Childminder in Leeds

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n The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments of her setting and activities. This ensures that the setting is hazard free and children's safety is prioritised during outings. For example, children are set clear boundaries to ensure their road safety on the school run. n The childminder and her assistant regularly evaluate their service and identify areas for improvement. For example, she regularly reflects on her planning to ensure that children have access to broad and stimulating programmes of learning. Parents complete questionnaires about the service. n The childminder is committed to professional development and regularly cascades training to her assistant. Her assistant is also encouraged to further their knowledge and understanding of child development. For example, they have recently furthered their understanding of special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND). She works with a local network of childminders, which helps

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her keep up to date with changes and best practice. n The childminder is passionate about providing excellent SEND support for children. She works closely with parents and signposts to relevant professionals where necessary. n The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices. Children are encouraged to eat a wide range of fruit and vegetables and are provided with a varied menu of nutritious home-cooked meals. n The childminder explains how she plans stimulating programmes of learning, which support children to develop a wide range of skills. The childminder reflects the children's interests and ideas in her planned activities. For example, children enjoy participating in projects about dinosaurs and birds. They are encouraged to expand their knowledge and find out facts about their interests. n The childminder plans numerous experiences for children outdoors and in the local community. For example, children have visited Stump Cross Cavern, the

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Royal Armouries and regularly enjoy physical play and exercise in large green spaces. n The childminder teaches children about different cultures and beliefs. Children learn about a wide range of festivals from around the world, including Holi, Easter and the Lunar New Year. n The childminder explains that she has high expectations of the children that attend. She promotes positive behaviour by setting clear boundaries and routines. She implements strategies to reward children's positive behaviour. n The childminder develops strong links with the local school and shares relevant information where necessary. The childminder supports children's learning at school by following the same topic or repeating activities at her setting. n The childminder is committed to developing strong parent partnerships. A wealth of information is gathered about children before they start at the setting. Ongoing information is shared with parents. This keeps them up to date about

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the children's activities at the setting.

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6 September 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 EY435984 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10351499 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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Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 13 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Horsforth area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum.

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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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6 September 2024 6 September 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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