Childminder in Leeds

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a good knowledge of how to recognise children who might be at risk of harm. The childminder understands her responsibility to report any concerns about a child's welfare to the relevant agencies. She has recently attended child protection training to keep her knowledge refreshed. n The childminder discusses how she will find out what children already know and can do in their learning and development on entry to her setting. She understands how to tailor her planning to support children's individual learning needs and styles. n The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with parents. She discusses how she will provide activities that prepare children for school. The childminder knows how to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. She explains how she will assess children's learning to ensure that they

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make good progress. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children's independence and self-care skills. She describes how she will provide a range of opportunities for children's physical development, indoors and outdoors. The childminder recognises the importance of ensuring that children enjoy a healthy, balanced diet. n The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. She keeps her mandatory training up to date, such as her paediatric first-aid training. n The childminder understands the importance of educating children about equality and diversity. She discusses how she will provide children with a safe and welcoming environment. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging good behaviour and encourages children to follow a routine, which includes helping to tidy up after themselves

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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 319567 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10351410 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 0 Date of previous inspection 4 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in the Beeston area of Leeds. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and the childminder discussed how she ensures the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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15 July 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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