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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this calm and nurturing childminding setting. The childminder develops lovely bonds with the children. They seek her out for comfort and reassurance and are keen to share their thoughts and ideas with her. Strong relationships are also forged with the parents and families who attend. Lots of information is shared with parents about what their children are doing at the setting. These meaningful relationships help children to feel very safe and secure in her care. The childminder consistently acts as an excellent role model. Children follow her lead and show kindness and care to their friends. They are keen to help with tasks, such as tidying up, and they enjoy playing and sharing together throughout their day.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children exceptionally well. She sets clear and ambitious goals for the skills they need to develop before starting school or nursery. She carefully plans learning programmes that reflect each child's personal interests and skilfully threads learning through these interests. She uses accurate assessments to design activities that build sequentially on what children already know and can do. She routinely checks their understanding and revisits activities to ensure they consolidate and secure their new skills. Children make good progress at this setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder fosters a love of stories by reading regularly with children and taking them on frequent library visits. Children independently access a wide range of books throughout the day. They draw on their reading to create imaginative stories and characters in their role play. They use information books to explore topics that interest them, ask questions and deepen their understanding. n The childminder offers rich opportunities for children to express themselves creatively. Children perform, explore different art media and build models using recycled materials. They mould clay and work together on large-scale projects, such as collages and puppet theatres. These activities strengthen their fine motor skills and promote collaboration and teamwork. n The childminder teaches key skills such as independence, communication and problem-solving effectively to help prepare children for school or nursery.

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need to do better?

However, she has not yet established procedures to share information with other settings that children attend or will move on to. This means children's learning and development are not consistently supported across all settings. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development. Children engage in many conversations with her throughout their day. They are given time to think and formulate their thoughts before answering. The

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14 July 2025 childminder teaches the children to use sign language to support them to communicate. They regularly sing nursery rhymes and enjoy stories and listening walks in the natural environment. n The childminder places high importance on promoting children's emotional well- being. She supports them to recognise and understand their feelings by talking through situations and giving simple, clear explanations. Children learn to manage their 'big' emotions and develop strategies to cope with how they feel. n The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to develop their large muscles and core strength through activities, such as visits to the park and using large play apparatus. These experiences support children's physical development and coordination. However, the childminder does not yet support children to assess or manage risks for themselves, which limits their ability to build

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confidence in making safe, independent choices during active play. n The childminder is committed to professional development and her continued improvement. She keeps her knowledge of child development up to date through personal research, training and her local networks. She has plans to complete forestry training and specialist training to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Parents speak very positively about the childminder. They describe her as caring, professional and nurturing. They report that their children are happy and safe and are making great progress, especially in speech and fine motor skills. Families value her regular updates and flexibility. Parents feel listened to and respected.

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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 establish effective communication and information-sharing procedures with other settings to develop a consistent approach to supporting children n enhance opportunities for children to assess and manage risks during active play to support their confidence and independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2759067 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10410572 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 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in December 2023 and lives in Cookridge. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She offers 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 the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language and learning outdoors. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

14 July 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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