Childminder in Leeds

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Telephone: 0300 123 1231 Fax: 0300 123 3159 Minicom: 0161 618 8524 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Monitoring for provision judged as inadequate

An Ofsted inspector, Laura Hoyland, monitored your provision on 18/06/2014 following your inspection where the provision was judged to be inadequate.

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Outcome of monitoring

As a result of our inspection on 19/03/2014, we sent you a notice to improve. If you were set actions at the inspection, or as a result of our subsequent monitoring or investigations, these are included at the end of this letter unless we have already verified that they have been completed.

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Outcome of monitoring

During the monitoring visit the inspector discussed with you the steps you have taken to address the actions raised in the notice to improve. She held discussions with you and a representative from the local authority. The inspector had a tour of the premises, discussed your development plan, registers and planning documents.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have created a clear and concise development plan with the Early Years Consultant from the local authority and used it to drive improvement. For example, plans to ensure adult to child ratios are maintained have been formed, as well as a clear plan of children to be collected from school and appropriate car seats for their height and weight.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have updated your knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. You know children's interests and how to incorporate these into the everyday routines and practice. Enjoyable activities are planned for children across all areas of learning and you are beginning to track children's progress. The inspector found that you now observe children and are passionate about supporting children's progress now that you have started to understand about how children learn and develop. Each child now has a tracking document that you complete and you demonstrated how you are now able to talk about children's progress and their expected stage of development.

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Outcome of monitoring

It is evident that children regularly practice fire drills and know the evacuation procedure. All drills are recorded and planned for on different days to ensure all children are learning how to stay safe, in an emergency. In addition, links with local schools and pre-schools have been formed to ensure there is a constant exchange of information regarding children's learning. This has enabled you to plan for children's interests and consolidate their learning between settings.

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Outcome of monitoring

Having considered all the evidence, the inspector is of the opinion that the childminder has taken prompt and effective action to address the points for improvement.

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Next steps

The next step will be a full inspection.

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Next steps

I hope that you have found the visit helpful in promoting improvement in your childminding service. If you have any further queries please contact us on the number at the top of this letter.

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Next steps

Nick Hudson National Director, Early Education

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that appropriate ratios are maintained so children are kept safe and receive good levels of adult support 21/03/2014 18/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

develop a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, in order to plan and provide a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child that effectively promote their learning and development so that they make consistently good progress 21/03/2014 18/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

make sure that children are kept safe from harm, especially when transporting them in the car (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 21/03/2014 18/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

make sure that children are kept safe from harm, especially when transporting them in the car (voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 21/03/2014 18/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that children's safety is maintained at all times, particularly when they are transported in the car. 21/03/2014 19/06/2014

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