Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have a secure enough knowledge of the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which has resulted in a breach of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The childminder does not extend opportunities for children to develop their mathematical understanding, for example, counting with them in everyday play and routines.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are provided with a good range of activities and challenging learning opportunities, as a result they make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder promotes children's confidence and emotional well-being through the close bonds she builds with them. Children eagerly invite her to join in their play and they are motivated to self-select toys and take part in planned activities.  Partnerships with parents are effective. Information is regularly shared about children's care, learning and development. Parents share positive feedback about the childminder's effective communications, the quality of care and the good progress their children make.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of the possible signs of child abuse and the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder maintains an up-to-date first-aid qualification and continues to

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It has the following strengths

complete online training courses, such as safeguarding. As a result, she is able to care for children in an emergency and protect them from harm.  The childminder has developed good relationships with the teachers at the local schools. As a result, she offers good support to children as they move onto the next stage in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend children's mathematical skills further by engaging them in a wider range of opportunities to promote their understanding of counting, for example, through everyday routines and play experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 inform Ofsted of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 or over working or living on the premises where childcare on domestic premises takes place (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  inform Ofsted of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 or over working or living on the premises where childcare on domestic premises takes place (voluntary part of the childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the living room, the hallway and evaluated the activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's learning records, the childminder's risk assessments, policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of exciting and interesting activities and resources to explore and investigate. She focuses on children's next steps in learning, individual learning styles and personal interests when completing weekly play plans. This ensures that children benefit from a good balance of child-led play and adult-led activities, resulting in them being motivated to take part. Observations and assessments of children confirm they are making good progress and working well within expected developmental levels. Parents are well informed about their children's learning and regularly share information about their learning at home. Children enjoy creative play, using glue and stickers to decorate life-size drawings of themselves. Additionally, they choose puzzles, small world and role-play resources, all of which stimulate their language development and imaginative play. However, the childminder does not fully extend opportunities to

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who attend. This is good

enhance children's mathematical development, in order to promote their confidence when using numbers and counting for a purpose.

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inadequate

Children develop close bonds with the childminder and they are happy and settled in her care. They are very eager to involve her in their play and seek her attention at all times. Children are supported in their understanding of personal health and hygiene. For example, they wash their hands prior to mealtimes, understand about healthy food options and have daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder promotes children's good behaviour through consistent strategies, which support them to share, take turns and use good manners. Children also learn to resolve their own conflicts through the close support of the childminder. Consequently, children develop important skills for the next stage in their learning at nursery and school. The childminder makes good use of safety equipment to ensure the environment is hazard free and safe for children.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event regarding adults living on the premises. This is a breach of a legal requirement of the Early Years and the Childcare Register, which results in the childminder failing to safeguard children effectively. However, the childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and how to make a referral if she has concerns about a child in her care. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder has a suitable range of policies, which provide valuable information to parents. She effectively monitors children's learning and development and shares this information with parents. The childminder reflects on her own practice and she seeks the views of parents as part of this process. She has met the recommendations raised at the last inspection. The childminder has improved children's personal hygiene routines and developed her knowledge of what to do if she is concerned about a child in

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330569 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 910529 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Bramley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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