Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2015 30 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

 The childminder has a weak knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The systems in place to assess and observe children's development are ineffective and do not reflect current legislation and guidance. Consequently, children do not make enough progress.  The childminder has a limited knowledge of when the progress check for children between the age of two and three years should be carried out and which areas of development she is required to report upon.  The information provided to parents about the Early Years Foundation Stage does not include correct and current legislation, such as the seven areas of learning or how these are being delivered in the setting.  The childminder does not effectively evaluate the service she provides to identify strengths and weaknesses of her practice, in order to improve the quality of her provision.  The childminder does not use professional development opportunities to help keep her

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This provision is inadequate

knowledge of requirements and new guidelines in childcare practice up to date.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are at ease and have developed a positive relationship and attachments with the childminder, which fosters their emotional well-being.  Children have opportunities to be active through visits within the local area.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model who values and respects all children as individuals. She encourages children to use manners and teaches them to share and take turns.

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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 and understanding of the learning and development requirements and use this to raise the quality of observation, assessment, planning and teaching, in order to provide a programme of activities that are linked to children's individual needs and interests, to ensure that children are fully supported in their learning and development 30/01/2016

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Due Date

 ensure the progress check between the age of two and three years is completed in a timely manner and that it 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 30/01/2016

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Due Date

 review the information relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage, which is made available to parents, to ensure it is correct and reflects current legislation. 30/01/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 evaluate practice effectively in order to identify ways of keeping up to date with changes to requirements and new guidelines in childcare practice  pursue professional development opportunities to improve weaker areas of practice.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and of her responsibility to meet these. She is not aware of the changes to current legislation and does not effectively implement teaching across the seven areas of learning. This has a negative impact on the quality of her teaching and the provision. In addition, the information the childminder provides to parents about the Early Years Foundation Stage is from previous legislation and does not include how the seven areas of learning are delivered in her setting. The childminder has started to evaluate her practice. However, she has not successfully reflected on her provision to identify weaknesses within her practice and has not accessed ongoing professional development to improve her knowledge and teaching practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow should she have any

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

concerns about a child's welfare. In addition, she carries out risk assessments and is vigilant in her care of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has a wealth of experience and knowledge of how children develop. She understands the importance of considering children's ages, skills and interests in order to meet their needs. However, she has failed to develop her practice to reflect the changes to legislation and guidelines. This means that the childminder misses vital areas of development when planning and assessing children, such as literacy development and expressive arts and design. Weaknesses in the assessment processes extend to the progress check carried out for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder does not complete this in line with the health and development review. This means that parents are unable to share information with their health visitor, to promote integrated working. The childminder interacts alongside children, challenging their thinking by asking questions. She talks to children as they play, offering new words to extend their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

vocabulary. This helps children to gain confidence in their language and communication skills. The childminder encourages children to solve problems and think things through for themselves. She introduces colours and counting into children's activities. This helps them to develop their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder has good relationships with parents and makes time each day to ensure she shares information about their children's day. She gathers information about children's likes, dislikes and care routines from parents during settling-in periods. This helps her make children feel safe and secure in her care. Children's independence is effectively fostered as they make choices in their play and are encouraged to help with simple tasks. The childminder teaches the children about effective hygiene routines and they are encouraged to be independent in their personal care. This supports children to develop good health and hygiene practices. Their physical development and health are generally promoted. The childminder talks to children about the healthy foods they bring in their packed lunches, supporting them to understand the importance of a healthy diet. Children have regular opportunities to play outside for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children make some progress from their starting points. They are learning to socialise and to develop the skills needed for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319987 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 855322 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 30 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Yeadon, near Leeds. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, during term time only.

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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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