Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 November 2015 7 April 2009

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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

 The childminder does not carry out thorough risk assessments to ensure the premises are secure.  The childminder does not promote children's good health. She does not consistently obtain information from parents about the need for medication or obtain written parental permission before administering medication.  Procedures for assessing and tracking children's development are inadequate. The childminder's knowledge of how to implement the progress check for children aged between two and three years is poor.  The childminder does not identify children's individual developmental stages in learning, including obtaining information from parents about what children can already do when they first start. Therefore, she is unable to plan challenging activities or share accurate information with parents about whether their children's development is appropriate.  The childminder has not established if she meets all requirements of associated

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This provision is inadequate

legislation regarding the confidential storage of data, such as photographs and, as a result, she is not clear if she manages information about children correctly so that safeguarding is fully in place.  The childminder's arrangements to evaluate her practice and promote her professional development are weak. She has not fully addressed the recommendations from her last inspection.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder helps children to share and take turns when they play together. This promotes children's positive behaviour.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks, with specific regard to ensuring the security of the premises to prevent unauthorised access 20/11/2015

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 obtain information from parents about the specific health need for administering medication to children 20/11/2015

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 obtain written parental permission for each particular medicine before giving medication to children 20/11/2015

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 improve the use of observations and develop an assessment system to monitor children's level of achievement 05/02/2016

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 improve the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and use this information to identify gaps and strengths in their learning and to establish where additional support or challenge may be needed to promote good levels of progress 05/02/2016

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 develop systems to share accurate information about each child's stage of development in order to help parents to support their child's learning at home 05/02/2016

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 establish a secure understanding of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act (1998) and implement any changes needed in order to comply with this, so that children and information held about them are protected. 20/11/2015 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve self-evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses in practice and target professional development opportunities, in order to improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of household members.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The premises are not always secure to prevent unauthorised people from entering. The childminder has not ensured that she has a secure understanding of her responsibilities with regard to the Data Protection Act (1998). For example, the childminder has not checked whether she complies with legal requirements for the storage of photographs on digital devices. However, the childminder has a suitable understanding about the appropriate procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder speaks to parents daily to pass on information about their children's general care routines and what they have enjoyed doing. However, systems to share information about learning and development are not yet effective, in order to support continuous learning at home. The childminder has not prioritised her professional development to ensure she has up-to-date knowledge.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has not fully implemented the recommendations from the last inspection, indicating a limited capacity to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has a poor knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She does not accurately carry out regular assessments on children's progress. She has a very limited understanding of how to accurately complete the written progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Therefore, she is not checking their progress to find out whether there are any gaps or specific strengths in their learning and development, and where children may need additional support or challenge. The childminder does not routinely gather information from parents when children first start about what they know and can already do. This means that she is unable to plan precisely for their next steps in learning to ensure children make rapid progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not consistently obtain information from parents about the specific health reasons for administering medication. Furthermore, she does not always obtain written parental permission before giving medicines to children, to ensure their welfare is fully promoted. Children are confident in social situations, attending groups within the local community and mixing with other children. This helps them to learn about diversity and the world around them. Children's health is promoted through a healthy diet and daily fresh air from regular walks in the local community. The childminder gives children constant praise for any achievements, raising their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The childminder does not have the knowledge to support children to make good progress that is typical for their age, in all areas of their development. Children are not well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320517 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 856931 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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