Childminder 320032

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2016 11 October 2012

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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's safeguarding procedures are not sufficiently robust to protect children from harm, in particular because she lacks knowledge of current Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance.  The childminder has not established if she meets all requirements of associated legislation regarding the confidential storage of data.  The childminder does not gather sufficient information from parents regarding children's capabilities in a timely manner, in order to plan for their individual learning needs when they first attend.  Opportunities for children to further develop their understanding of good health and hygiene practices are not always maximised.  The childminder has not identified any weaknesses in practice or recognised any areas of identified weaknesses.  Activities are not planned to meet the individual learning and development needs of children and, therefore, children are often not engaged in purposeful play.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has not yet fully implemented an ambitious programme of professional development.  There are not enough learning opportunities readily available to support children's developing understanding of information and communication technology.  The childminder does not provide sufficient opportunities which raise children's awareness of similarities and differences.

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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 the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance and procedures, including action to be taken in the event of any allegation of abuse against the childminder or a member of the household 02/05/2016

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 establish a secure understanding of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act (1998) so that children and information held about them are protected 02/05/2016

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 gather information on children's capabilities from parents quickly on entry to ensure children's learning is effectively planned for when they first attend the setting 02/05/2016

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 plan a range of purposeful play activities that meets the learning and development needs and interests of each child, particularly older children. 02/05/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 improve self-evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses in practice and target professional development opportunities, in order to improve outcomes for children  promote children's good health and ensure the organisation of handwashing routines is fully effective  establish an ongoing programme of professional development to strengthen the quality of the provision  provide more opportunities for children to learn about information and communication technology  raise children's awareness of diversity and help them respect and value differences further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including suitability of household members.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not have a clear understanding of child protection. She is unable to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and is not clear about what to do in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a family member. The childminder is not confident in knowing the procedure to follow when concerns are raised about children's welfare and safety. 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. The childminder has not prioritised her professional development to ensure she has up-to-date knowledge. The childminder has not fully implemented the recommendations from the last inspection, indicating a limited capacity to improve. Procedures for self-evaluation are

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

weak. The childminder has failed to focus sufficiently on improving the quality of the setting and outcomes for children. There are areas of weakness in the childminder's practice that have a significant impact on children's learning, safety and well-being. The childminder understands the importance of developing relationships with other settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder is actively involved in children's play. For example, children role play and the childminder talks about what is happening, repeats words and asks a good range of questions. She supports young children's communication and language effectively. However, the childminder does not always provide a range of opportunities to fully promote children's awareness of diversity. In addition, the childminder has little understanding of promoting children's understanding and experience of communication and information technology. The childminder monitors the learning and development of children in her care and is beginning to identify children who are not achieving as quickly as they might. She has recently implemented systems in place to assess and track children's learning. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. However, the childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

does not provide opportunities to meet the individual needs and interests of children. Activities are sometimes unsuitable and do not promote the learning and development of children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder is friendly and has created positive relationships with children. Children happily play and independently access the resources. The childminder liaises with parents daily to share children's routines and talks to them about what children have enjoyed and experienced. However, when children first start the childminder fails to gather information about children's capabilities from parents. This does not ensure children's learning is effectively planned for when they first attend the setting. The childminder visits various playgroups and promotes children's physical development when out in the local environment. However, the childminder does not effectively support children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle and of good hygiene. The childminder failed to remind children to wash their hands before they ate and meals are not always healthy and nutritious.

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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 320032 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1037028 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Whitkirk, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.45pm, 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

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