Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 23 September 2014

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Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement 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:

 On some occasions, not all children's hours of attendance are correctly recorded. As a result, children's well-being is not always fully supported.  Observations and assessments are not fully effective to enable the childminder to identify and plan for children's next steps. As a result, systems to track children's development are not fully effective in supporting children to make as much progress as possible.  The approach to self-evaluation is not robust enough to fully support improving the childminder's personal effectiveness and the provision for children.  The progress check between the age of two and three does not include a summary of how parents can support their child's learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a suitable variety of age-appropriate resources and activities to engage the children.  Children build secure attachments with the childminder. As a result, they demonstrate emotional security and enjoy their time at the childminder's setting.  Children learn good hygiene habits from an early age, through the childminder's example and consistent routines.  Children behave well and display good cooperative skills when playing together, therefore, establishing very good relationships with each other.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children effectively. Her home is safe and good steps are taken to reduce potential dangers. As a result, children are kept safe well while in her care.

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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

 ensure that hours of attendance are recorded for all children, on all occasions  develop further, the use of observations and assessments to plan challenging learning activities that reflect more closely children's individual next steps and interests  ensure the progress check between the age of two and three contains details of activities or strategies that are intended to be used to meet children's identified needs and how these can be used to support learning at home.

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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

 use self-evaluation more effectively to prioritise areas for improvement in order to maintain and develop the quality of the provision.

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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 daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder caring for and playing with the children.  The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home, including the kitchen, garden and play areas.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's progress records and a range of documentation, including the safeguarding policy, children's registers and accident and medication records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults within the home and the childminder's self-evaluation and development plan.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder interacts well with children. She provides a variety of activities and uses some appropriate teaching methods, which generally prepare children for the next stage in their learning and school. The childminder promotes communication and language skills, as she models language and questions children to extend their learning further. She supports children's social skills as she encourages them to play together and be aware of each other's needs. Children enjoy being creative as they take part in painting activities. The childminder is beginning to observe children and has an idea of each child's needs and interests. She gains information about their achievements from parents and other settings children attend to support them in their learning. However, she does not consistently use observations to assess children's progress across all areas of learning, to identify the next steps in their learning. As a result, activities do not always provide

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who attend. This requires improvement

enough challenge to support all children to make good progress. In addition, the progress checks between the age of two and three is in its infancy. The childminder has not included support for parents and these are not always shared in a timely manner to ensure gaps in learning are quickly identified.

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requires improvement

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. The childminder is friendly and the children have positive relationships with her and each other. She praises children's contributions to activities and completion of tasks, which boosts their self-esteem. The childminder has ongoing discussions with parents and carers to meet children's routines during the day. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air, through physical play in the garden and walks to school or nursery. This helps children to become familiar with the next setting that they will go to, to support their emotional well-being. The childminder helps children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. She effectively encourages children's independence in cleaning their hands and faces after meals, and reminds them why this is important.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has detailed policies and procedures to follow in the event of any concern about children. Risk assessments and suitability checks are in place for all adults living on the premises. However, daily registers of children looked after and their hours of attendance are not always correctly completed. The childminder shares policies and procedures with parents. This means they understand the service she provides. The childminder has developed positive partnerships with parents. Information relating to the children's care is regularly given verbally. The childminder has started to evaluate her practice. However, she does not place a strong enough focus on the quality of teaching and learning. Consequently, she does not routinely monitor and evaluate the progress children are making, in order to identify any gaps and close these quickly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319511 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 993054 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1983 and lives in Headingly, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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

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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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