Capstick, Charlotte Emma

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's care. They excitedly explore their environment and independently access the resources. They show that they enjoy learning and are keen to engage with the childminder and the learning opportunities she provides. The childminder demonstrates caring and nurturing interactions with the children. They show strong attachments to the childminder as they cuddle into her and seek reassurance. Children mirror these contacts as they cuddle their dolls as they care for them.

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The provision is good

Children's learning is closely monitored. The childminder uses an online application to track children's progress. She observes children in their play to focus on the skills they are developing and those they need to build on. The childminder shares her findings with parents to keep them updated about their child's development. Her focused assessments and targets enable all children to make good progress in their development.

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The provision is good

Children display excellent behaviour, following the childminder's gentle guidance and instruction. They interact well with their peers, encouraged by the childminder to play nicely and share. Their social development is further enhanced through regular interactions with others at local playgroups.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her knowledge of the children and their starting points to plan a curriculum which focuses on their next steps and their interests. She knows the children very well. She organises the environment and the routine of the day to ensure children have opportunities to experience new things. For example, children occasionally access public transport during outings. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on promoting children's communication and language skills. They benefit from a language-rich environment. She uses ongoing dialogue, repetition and sensitive correction of mispronunciation to extend children's speech. The childminder uses basic sign language to enable children to express themselves and be understood. She supports all children who require any additional input to make good progress in their language development. As a result, children are confident communicators. n Children's mathematical development is securely promoted. Young children are

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need to do better?

able to count alongside the childminder and alone as they go about their play. They are regularly exposed to a range of mathematical language as they build high structures and make size comparisons. n The childminder acts as a positive role model for children. Children copy her use of good manners and receive praise for this. She contributes to their developing self-esteem and confidence as she encourages them to persevere with tasks and

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need to do better?

22 January 2025 celebrates their accomplishments alongside their peers. n Children's physical development is promoted well. They have opportunities to balance and jump. They are encouraged to follow action songs as they move and dance. They practise their balancing skills as they move across the beams and stepping stones, encouraged to stretch and keep still. The childminder provides healthy snacks for children, however, mealtimes are not given the same regard. There is a reliance on processed food, which the childminder states follows children's preferences. n The childminder supports children to manage tasks for themselves. She encourages them to put on their shoes and wipe their faces after food. Children climb into their chairs ready to eat and confidently feed themselves. This contributes to their developing independence skills and prepares them for moving on to school nursery. n The childminder seeks feedback from parents, She discusses good practice with

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need to do better?

other childcare professionals to inform her practice. She has begun to consider her own training needs, however, she has not yet fully sourced training to support her practice further. n Parents show extreme satisfaction with the care and learning provided to their children. They value the progress their children are making and the regular communications from the childminder. They know the areas the childminder is focusing on to promote children's development. This enables them to work on this at home and support children's ongoing learning.

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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 review food given to children to minimise the use of processed products n strengthen plans for continued professional development to focus more closely on enhancing the already good quality of teaching to help children make even better progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2770421 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10382729 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 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in Bramley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has completed a relevant childminding course. The childminder offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are 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 foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of written feedback. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistants and children.

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Inspection activities

22 January 2025 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

22 January 2025 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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