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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Cowling, Angela

Inspected 25 Feb 2025 · published 26 Mar 2025 · URN 512025

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  • Inspection date verified

    25 Feb 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Yvette Brown

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    512025

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  • OverallMet

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378
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 41, typical 47
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17 words
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5%
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Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she intends to provide a range of activities and resources, including books, games and craft materials. She intends for children to be able to learn outdoors. Children will be able to have access to a garden area that intends to support the development of their physical skills through activities, such as football and basketball. The childminder had a good understanding of how to support and develop children's learning. n The childminder is committed to providing inclusive care for children from the local school. She describes how she collaborates effectively with parents and teachers to create a safe and stimulating environment for all. She explains how she is attentive to children's individual needs and ensures that the environment accommodates these requirements. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's developing communication skills. She describes how she supports this by offering

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This provision meets requirements

opportunities for meaningful conversation with all children. She emphasises the importance of all children feeling valued and respected, such as giving older children the opportunity to play an active role during mealtimes, supporting their younger peers. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's physical and mental well-being. She talks about ensuring children eat a nutritious meal and have opportunity to exercise. In addition to this, she acknowledges that some children require time to relax after a full day at school; therefore, she has created comfortable, quiet areas for them to unwind. n The childminder is reflective of her practice and the service she provides. She has recently completed mandatory safeguarding training and has a confident understanding of this area. The childminder acknowledges the importance of her ongoing professional development and has plans to undertake further training in

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This provision meets requirements

the near future to ensure continuous improvement.

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This provision meets requirements

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 512025 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10380672 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 18 Date of previous inspection 19 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the setting organises the provision to meet the needs of children in the early years. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of parent feedback.

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Inspection activities

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

25 February 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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