.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n ensure consistency in bringing numbers and counting into children's play to further enhance their mathematical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496570 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10304999 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 5 Date of previous inspection 7 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and is located in Morley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder is in receipt of funding for three-year-old children.

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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 around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents, including evidence of training and the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gather their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

9 January 2024 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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