Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2015 14 January 2010

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Some required documentation to ensure children's well-being and safety is not in place.  At times children are not reminded of good hygiene practices to always promote their health.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are making good progress in their learning and development because the childminder knows how each child likes to learn and their current interests. In addition, she has a satisfactory understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  Children are developing very good imaginative skills because the childminder animatedly reads books to them and encourages them to make up their own games during play.  Partnerships with parents are very strong because the childminder takes time to get to know children and their families well.  The childminder has a positive attitude to change. As a result, the capacity to improve is positive.  The childminder works closely with other professionals to update her knowledge and understanding of childcare issues and changes in legislation.

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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

 obtain written permission from parents or carers to administer each particular medication on every occasion  ensure information regarding who has parental responsibility is obtained for each child.

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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

 promote healthy habits, for example, by encouraging children to wash their hands prior to snacks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the sitting room.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed and sampled children's development records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, risk assessments, policies, procedures and the self-evaluation document.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through letters written to the inspector.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows all children well. She is aware of their interests and stage of development and plans a range of activities children thoroughly enjoy. For example, children excitedly find all the elephants from a box of plastic animals, counting them as they line them up ready to play. The childminder extends children's learning by discussing other jungle animals and the noises they make. The childminder reads children their favourite stories and discusses characters and the plot with them. This supports children to develop a love for books and reading. Children sit and concentrate for periods of time, they listen to the childminder and show respect for her and their friends. These skills are imperative for a successful future at school. The childminder tracks children's progress and is aware of any gaps, which she promptly closes. She works with parents from the start of their child's placement and ensures all parents are aware of the activities she provides for

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who attend. This is good

children. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning and development and are well supported between home and the setting. Furthermore, parents speak highly of the childminder and feel very involved in her provision.

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requires improvement

The childminder has created very strong relationships with children and their parents. She follows children's individual care routines, which helps them settle well and promotes their emotional and physical well-being effectively. Parents complete a range of information about their child when they start, including giving permission for medical intervention if needed. The childminder administers medication to children following verbal permission from parents and asks them to sign a medication book when they collect their child. However, she does not obtain written permission to administer medication, which is a breach of requirements. The childminder promotes healthy eating and encourages children to eat fruit and vegetables for snacks. Parents provide their child's main meals and children sit together in a social group to enjoy their food and drinks. However, the childminder sometimes forgets to wash children's hands prior to eating in order to teach

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provision requires improvement

The childminder is knowledgeable about the different types of abuse and neglect and she knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child's well-being. She has conducted risk assessments and conducts safety checks to minimise risks to children. Most documentation is in place to safeguard children including a wealth of policies and procedures. However, children's registration forms omit information regarding who has parental responsibility for the child, which does not ensure children's safety. The childminder has created positive relationships with many professionals, including other childminders and the local school teachers. She keeps her knowledge up to date by accessing training, both through external courses and online. Consequently, she has a good capacity to improve her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319586 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 877043 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was established in 1981. She lives in a house in Otley, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, 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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