Holroyd, Angela

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

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment. She gives priority to ensuring children, especially those who are very young or who are new to her setting, the time they need to settle well in her care. The childminder spends time building nurturing and trusting relationships with children and is always nearby to provide cuddles and reassurance. She is attentive to children's individual needs and quick to notice when they need to rest or have a healthy snack. The childminder follows children's familiar home routines, which helps them to feel confident and happy in her care.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a broad curriculum that supports children to gain the skills they need for their future. This includes being school ready. For example, she helps children to learn to recognise their name and put on their own shoes. The childminder encourages and supports children to develop their independence. Children can choose what they want to play with, and they enjoy exploring the play space.

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The provision is good

The childminder gives children plenty of praise and models how to be kind and respectful to others. This helps children to form positive relationships and develop their social skills. Children develop a positive attitude to learning, and they behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a qualified and experienced practitioner who is knowledgeable about child development. She is professional in her approach to her childminding business and demonstrates a genuine commitment to children and their families. The childminder works effectively to offer high-quality care and education for children. This has a positive impact on children's learning and development. n Children benefit greatly from the various outings that are organised by the childminder. She understands that some children learn better and thrive in the outdoor environment. The childminder takes children to parks and on walks in the woods to ensure that they get plenty of fresh air and exercise. Outings also provide children with a wider range of activities, broadening their learning and cultural experiences. Children mix with other children at local groups, which fosters important social skills and a sense of community.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and adapts her setting to meet the individual needs of the children in her care. She takes account of children's particular interests to help with planning activities that inspire children and motivate them to learn. The childminder networks effectively with other childminders and completes mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and

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need to do better?

6 November 2024 child protection. She ensures that she keeps up to date with changes to legislation. n The childminder provides activities and experiences to help children progress in their development. She recognises that children have an interest in colours and supports them to name and match colours through a range of play opportunities. As children play, the childminder introduces early mathematics by supporting children to count and recognise shapes. However, at times, the childminder is quick to give children help or change their play. This means that children do not always have the time they need to use their critical thinking skills or follow their own ideas. n The childminder supports children's developing language skills well. For example, she provides a running commentary as children play. The childminder introduces new words to children that are linked to their play, such as 'bounce' as they play

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need to do better?

with small rubber animals. The childminder encourages children to play musical instruments and sing songs and rhymes. Children learn repetitive lyrics to the songs and can then use their developing vocabulary as they play and talk to the childminder. n Parent partnership is one of the childminder's strengths. The childminder communicates very well with parents to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and education. Parents praise the childminder for the nurturing care she provides and for how well she prepares their children for the next stage of their education, including the move to school. Parents say they feel like they 'hit the jackpot' now their children are looked after by the childminder.

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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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should:

n recognise when to give children time to develop their critical thinking skills and follow their own ideas in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283851 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10302865 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 8 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the Gildersome are of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector engaged with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

6 November 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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Inspection activities

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