Wharton, Amanda Jane

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children enjoy attending this home-from-home setting where they show that they feel happy and safe. The childminder is nurturing and responds well to the needs of the children. For example, she helps babies settle in quickly and establishes a good relationship with them. Children are warmly welcomed by the caring childminder and her family. They excitedly announce their arrival to their friends and quickly immerse themselves in play in the well-resourced playroom.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the varied and exciting learning environment on offer. They flourish while being outdoors in the fabulous outdoor provision. Children contentedly play for long periods of time. They role play in the teepee, climb the climbing frame, make music with instruments, and plant flowers. These positive experiences help children to develop a love of learning and fascination, which gives them a strong start to their early education.

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The provision is good

Children are encouraged to complete small tasks for themselves. For example, they take responsibility for handing out lunches at mealtimes and tend to their self-care needs, such as wiping their own faces. The childminder helps children to manage risk as they climb outdoors. Where children struggle with tasks, the attentive childminder is quickly on hand to offer sensitive support and encouragement. This helps children develop positive attitudes to learning and adopt a keen approach to tackling new challenges.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum for developing children's communication and language skills is good. The childminder skilfully communicates with babies and young children, narrating their actions as they play. Furthermore, she teaches older children how they can support younger peers. For example, she involves them in extending babies' vocabulary while on outings by encouraging them to describe what they see as they walk to school. This gives older children opportunities to showcase their knowledge and helps younger children develop their language skills. n Overall, children explore, investigate and follow their own ideas. They show high levels of fascination while playing outdoors. The childminder follows children's lead and, generally, facilitates their learning well. For example, when playing with water, she encourages children to look at the patterns that their wet shoes make on the stones. However, on occasions, the childminder does not always

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support children fully to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about diversity. She plans creative activities linked to important festivals, including Chinese New Year and Diwali. Children's family photos are proudly displayed on the walls of the setting. This helps to develop their sense of self and recognise that all

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26 July 2023 families are unique. This celebratory approach helps children form an appreciation of differences and respect for others. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She helps them learn about how to treat one another and be a respectful member of society. While children generally behave well, the childminder does not consistently support and guide children's behaviour. For example, on occasions, she does not offer explanations to help extend children's understanding of expected behaviours and boundaries. n Children have regular opportunities for socialisation with other childminders and the children they care for. They regularly visit parks, coffee shops, garden centres and local attractions. Children observe the life cycle of eggs which hatch into chickens that live in the garden. They grow their own herbs, sunflowers and tomatoes. These carefully planned experiences excite children and help to

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develop their love of learning. n The childminder's passion and dedication to support all children is admirable. She works well with professionals who are involved in children's care, attending regular meetings and implementing targets to aid their progress. The childminder acts as a champion for all children's rights, ensuring that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can achieve their full potential. n Parents praise the childminder who, they say, 'goes above and beyond'. The attentive childminder ensures that parents are kept well informed about children's time here and their development. Parents comment that children make good progress, particularly with their language development. n The dedicated childminder has a positive attitude to her own personal development. She makes good use of training which positively impacts on the quality of her setting. She networks well with other childminders, sharing good

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practice and keeping her knowledge up to date. Furthermore, she has clear improvement plans in place which directly benefit children. For instance, she is in the process of creating a sensory room in her garden to support children's individual needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to safeguard the children in her care. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge refreshed. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs of abuse which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. Furthermore, she is confident about the procedures to follow should concerns arise about a child's welfare or an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder's home and garden are safe and secure. She completes regular checks of the environment to eliminate any hazards to children. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n provide further support for children to develop their thinking and problem- solving skills n support and guide children's behaviour more effectively, including offering explanations more consistently, to help children further extend their awareness of expected behaviours and boundaries.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436039 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10289231 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 18 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Leeds, West Yorkshire. They hold a relevant qualification at level 4. The childminder works with two part-time assistants and two occasional assistants. The childminder provides care all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, and to 4.30pm Friday. The setting is closed on bank holidays and for family holidays. The childminder provides funded 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is 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 curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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Inspection activities

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