Childminder in Leeds

This provision meets requirements

n The experienced childminder has a secure understanding of child development and how children learn. She describes how she will gather detailed information from parents when children first start and complete ongoing assessments. The childminder explains how she will use this information to set clear next steps in children's learning. She will use children's interests to plan and provide a sequenced and ambitious curriculum. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She describes how she works alongside other local childminders to share ideas and good practice. The childminder completes all mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. She states how she plans to attend further training to develop her skills to an even higher level. n The childminder explains how she has high expectations for children's behaviour. She describes how she will encourage children's positive behaviour. For example,

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she will set clear boundaries with the children. The childminder offers children regular praise and encouragement for their efforts. This helps them to feel valued and respected. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She talks about how she will share information with parents regularly and provide suggestions and support for parents. This aims to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder explains how she intends to provide support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She describes how she will work with parents and other professionals to fully meet the needs of SEND children. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to giving all children the same opportunities. n The childminder speaks about the range of trips and outings she will provide for children each day. She will take the children on local walks, where they can gain

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a range of knowledge and experience about the world around them. Children will learn to develop their physical skills by visiting soft-play centres and local parks. The childminder describes how she arranges trips to local play groups to enhance children's social interactions with other children. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She describes how she will teach children about the importance of healthy eating and provide them with healthy snacks and meals. The childminder ensures children have daily exercise and fresh air. She will plan activities around good oral health and offer children the option of brushing their teeth after eating sugary foods.

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This provision meets requirements

2 April 2025 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 EY216604 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10392758 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 2 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in the Horsforth area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers the government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector considered the suitability of the premises for children, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including arrangements for assessing children's progress. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements and what records she keeps. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all household members.

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2 April 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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2 April 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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