Childminder in Leeds

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she is committed to providing a high-quality and welcoming environment, where children can feel happy, safe and secure. The childminder explains how she will provide a well-balanced, inclusive curriculum, covering all areas of learning. She discusses how she will observe, assess and monitor children's development. She understands how to identify their next steps in learning to help her plan activities to support their progress. n The childminder understands the need to build positive relationships with parents, in order to share information about their children's learning. For example, she describes how she will collect information from parents before their children start. The childminder discusses how she will have regular discussions and share information with parents to keep them up to date about their children's development. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She

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explains how she will report any child protection concerns to the appropriate agencies. The childminder explains she will closely supervise children and ensure that effective risk assessments are in place. The childminder is clear in her discussions about the procedures to follow if an allegation of abuse was made. n The childminder understands how to create an enabling environment. She has toys, equipment and resources accessible to meet the needs of different age groups of children. She discusses that the focus for younger children will be on their communication and language and personal, social and emotional development. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's physical development and a healthy lifestyle. She discusses how she will help children to be active by ensuring that they participate in a wide range of physical activities in the garden and at local parks. The childminder explains she will make sure

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that children understand the importance of good hygiene routines. She describes how she will provide a range of healthy snacks and support children to follow oral care routines. n The childminder explains how she will set clear boundaries for children to promote their positive behaviour. She discusses how she will support children to learn how to treat one another with respect and care. The childminder explains the importance of giving children plenty of praise and encouragement to help them to recognise they are doing well and support their confidence further. n The childminder recognises the importance of maintaining her professional development and regularly updating her childcare knowledge and training. She describes how she will evaluate her provision to ensure she provides the best outcomes for children.

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This provision meets requirements

21 March 2024 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2653780 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10332866 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in the Roundhay area of Leeds. The childminder is open Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 6pm, all year round, 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 childminder 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 childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder described how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector asked the childminder questions to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder to continue to work with children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she communicates with parents.

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Inspection activities

21 March 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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21 March 2024 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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