Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder 2780784
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
7 Aug 2025
- Inspectors verified
Jennifer Cowton
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
2780784
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
Tone of the report
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Reads more warmly than most reports of this type graded Met.
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No standout praise found.
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No strong criticism found.
Next steps
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- The childminder talks confidently about how children learn and develop. p.2
- She explains that, when children join her setting, she will collect detailed information from parents and carers to build a clear picture of each child. p.2
- The childminder plans to use this, alongside her own observations, to identify individual next steps that reflect each child's individual needs and stage of development. p.2
- The childminder intends to support all children to build a secure foundation for their future. p.2
- The childminder talks confidently about her high expectations for children's behaviour. p.2
- She explains how she plans to promote positive behaviour by setting clear boundaries and offering consistent reminders. p.2
- The childminder recognises the importance of using praise and encouragement to help build children's confidence and self-esteem. p.2
- Through these approaches, she aims to support children to develop respect for others and an understanding of appropriate p.2
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Communication & language6
“The childminder talks confidently about her high expectations for children's behaviour.” p.2Staff development3
“She completes all mandatory training.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 534
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 43, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder talks confidently about how children learn and develop. She explains that, when children join her setting, she will collect detailed information from parents and carers to build a clear picture of each child. The childminder plans to use this, alongside her own observations, to identify individual next steps that reflect each child's individual needs and stage of development. The childminder intends to support all children to build a secure foundation for their future. n The childminder talks confidently about her high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she plans to promote positive behaviour by setting clear boundaries and offering consistent reminders. The childminder recognises the importance of using praise and encouragement to help build children's confidence and self-esteem. Through these approaches, she aims to support children to develop respect for others and an understanding of appropriate
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This provision meets requirements
behaviour. n The childminder talks about the importance of promoting children's independence in preparation for school. She describes how she will encourage children to manage tasks for themselves, such as using the toilet and feeding themselves independently. The childminder explains that she will prioritise child- led play and that offer children choices in activities and experiences. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle from an early age. She talks about providing nutritious meals and snacks to support children's well-being. The childminder also explains how she will encourage children to be physically active and make regular use of outdoor spaces. The childminder describes how she will plan frequent outings within the local community to enhance children's physical development and connection with the world around them. n The childminder intends to provide strong support for children with special
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This provision meets requirements
educational needs and/or disabilities. She talks confidently about how she plans to work closely with parents and other professionals involved in children's care. The childminder aims to follow targeted plans to help close any gaps in children's learning. She intends to keep families well informed by sharing regular and detailed updates. n The childminder reflects regularly on her practice to consider what is working well and where further improvements can be made. She completes all mandatory training. The childminder also engages in ongoing professional development to continually strengthen her teaching skills and practice. For example, she speaks about recent training that has developed her knowledge around supporting children's mathematical development. n The childminder recognises the importance of building strong partnerships with parents. She talks about her intention to keep parents regularly informed about
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This provision meets requirements
their child's progress, such as through daily conversations, sharing photos and outlining their children's next steps in learning. The childminder plans to provide parents with ideas to help extend their child's learning at home.
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This provision meets requirements
7 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 2780784 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10413887 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in Leeds, West Yorkshire. 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 and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.
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Inspection activities
n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements and what records she keeps. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk. The childminder shared with the inspector how she plans to support children's learning and development.
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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
7 August 2025 7 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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Inspection activities
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