Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 11 May 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 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:

 The childminder's observations and assessments of children's achievements are not accurate enough. Consequently, planning is not always precisely matched to children's individual next steps in learning.  The childminder has not monitored all areas in the home effectively, to ensure all risks are fully minimised in order to keep children safe.  The provider does not monitor or evaluate the provision well enough, to ensure all legal requirements are met.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder works appropriately in partnership with parents and other professionals to support children's learning and care routines.  Children develop positive attachments to the childminder. This is because she enthusiastically attends to their needs and she praises their achievements.  Children are independent because the childminder is proactive in encouraging children to carry out tasks themselves. This prepares them well for school.

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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 the observations and assessments of children are used precisely to plan for children's next stages in learning, so all children make good or better progress  improve the risk assessments to ensure that all risks are identified and minimised, giving particular attention to making dangerous substances inaccessible to children, in order to support their safety and well-being.

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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

 develop evaluation and monitoring processes, to ensure that any weaknesses in the provision are promptly identified and addressed, so that all legal requirements are met.

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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 all necessary measures are taken to minimise any risks to the health and safety of the children (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any risks to the health and safety of the children (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed play resources indoors and outdoors.  The inspector discussed how the childminder includes the views of parents as part of the evaluation process to support children.  The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including evidence of the suitability checks for the childminder and other adults in the household, and policies and procedures.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children are making appropriate progress with their learning. This is because the childminder provides a suitable range of activities on a daily basis to support them. Children are suitably motivated to learn as they explore her home and the activities. However, the observations and assessments of children's learning are not rigorous enough. This means she does not always plan activities which are precisely matched to children's next steps in learning. Consequently, children do not reach their full potential. Children develop appropriate communication skills. This is because the childminder uses clear language while encouraging them to repeat words. Children are developing their creativity and learning about the world. For example, the childminder prepares them well for an activity that supports their understanding of how plants grow. She introduces a range of different textures and materials which children use to decorate plant pots.

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requires improvement

The home environment is safe overall. Safety catches are suitably placed to keep children away from hazardous materials. However, the childminder's daily checks to the premises are not fully effective in minimising all hazards, as one of these catches in the kitchen has come loose. However, it is not a major risk because the childminder monitors where the children go in the home closely. In addition, she teaches them which areas they can play in within the home and the areas they cannot go, to keep them safe. Children's emotional well-being and independence are supported well, because the childminder praises them as they complete tasks, such as putting on their own shoes. They also behave well and they develop appropriate relationships with the childminder. Children's good health is appropriately supported because they receive regular physical activities, such as jumping on the trampoline. The childminder also provides a range of healthy food choices, such as

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to keep children safe from harm and how to support children's progress. She knows what to do if concerns arise about a child in her care and she supports their learning appropriately as they explore. The childminder's knowledge of how to support children is enhanced through attending relevant training on safeguarding and aspects of learning and development. However, monitoring of the provision is weak. This means that not all areas of the learning and development requirements and the safeguarding and welfare requirements are fully met, to support children's all-round needs. The recommendations from the last inspection have not all been fully addressed to support children. Updated procedures have been implemented, such as practising the fire evacuation more regularly. However, assessments and planning for children's learning are still not fully effective. Appropriate partnerships

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provision requires improvement

with the parents and other early years providers ensure information is shared to support children's development between the provisions, at home and when they move on.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320160 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 855326 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in the Farsley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She 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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