Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder knows children well. She observes children to assess their developmental needs and plan the next steps in their learning. However, the childminder does not always use this information to plan challenging activities for all children in her care. At times, some children do not have a focus to their learning. As a result, children lose interest in the activity. Likewise, the childminder does not always consider how she can continue to improve her professional development so that she can continually support all children through high-quality learning activities.

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The provision requires improvement

Despite this, it is clear that children are happy and settled in the care of this kind and caring childminder. The childminder forms positive relationships with children and their families. Children are confident to ask for help when they need it. For example, they tell the childminder when they want a drink and when they need the toilet. Children go to her for cuddles and comfort when they are tired. They enjoy spending time with the childminder and feel safe and secure. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has high expectations of their behaviour. She explains to children why they should not knock over the resources. The childminder gets down to their level and speaks clearly to them. She encourages them to pick up the resources and put them away.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an understanding of the skills children need to learn so that they are ready for their move on to school. She understands that children need to build on the skills they already know and can do. However, the childminder does not always consider the skills she wants children to learn when planning activities. For example, she provides the same imaginary resources for children of different ages. Although children interact with the resources, there is no purpose to their play. This means that, sometimes, children are not as challenged as they could be and consequently, they sometimes lose concentration. n The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding information from the local authority. She actively seeks out any changes to procedures. However, the childminder does not regularly reflect on, or focus training, on her own professional developmental needs. The childminder does not continue to develop

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her own teaching skills. As a result, she does not consistently provide high- quality activities to support all children's learning and development. n Children enjoy a range of books. The childminder ensures that books are easily accessible. She reads and shares books with children. The childminder asks questions about the pictures. She relates what children can see to their own life experiences. For example, when children see a picture of a duck, the

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5 March 2024 childminder asks if children can remember seeing the ducks in the park. Children recall the event and tell the childminder the ducks put their heads in the water. They laugh as they show her the actions. n The childminder plans activities to develop children's physical development. She encourages children to use their small muscles to peel stickers to add to their pictures. The childminder provides a range of mark-making tools. Children develop their large muscles outside. They confidently run around and kick a ball. n The childminder models language to children effectively. She engages children in back-and-forth conversations and comments on what children are doing. The childminder asks open questions to encourage children to develop their own thinking. For example, when looking at a picture of a ladybird, the childminder asks children where might they find a ladybird. Children then talk about a recent

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trip to the park. n Children learn to be kind and respectful of each other. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to use their manners. She encourages children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. When children forget, the childminder gives gentle reminders to encourage children to reply 'please'. The childminder praises children when they remember. n Children learn about health and hygiene. The childminder provides healthy snacks, and children learn to wash their hands after using the toilet. She reminds children when they need to wipe their noses. However, the childminder often does this for children and does not always give children the opportunity to have a go for themselves. This does not consistently help children to develop the skill for themselves.

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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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Due date

plan and provide all children with purposeful and challenging activities to help them to make good progress 15/04/2024

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Due date

develop knowledge and skills to support all children in their development through high-quality learning activities and effective teaching. 15/04/2024

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should:

n provide further opportunities for children to develop their self-help skills, for example, by encouraging children to wipe their own noses.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357211 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10308222 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 13 Date of previous inspection 20 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide early years 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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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Inspection activities

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