Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 September 2015 28 March 2011

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Children are not sufficiently safeguarded because of the childminder's poor knowledge of child protection. In addition, she is unaware of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against any adult in her household.  The childminder does not obtain detailed information from parents about their child's learning abilities and skills when they first start.  The information gained from observations is not well understood or accurate enough to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences. This means activities are not matched to the individual needs of children and next steps in learning are not precise enough to build on children's progress.  Children who like to learn outdoors are not fully supported to make independent choices about what they would like to do.  Systems for self-evaluation are not in place. The childminder has not identified changes in legislation, weaknesses in practice or considered how to improve practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder promotes children's health and self-care skills through her effective hygiene routines.  Children are at ease and have developed a positive relationship with the childminder which fosters their emotional well-being.  Children learn to behave well and are kind to others because the childminder is a positive role model.  Links with local schools and outside agencies are in place. This supports children's continuity of care when the time comes for them to move on to 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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Due Date

 develop knowledge of child protection issues, in order to identify and understand possible signs of abuse or neglect and be able to respond promptly to such concerns and understand what to do if allegations are made against an adult living or working in the household, to ensure children are kept safe from harm 30/09/2015

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Due Date

 ensure effective partnership working with parents by exchanging information about children's learning and development, so that there is a shared and consistent approach to supporting their progress and achievements from the start 13/11/2015

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Due Date

 ensure that information gained from observations is well understood and accurately interpreted, in order to ensure that children's individual needs, interests and stage of development are fully taken into account and effectively planned for. 13/11/2015 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 organise the outdoor area more effectively to enable children who like to learn outside to make choices and to develop their independence further  improve the system for self-evaluation, in order to identify weaknesses and ensure there is a clear and successful improvement plan that develops the quality of teaching and supports children's achievements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding, including the lounge, kitchen and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the interactions between the childminder and children during play.  The inspector carried out an observation of a planned activity and discussed the outcome with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documents relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage provided by the childminder, including children's assessment records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder has a poor knowledge of child protection procedures and practice is not robust enough to fully promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder has a safeguarding policy in place. However, this requires updating and does not include the action to take if an allegation is made against the childminder or another household member. As a result, the childminder has a very weak knowledge and understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures which she is required to follow. The childminder does not undertake self-evaluation or consider how to identify any weaknesses in her practice, in order to improve outcomes for children. In addition, she has failed to track children's learning and evaluate the progress they are making, in order to identify any gaps and close these quickly. First-aid training is renewed well before it expires, in order to promote children's welfare. A record of

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

accidents is kept alongside child registration forms and includes all the required details.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has an insufficient understanding of the learning and development requirements. This reduces her ability to support children's learning well enough. Although children play with a wide range of available toys, too much emphasis is placed on them learning by chance. The childminder does not know how to interpret information gained from observations. This means she does not carry out frequent or precise assessments, to accurately understand what children can do and how to plan for the next steps in learning. This means they do not make enough progress. The childminder adequately interacts with children to support their learning. She suggests they turn the pieces of puzzle around, so that they fit and match letters to pictures. This helps children to develop early mathematical concepts and literacy skills, which helps to prepare them for moving on to nursery or school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder provides a welcoming environment and develops close relationships with the children. She gathers information about children's general likes, dislikes and care routines from parents during settling-in periods. This supports her in helping children to feel safe and secure in her care. However, the information the childminder obtains does not enable her to accurately plan from the start and assess children's initial starting points. The childminder provides a variety of balanced and nutritious meals, which helps to promote a healthy diet and lifestyle to the children. She encourages children to take turns and play cooperatively. This helps them to build relationships with their peers and supports them emotionally for the larger social environment of school. Children have free access to a range of toys and resources inside that help them develop sufficient independence in their learning. However, the organisation of the outdoor area does not

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

enable children who like to play and learn outdoors to make choices or support their growing independence.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the best possible progress. The childminder does not monitor children's progress successfully, in order to identify any gaps in development and swiftly put in place any additional support when required.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286292 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 861247 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Horsforth, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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Telephone number

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