Childminder 320238

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 July 2016 3 July 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has not maintained an up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder is not clear about the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a family member.  Assessments made of children's learning and the monitoring of their progress are inconsistent. This means that the planning of activities is not precisely focused on children's individual learning needs.  The childminder does not explore all opportunities to target specific areas for professional development. This particularly relates to her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and all other relevant changes in legislation that affect her role.  The childminder does not have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of additional ways to support children learning English as an additional language.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder observes children at play and knows what activities they enjoy. As a result, children are provided with activities that interest them.  Partnerships with parents are good and they are complimentary about the childminder. She regularly shares information with parents about their child's day and the activities that they have taken part in.  Children are confident, happy and self-assured. They benefit from a close and caring relationship with the childminder.

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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

 obtain and maintain a current paediatric first-aid qualification 09/08/2016  update and improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, particularly the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made about the childminder or a family member 09/08/2016

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Due Date

 ensure the assessments made of children's learning are accurate and effectively used to monitor progress, and plan challenging activities that sharply focus on their precise learning needs and help them to make good progress. 08/08/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 explore all opportunities to develop professional knowledge further, with a particular regard to safeguarding and all relevant issues and changes in legislation, in order to improve practice  explore additional ways to promote the speaking, listening and understanding skills of children learning English as an additional language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and evaluated these jointly with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, observation and assessment files and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views from the written documentation they had provided for the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder's safeguarding knowledge has not been kept fully up to date and in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance. Despite this, she is aware of some of the signs and symptoms of abuse. However, she has insufficient knowledge about the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She has failed to identify that this expired in June of this year and has made no arrangements to renew this. Consequently, children's safety and well-being are compromised in the event of an accident. Since the last inspection, the childminder has taken into consideration the way that she observes and assesses children's learning and development. She now uses a variety of observations and basic assessments to gain an awareness of children's current stage of development. However,

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

she does not always accurately evaluate and use this information to plan activities that are precisely tailored to children's individual learning needs. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification. Nevertheless, she has not attended any recent training to ensure her knowledge is kept current regarding recent developments in childcare practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder generally interacts well with children. She listens, asks questions, introduces new words and praises children's attempts at communication. The childminder sometimes uses gestures alongside words to help children understand what she is saying. However, she has not fully explored additional ways to enhance the speaking, listening and understanding skills of children learning English as an additional language. Toddlers show inquisitiveness as they work out how to operate pop-up toys. They show interest in the role play kitchen, dolls and pram. This helps to develop imaginative play and foster children's interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety and well-being is compromised in the event of an accident because the childminder does not have the most up-to-date knowledge and understanding of administering effective first aid treatment. However, the childminder is warm and welcoming. The childminder has established strong bonds with children that help them to feel secure. When children join her, she discusses their likes, dislikes and care routines with parents. The childminder completes a daily diary, keeping parents informed about their child's day. She provides clear and simple rules that help children to learn what is expected of them. For example, they learn to tidy away their toys, share and take turns. Children enjoy activities that contribute to their good health. They are taken to local parks to socialise with other children and benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are generally motivated to learn and concentrate well during activities. They initiate their own play, follow their interests and develop good independence skills in preparation for starting school. However, planning and teaching are not effective enough to ensure that every child makes at least good progress in all aspects of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320238 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1044183 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in the Richmond Hill area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She cares for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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