Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2015 1 February 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:

 The childminder has not ensured that all areas of the home registered for childcare purposes are safe and suitable for the children, this particularly relates to the first floor. This is a breach of a legal requirement of the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not always ensure there are ample resources for all children to fully participate in specifically planned activities at the same time.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder supports children to make good progress because she plans a wide range of activities and developmental opportunities that support their next steps in learning.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents and other early years providers to ensure there is a consistent approach to their learning and development.  The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and how to record and report any concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder knows the children well, and as a result, she supports their emotional well-being and meets their individual care needs.  Children follow suitable hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks, which support their good health.

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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 safety in the home, paying particular attention to the first floor for children who sleep overnight, for example, by making the window lock and window blind cord secure and clearing the landing area.

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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

 enhance the quantity of resources available for some specifically planned activities to ensure all children can fully participate.

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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

 ensure that the premises and equipment used for the purposes of childcare are safe and suitable for that childcare (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that the premises and equipment used for the purposes of childcare are safe and suitable for that childcare. (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed activities in the designated play area.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's learning journals and other available documentation, including policies, procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder supports children's overall learning and development well. She provides a good range of resources which stimulate and motivate children to engage and make independent choices in their play. Children's progress is monitored well, through observations, assessments and tracking. The childminder ensures all adults are fully informed about children's learning and work together to support their development. She uses a good combination of written observations, assessments, photographic evidence, daily discussions and an online system. As a result, the childminder, parents and other early years providers work together to ensure children make good progress and are ready for the move onto school. Overall, children enjoy a water play activity, which involves them experimenting with products that dissolve in water and give off scent. The childminder asks thoughtful questions supporting children's communication, language and

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who attend. This is good

understanding. However, some children are not fully involved as there are fewer resources to support their independent play.

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requires improvement

The childminder builds close, secure bonds with the children and their family and supports their emotional well-being. Children's behaviour is well managed and they use good manners and are learning to share and take turns. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle, as they enjoy fresh fruit and healthy food options provided by the childminder. They remain hydrated during the day as they have access to drinks in their own cups and bottles. Children access outdoor play and fresh air each day, further promoting their good health. Children learn about keeping themselves safe as they practise emergency evacuation from the home and follow sound routines when away of the setting. For example, children wear high visibility jackets and learn about safe road crossing. There are sound procedures in place to enable children to make a secure move from the childminding setting into nursery and school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder works in close partnership with her co-childminder and offers close supervision to children. She carries out risk assessments and daily checks to make sure that children can play in a secure environment. However, the childminder offers overnight care as part of her childminding service and there are hazards on the first floor that pose a danger to children. For instance, there is no locking mechanism on the bedroom window, the window blind cord is not secure and there is no clear access to the stairs and bathroom. As the childminder is not currently caring for a child overnight, there is no significant impact on their safety. The childminder reflects on her practice and has met the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection, by changing how children sleep during the day, enhancing partnership working and further promoting diversity. She has also identified areas for future development, which demonstrates a drive for further

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385086 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 925339 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in East Ardsley, a suburb of Wakefield. The childminder works alongside another registered childminder. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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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