Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2015 25 November 2008

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Previous inspection: Good 2 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 does not fully implement the requirements for administering medicines. There is no system for obtaining information about children's need for medication, and keeping this information up to date, and she does not always obtain written permission from children's parents prior to administering medication.  The childminder does not always ensure that information about children's progress is passed on to both parents of every child.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder organises a broad range of well-planned activities for children which supports them to make good progress in their learning.  Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well catered for because the childminder is proactive in seeking out support and additional funding from external providers.  Children behave very well. They are self-motivated and enjoy helping the childminder to keep the environment tidy and safe.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and nutritious home cooked meals, which promote their good health.  Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning. The childminder forms close links with schools that children attend and organises visits with children to meet their new teacher.  The childminder regularly reviews the quality of her provision, taking into account the views of parents, children and other childminders in her local network. This

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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

 implement a policy and procedures for administering medicines, which includes information about a child's need for medication and a system for keeping this information up to date; ensure that medicines are usually prescribed by a doctor  obtain written permission from the child's parent or carer before administering medication (both prescription and non-prescription).

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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

 devise better strategies for sharing information so that both parents are kept fully informed of children's progress.

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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

 keep a record of any medication administered to any child who is cared for including the date and circumstances and who administered it, including medication that the child is permitted to self-administer, together with a written record of parent/guardian/carer's consent (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a record of any medication administered to any child who is cared for including the date and circumstances and who administered it, including medication that the child is permitted to self-administer, together with a written record of parent/guardian/carer's consent (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and dining room.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources that help them develop independence. Young children enjoy playing in the pretend kitchen. They talk about what they are making for tea. The childminder is nearby to offer support and makes effective use of questioning to develop children's language. As a result, children are making good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts within children's play. For example, when asked by the children to draw a snowman in a tray of rice, the childminder explains that a snowman is made up of two circles, one for the head and one for the body. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported extremely well. This is because the childminder follows specific development plans put in

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who attend. This is good

place by health professionals and portage workers and is skilled in adapting activities to meet children's individual needs. The childminder keeps a close check on how well children are doing in their learning and shares this with parents and professionals. However, she does not always share information with both parents of every child, which affects some parents' opportunities to be informed about their child's learning.

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requires improvement

Children have a positive relationship with the childminder; they enjoy cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play both in the garden and during regular outings to the local park. They learn to take supervised risks as they climb on large equipment. This builds children's confidence and supports their physical well-being. The childminder meets children's individual dietary requirements with wholesome home-cooked meals. Children benefit from trips to toddler groups to develop their social skills. This supports their emotional well-being.

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provision requires improvement

Well maintained systems for planning and assessment result in children having challenging learning opportunities throughout the day. When gaps in learning are identified, the childminder seeks out additional support and funding to meet children's needs. She implements most required policies and procedures, including a safeguarding policy and complaints procedure. However, she does not fully implement the required policy and procedures for administering medicines. For example, parents provide medication for babies but there is no system for keeping information about children's need for medication and the childminder does not request written permission prior to administering it. However, the childminder always seeks verbal consent before administering medicine and keeps a written record, signed by parents, of all medicines given. Childminding assistants are suitably vetted and attend training courses with the childminder in order to develop

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provision requires improvement

their practice. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision and uses the views of others to full effect in her planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319939 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 868621 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in the Yeadon area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has two part-time assistants. She receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-olds. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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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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