Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the care of this nurturing and experienced childminder. Detailed information is gathered from parents before children start at the setting. This means the childminder can tailor her provision from the very start of the placement. The childminder provides dedicated play spaces, which offer wonderful opportunities for learning indoors and in the garden. She provides a varied and individualised curriculum with a focus on nature-based learning and inclusivity.

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The provision is outstanding

Children settle to their play very quickly. They are very confident to participate in all learning opportunities, meaning they continue to build on what they already know and can do. The childminder carries out regular and thorough assessments of children's learning and development. She quickly identifies areas that may require further support. The excellent support she provides means all children make rapid progress and are well prepared for the transition to the next stage in their learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate that they feel extremely comfortable, safe and secure in the care of the childminder as they are confident to interact with the inspector. The childminder listens intently to children and respects their choices. She has very high expectations for their behaviour. Children understand and share their feelings and begin to consider each other's feelings and needs. The childminder uses all opportunities to teach children to be independent and learn self-care skills. Children are given the opportunity to cut up their own fruit, and they skilfully learn to put on their own coats and shoes from a young age.

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n The childminder's curriculum positively supports children's curiosity and independence. She understands that using children's interests offers valuable teaching opportunities that entice children to engage in learning, meaning they make the best possible progress. n The childminder plans events and experiences that have a lasting impression on children. For example, children show an interest in birdwatching on a visit to the forest school. The childminder enhances this curiosity by providing an interest table with a range of resources, including fiction and non-fiction books. Learning is further consolidated as children make and fill bird feeders in the garden. n Children have many opportunities throughout the day to hear stories and sing songs and rhymes. The childminder makes these times exciting by being vocally and facially expressive. She engages children exceptionally well with her enthusiasm. The childminder understands the importance of repetition to embed

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children's learning. She ensures that children engage in conversations and share their own thoughts and ideas. This means children are highly confident communicators who demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary for their age.

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29 January 2025 n The childminder has an extremely positive attitude towards her professional development, and she targets meaningful training. The childminder has broadened her understanding of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by completing a specific SEND coordinator course. This means she can quickly identify additional needs and offer effective support to children and families. The childminder has also organised training opportunities for other childminders in a quest to maintain the highest quality and standards for all children. n Outdoor learning is a key vision promoted by the childminder, and she has gained certification in outdoor practice. She uses her garden to provide children with open-ended materials that encourage them to solve problems, think for themselves, be creative and use their imaginations. There are also good opportunities to develop gross motor skills as children ride on wheeled toys,

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walk on balance beams and build sandcastles. Children can take controlled risks, which builds confidence and teaches valuable life skills. n Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder. They are overwhelmingly pleased with the care and education she provides. Parents comment on the clear curriculum the childminder implements, which is discussed at parents' evenings. They appreciate the daily updates and information sharing on children's next steps and how they can support learning at home. Parents also comment that they feel their children are loved, nurtured and engaged every single day. The childminder is very reflective of her own practice, continually seeking ways to improve. This helps her provide outstanding care and learning for children. n The childminder seamlessly weaves mathematical learning through children's play. She consistently uses mathematical vocabulary so children can understand

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positional language and recognise shapes. The childminder encourages children to count in play and recognise numbers. Children demonstrate their developing skills as they count the pieces of banana they have cut and explain how many they will have left when they eat a piece. Children learn mathematical language and concepts well. n The childminder promotes children's health and safety. She maintains her paediatric first-aid certificate and has extended her abilities to keep children safe through training and having an anti-choking device easily accessible in her setting. This means the childminder can provide fast and appropriate care to children in an emergency.

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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 EY436990 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10368146 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 6 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Morley area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 4 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

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 observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder shared information about how she works in partnership with parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at requested documentation and other supporting documentation provided by the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children indoors and in the garden.

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Inspection activities

29 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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