Childminder EY548721

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n The childminder knows the importance of a well-planned settling-in process. She will involve parents from the beginning, gathering information about children's routines, interests and development. She understands how reflecting these in her environment will help children feel emotionally secure and confident as they transition into her care. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to support early communication and language. She explains how she will sing with children, read stories, narrate everyday experiences, and use simple repetitive language. She understands the need to model and expand children's speech and describes how she will create a language-rich environment to promote strong foundations in communication. n The childminder knows how to broaden children's experiences and promote awareness of the wider world. She describes how she will take children on local outings and attend community groups. She recognises the importance of helping

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children learn about people beyond their immediate family and home setting, including through books, celebrations and visits. n The childminder describes how she will promote physical development and provide outdoor experiences. She explains she will use her garden for active play and plans regular walks and trips to local parks and attractions. She understands the value of large-muscle development and fresh air as part of children's overall well-being and development. n The childminder understands how to create programmes of learning that support children to develop independence skills. She explains that she plans to build these skills into daily routines, such as encouraging children to put on their coats, select activities independently and help with tidying up. She recognises how this prepares children for their next move to nursery or school. n The childminder clearly understands how to support children's readiness for

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future learning. She confidently describes how she will help children become confident, independent learners by building resilience and offering consistent routines. She is aware of the need to observe and adapt activities based on individual needs to ensure skills are secured before transitions. n The childminder understands the importance of effective partnerships with parents. She plans to provide regular updates at handover and share written progress reports. She explains how she will support home learning by providing parents with ideas and resources to reinforce learning and help children embed new skills at home. n The childminder demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development. She has built a professional network with local childminders and uses this to share good practice and remain informed about sector updates. She explains that she regularly reads current guidance and has completed recent

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training in safeguarding, behaviour management and communication and language.

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1 August 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 EY548721 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10398762 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 0 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in East Ardsley, Wakefield. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers the government funded places for childcare.

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n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she will organise her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she will support children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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1 August 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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1 August 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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