Childminder in Leeds

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is eager to give children a variety of experiences and opportunities to widen the children's knowledge and understanding of the world. For example, she has previously had children growing their own vegetables and making their own pizzas. She has enjoyed taking children travelling on public transport and attending a scarecrow festival. n The childminder describes how she has a clear vision for the curriculum she will provide for children. She has a focus on preparing children for school. This includes building skills to care for themselves, such as putting their coat on and using good manners. The childminder has detailed ideas on how to support learning in all areas, such as fine motor skills. She explains how she will teach children from birth to five years old, for example how she will support with crawling and walking, climbing and using mark-making equipment. n The childminder has a clear strategy for supporting children with language.

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Through the use of stories and nursery rhymes, she will extend their vocabulary. The childminder describes ways she will support children with dual language by asking parents for key words in their language. She has previous experience of supporting children with limited language. The childminder plans to use technology to aid their development of key words. n The childminder has a strong focus on building relationships with children and their families. She will support them to feel comfortable, safe and secure, which enables them to make progress in their learning. The childminder discusses the importance of building relationships with parents. She has ways to communicate about their children's day, such as communication diaries. The childminder mentions that she prefers to talk to parents and build the bonds so she knows more about the child. n The childminder shares her extensive knowledge on how to keep children safe,

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using practice adapted from the COVID pandemic to maintain safety. She discusses how she will support children's knowledge of road safety. This will be done when walking to school and repeating how important it is to look and listen. n The childminder explains how she enjoys teaching children about festivals, especially Easter and Christmas. However, she has not fully explored how she can help children even further to explore other cultural events and festivals. This aims to broaden children's knowledge of a wider range of cultures, supporting an understanding of how they are unique. n The childminder discusses how she plans to use a fair approach to behaviour management, using a variety of strategies. The childminder explains how she will put boundaries in place and help children to respond to these. She explains how she will support children emotionally. The childminder discusses how she will use explanations to explore children's understanding of feelings.

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This provision meets requirements

20 November 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 319681 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10364132 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 7 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Armley, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. 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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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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20 November 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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