Childminder in Leeds

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 supports children's literacy, mathematical and language development well. She uses picture cue cards and asks good questions to encourage children to name the shape they see. Children confidently identify a circle, square and triangle. They listen to the childminder's instruction to count the sides of a shape when they confuse a hexagon and pentagon. Children then recall these shapes correctly when asked. They show their good counting skills as they point to a set of dominoes and confidently count from one to ten. Some children know that two add two equals four. Children also demonstrate their good knowledge of colour, as they identify shades of light and dark blue, as well as colours such as indigo, orange, purple and green.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers a very welcoming home-from-home environment for children. Children show how they enjoy their learning through their enthusiasm to take part in play that is available to them and play of their choice. The childminder encourages children to keep on trying, even if they encounter difficulties. For example, when children struggle to fit two blocks together, the childminder encourages a 'can-do' attitude. Children show their perseverance to stay at a task with the childminder's support until the goal is achieved.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their counting and knowledge of shape. However, she has not yet fully considered how she can further challenge children who show a strong understanding of mathematics earlier than their peers. n Children work together to complete the alphabet jigsaw. They follow and listen to instructions well to fit the shape into the correct space. When the childminder asks, 'What letter follows 'E'?', children sing the alphabet song to identify that the next letter is 'F'. Children show their language development as they describe 'three rosy, red apples on the tree' on one of the jigsaw pieces. Some children independently recite the whole of the alphabet when the jigsaw is complete. Some say the next letter in the alphabet when the childminder pauses singing the song with them. n The childminder introduces new words in context to children as they play. For

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need to do better?

example, she uses the illustration of the moon on the jigsaw puzzle to help children understand the word 'crater'. The childminder engages children in conversation that helps to extend their vocabulary. n The childminder finds out from parents what their child can do on entry to identify their next steps in learning. She completes the two-year progress check and regular ongoing assessments, which she shares with parents. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

5 February 2025 n The childminder takes children to the nearby farm, park and playing fields, where they have space to run around and use larger apparatus. She also meets up with other childminders to venture further afield with children to places of interest. This helps to support children's social network of friends ready for their move on to school. n Children learn about different cultures and celebrations, such as Eid. They recall how they made a snake from chains of paper for Chinese New Year. The childminder uses age-appropriate learning to enhance children's knowledge of the world. She talks with children about different family make-ups and pets. The childminder helps children to learn about differences between themselves and others. n Children show their literacy learning as they find and match the correct letters on the card to spell the word 'egg'. They recognise 'uppercase' and 'lowercase'

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need to do better?

words in the book correctly. n The childminder reflects on her practice to provide good quality care and learning to all children. She attends mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed a course to update her on the changes to the early years foundation stage statutory requirements. The childminder is aware of the knowledge and skills she would like to develop further and what she already does well. However, she has not yet implemented a plan to achieve her own learning goals to benefit children even further.

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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 provide greater challenge for children who show a strong interest and understanding of mathematics earlier than their peers n consider relevant opportunities for continuous professional development to further enhance the quality of education for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387843 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10371651 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 3 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Yeadon, Leeds. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The inspector interacted with the children during the inspection. 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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Inspection activities

5 February 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

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