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

Children receive lots of warmth and affection from the childminder. They are very happy and well behaved. Children beam as they run to the childminder and ask what the time is and shout, 'Hug time'. They demonstrate they feel safe and secure. The childminder teaches children to share, use good manners and consider the needs of others. Children independently select toys and resources that they want to play with and take a lead in their play. The childminder uses lots of praise to help children to develop their confidence and independence. For instance, when children arrive, they proudly find their name card to self-register. At snack time, they choose and cut their own fruit with a knife and learn about recycling and sustainability. Children talk about planting the hull of the strawberries and watching it grow.

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The provision is good

The childminder has designed a curriculum with a clear intent for what she wants children to learn. She plans much of children's learning out in the community and at local nature spots. For example, children enjoy lots of time outdoors at the childminder's allotment. This supports their physical skills, core strength and health and well-being. Children begin to understand about the natural world, teamwork and how to manage risks. For instance, they learn how to safely use a range of equipment and tools as they build wooden vegetable troughs. Children develop very good mark-making and literacy skills. They enjoy looking at books and listening to stories while enjoying a cuddle. Children develop a wide range of skills that helps to prepare them well for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n Partnership working with parents is strong. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's progress. Parents praise the childminder, saying she is very caring, informative and approachable. They say their children jump up and down with excitement about their experiences on the childminder's allotment. n This experienced childminder routinely observes children as they play and learn. She takes photos that she regularly sends to parents during the day. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully. This helps her to identify any delays or gaps in children's learning that she can address. The childminder gives parents ideas to help them to understand what they can do to support their child's learning at home. For instance, she gives children with a keen interest in learning to write the letters in their name a whiteboard to take home for them to practise. n The curriculum for communication and language is very effective. The

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childminder helps to build on the words children already know. She uses hand signs and models new words clearly as she describes what children are doing.

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need to do better?

20 February 2024 The childminder and children regularly burst into song to accompany daily routines, such as washing their hands, tidying up and talking about weather and shapes. As a result, children make very good progress in their communication, speaking and listening skills. n The childminder expertly weaves children's next steps in learning into their play and discussions. Overall, her skilled commentary and use of challenging questions help children to stay focused and make good progress across all areas. However, on occasion, the childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to promote children's emerging use of mathematical language and problem-solving skills in order to support their best possible progress. n The childminder encourages children to manage their own self-care needs, such as washing their hands thoroughly and brushing their teeth the right way. She talks to children about the weather, to help them to decide on appropriate

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clothing to wear when they play outside. The childminder encourages children to learn how to dress and undress themselves, and go to the toilet independently. This supports children well to be ready to start nursery or school. n The childminder helps children to understand about the world they live in and the similarities and differences between themselves and others. She teaches children the importance of helping others in the community, such as giving away some of the fruit and vegetables they grow to help to feed others. They discuss the strawberry plants they have given to the local school so that children can enjoy lots of fruit too. This helps children to begin to learn about caring for others, tolerance and respect. n The childminder gains feedback from families and children to ensure that the activities she plans reflect their interests and ideas, and to make sure that children enjoy their time in her care. She evaluates her provision successfully to

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ensure that she keeps her training, knowledge and skills up to date. Since her last inspection, the childminder has taken many child development courses to ensure that her curriculum is ambitious for children and is sequenced well. She is currently researching strategies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to deepen her knowledge for the future.

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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 strengthen interactions with children to support their emerging mathematical language and problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495980 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10305127 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 12 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation during snack time. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder shared written feedback from several parents, which the inspector took into account.

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Inspection activities

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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