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, Lindsay Dobson, monitored your provision on 15/09/2014 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 25/04/2014, 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.

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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 reviewed how you safeguard children and your knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The inspector asked questions about your knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and how you would record and report any concerns that may arise. She discussed your understanding of the use of mobile telephones and cameras and how information is shared with parents' with regard to reporting any allegations of abuse. The inspector discussed and looked at your safeguarding policies and procedures and the other documents you use to protect children and keep them safe. For example, she looked at your daily record of children's attendance, your complaints record and the documentation you use to record accidents or injuries to children. The inspector

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discussed with you how you promote children's good health. She also discussed how you observe and assess children's stage of development and how you plan for their ongoing learning. She questioned you about how you support children's emerging needs through both adult-led and child-initiated activities. The inspector took account of how you work with parents and other early years providers and how you ensure that all records are appropriately maintained and easily accessible. The inspector also talked to a representative from the local authority who was present throughout the monitoring visit.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have worked through an action plan detailing the steps you have taken to address the issues raised at your last inspection. You have updated your safeguarding knowledge and your policies and procedures. This has improved your knowledge of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. You are clear about the steps you would take to safeguard children and to make a referral if required, including referring allegations of abuse against yourself. You have implemented detailed policies and procedures with regard to the use of mobile telephones and cameras in your setting and you have shared this information with parents. You have also implemented additional documentation, such as a complaints procedure and record form, and a record of accidents or injuries to children. You have put in place a daily register of children's attendance, which shows accurate arrival and departure times. As a result, children are kept safe and are protected

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from harm. Additionally, new storage systems ensure all documents are easily accessible to you, available for inspection and are suitably organised.

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The inspector acknowledged the changes you have made to the premises with regard to extending the available play space for children. This has made a more child-friendly environment. It has also enabled you to set out more resources, which are freely accessible to children and support their emerging needs and interests. You also plan and provide a balanced range of adult-led and child-initialled activities which support children to make appropriate progress in their learning and development. You continue to work with the representative from the local authority to develop your knowledge and understanding of the seven areas of learning and observation and assessment of children's progress. You use this improving knowledge to plan a range of challenging and stimulating activities. You share what you know about children with their parents, promoting a joint approach to learning. At the start of a child's placement you gather information from parents about

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children's starting points and their stage of learning. As a result, parents are able to support their children's learning at home and you have a secure understanding of children's stage of development. You effectively plan activities and offer a collaborative approach to children's learning. Additionally, working partnerships with other early years providers have been established. Consequently, you complement and support the progress children are making at nursery and school.

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You have improved the indoor and outdoor environment to support children's health and well-being. You have implemented a no-smoking policy and you ensure that there is no smoking in your home at any time. As a result, children's well-being and good health is promoted.

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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

develop knowledge of safeguarding children procedures, including referral procedures, what to do if allegations are made and the use of mobile telephones and cameras, to ensure children are kept safe from harm 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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develop knowledge of how to use observational assessments to identify each child's level of achievement within the seven areas of learning and use this information to plan future challenging learning experiences for each child 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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ensure the daily record of the children being cared for on the premises includes their hours of attendance 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises which includes their hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises which includes their hours of attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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ensure a written record of all accidents or injuries is maintained 16/05/2014 15/09/2014 keep and retain records of accidents which occur on the premises where childcare is provided for a period of two years (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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keep and retain records of accidents which occur on the premises where childcare is provided for a period of two years (voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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ensure a no smoking policy is implemented to ensure the room and outside play area is smoke free when children are present or about to be present 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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ensure that no person smokes on the premises at any time childcare is provided or in the presence of a child receiving childcare (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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ensure that no person smokes on the premises at any time childcare is provided or in the presence of a child receiving childcare (voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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develop knowledge of complaints procedures, including keeping a record of complaints and their outcome and ensure this is available for inspection 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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implement a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by e-mail (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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implement a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by e-mail (voluntary part of the Childcare 16/05/2014 15/09/2014 Register) make available to Ofsted, on request, a summary of complaints made in relation to the requirements during the past 12 months and the action that was taken as a consequence (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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make available to Ofsted, on request, a summary of complaints made in relation to the requirements during the past 12 months and the action that was taken as a consequence (voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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ensure all records are easily accessible and available for inspection 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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respond to children's emerging needs and interests, guiding their development by providing them with a mix of challenging adult-led and child-initiated play experiences to cover all areas of learning 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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improve partnerships with parents by gathering relevant information when children start attending to establish their starting points and ensure information with regard to children's progress is shared with parents on a regular basis 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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develop links with other providers where the care of children is shared, to ensure the exchange of relevant information so that children's learning is complemented in each setting. 16/05/2014 15/09/2014

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