Childminder in Leeds

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements for children's learning and development. She confidently explains how she plans her curriculum and what she wants children to learn. The childminder also describes how she will adapt her teaching to effectively meet the developmental next steps for children of various ages and stages. n The childminder confidently discusses how she would provide a variety of learning opportunities, both inside and outside of her home. She would plan these to help support the development of children's knowledge across all areas of learning. For instance, she explains how her curriculum includes regular visits out in the local community. She intends to take children on visits to local shops, libraries and provide experiences on public transport, such as buses. n The childminder explains how she has high expectations for children's positive

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behaviour and conduct. She explains how she intends to share these rules with children. For instance, the childminder says she will consistently share her rules with the children during morning routines to help embed their understanding. She will support their emotional development by discussing feelings and emotions. n The childminder plans to track children's progress regularly. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to ensure there is consistency in the care and education between the home and setting. For example, the childminder intends to involve parents by sharing learning journeys each term along with children's individual developmental next steps that will be updated regularly. The childminder also explains she works closely with other settings and schools that are local to her. n The childminder's home and garden are safe and secure. For instance, she completes comprehensive risk assessments on a daily basis, including when they

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leave her home to visit the local community. The childminder ensures that she keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through continuous professional development. This means she has a good understanding of when children may be be at risk of harm and knows who and when she would need to make a referral to prevent further risk.

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This provision meets requirements

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 2666574 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10339453 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 0 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 2022 and lives in Gravesend, Kent. She provides care Monday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm. The childminder is also registered to provide overnight care.

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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 the premises and discussed how they ensure 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 their early years foundation stage curriculum.

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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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