Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are happy and vibrant in this setting. They develop close attachments to the childminder. Care and affection are demonstrated between children and the childminder. Children's communication and language development is very well supported, with children's speech being one of the primary focuses of the setting. This enables children to talk confidently about their feelings and what they like to do. The childminder listens to what the children tell her and responds to their requests sensitively. This supports children to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is outstanding

Children show eagerness and enthusiasm about their learning and are very keen to participate in all activities that are available. They thrive in this stimulating learning environment. The next steps in their learning are skilfully planned and extremely well tailored to each individual's needs and capabilities. This includes individual learning targets and, as such, children acquire appropriate skills for their age. The childminder also actively promotes independence skills and has high expectations for even the youngest children in her setting. Children benefit from an ambitious curriculum that incorporates all areas of early learning. They are encouraged to explore different activities, including mark making, water play and physical activities, that support the development of their gross motor skills. For example, the childminder brings a small slide into the indoor environment for small children

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n The childminder's knowledge of the children she cares for is outstanding. She knows the children incredibly well and uses the information that she gathers from initial meetings and conversations with parents to plan engaging activities for the children, based on their individual interests. These experiences are coherently arranged, and children gain skills needed for future learning through extremely well-planned and sequenced learning. n The childminder supports children's next steps by embedding learning into all activities, ensuring all children make excellent progress. All children are incredibly happy. They are confident in the childminder's setting and are engaged in the learning environment that the childminder has created. The childminder has arranged her learning space very well and plans interesting and stimulating activities for children of all ages. n A wealth of resources and opportunities are available for all children. For

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example, children play in the indoor water tray and use cups and containers to fill and pour the water. The childminder talks to the children about how much water can be poured into individual resources, which promotes children's understanding of mathematical concepts. Children are then encouraged to paddle and splash with their feet. This also promotes physical development.

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1 October 2024 n Partnership working with parents is a strength of the setting. The childminder works extremely hard to develop and maintain good relationships with parents. Parents compliment the dedicated childminder on how well she supports their understanding of their child's learning. Parents also comment on how well their children's development is promoted. Parents are provided with information about what children are learning about at the setting as well as daily care routines. n The childminder takes children on regular outings in order to support further development. These include parks, play gyms, soft-play areas and other children's playgroups. Children are able to engage in a range of activities, such as climbing, running and jumping, as well as craft activities and socialising with other children. The outings support children's physical skills and their interaction skills. n Children's independence skills are very well supported. For example, young

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children are encouraged to access the downstairs toilet and use the facilities independently, with little support. Babies are also able to feed themselves independently, showing high levels of competency using appropriate real cutlery. Children are also encouraged with self-selection of resources and equipment. Children's development and independence are considered appropriately, according to their capabilities and maturity. This promotes their self-awareness, self-confidence and resilience. n Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder supports this by having clear boundaries and rules of the setting and is consistent in applying them. Children understand the expectations of the childminder and her environment and engage with these superbly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231449 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10355399 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 5 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Yeadon, near Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

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. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder shared parents' written 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

1 October 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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