Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leeds

This provision meets requirements

The nurturing childminder gives children a warm and friendly greeting when they arrive after being collected from school by her co-childminder. Children settle quickly. It is extremely evident that they have been attending since they were babies; they have an excellent attachment to the childminder, which helps them to feel safe, secure and happy. Children are very familiar with daily routines. They eagerly take off their coats, hang these up and wash their hands in readiness for snack time. This is a very relaxed and sociable occasion that also promotes children's independence skills. For example, children take turns to use tongs to select from an inviting and broad selection of nutritious snack items, and the childminder asks them about their day at school. Children talk about their favourite fruits and how these are healthy.

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Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. She creates a welcoming, friendly and joyful environment where children are able to enjoy learning and grow in confidence. For example, she takes full account of children's interests, such as arts and crafts, colouring and role play, when setting up toys and activities. The childminder is a wonderful role model who instils important social skills, such as respect and kindness. This is reflected in children's exceptional behaviour as they follow important rules without prompting. The childminder praises children for their 'amazing' elf Christmas tree decoration, which fosters their self-esteem.

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n The childminder purposefully plans for the short sessions that children attend so that they can take part in as many fun and meaningful experiences as possible. Alongside the consideration of children's interests, activities are linked to themes, events or times of the year and include fun quizzes. n The childminder puts learning into context for children to support them during activities. For example, before starting the Christmas activity, she shows children examples that have already been made, should they need any inspiration or guidance. n The childminder provides a variety of fun activities that help to reinforce children's early mathematics and literacy skills. For example, she provides games, such as those where the aim is to place checkers into a grid until one player has a row of four. Children play word games on the large chalkboard and make simple marble runs. Such activities also help to foster friendships and

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promote children's hand-eye coordination and engineering skills. n Children thoroughly enjoy Christmas craft activities. These build on the skills and attitudes that are essential for successful learning as children move through school and beyond. For example, children show amazing focus, concentration

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18 November 2024 and hand-eye coordination as they precisely colour inside the lines of the elf template. n The childminder's enthusiastic and motivating interactions enhance children's fun and enjoyment. For example, as children choose to make their Christmas tree decoration, the childminder encourages children to follow their own ideas and joins in. Children notice the different shades of the same colour while using felt- tip pens. However, the childminder does not consider how she could use this opportunity to introduce concepts, such as colour schemes, to increase children's creative knowledge and skills. n The childminder involves children in creating the house rules to develop their awareness of expectations. For example, children talk about how they walk safely from school and remember to put the felt-tip pen lids back on; children know that by not doing so, the pens dry up. As children cut out their 'elf' with

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outstanding precision, they thrive on the childminder's wonderful praise that raises their self-esteem and confidence. n Children learn about healthy practices, such as eating a good diet. For example, they help to make scrambled eggs and omelettes for breakfast and chop up fruit to accompany home-made pancakes. They take part in activities that help them to learn about different food groups and good oral hygiene; this is something that the childminder has enhanced after completing training. n The childminder helps children to learn about multicultural festivals, such as through craft activities and snack items. However, she provides fewer opportunities for children to observe and learn about a broader representation of diversity. n Children beam with pride as the childminder showcases their Christmas tree decoration to their parents. Children are so excited to take it home. Parents are keen to share their views, which are highly complimentary.

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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 EY542864 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10367630 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 9 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the New Farnley area of Leeds and works with another childminder. The childminder works Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 7.30am until 8.30am then 3.15pm until 5pm. She operates term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the safety and suitability of the childminder's premises. n The childminder and her co-childminder contributed to discussions about how their before- and after-school provision is organised and the range of activities provided. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint observation of an activity taking place. n The inspector spoke to children and parents during the inspection. n The childminder shared a sample of documents, such as those reflecting continued professional development.

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18 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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