Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2016 11 February 2016

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not provided information to Ofsted on all persons over the age of 16 years living in the premises, to enable appropriate suitability checks to be completed. This was raised at the last two inspections and shows a lack of understanding and regard for children's safety. Ofsted will now consider further enforcement action, which may include taking steps to cancel the registration.  Self-evaluation is ineffective. Although the childminder can discuss some strengths and areas to improve, she has not acted swiftly enough to address all welfare requirements notices from the last inspection and does not focus enough on identifying and making improvements to safeguard children.  Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse which children may suffer is adequate. The childminder has an appropriate policy in place to follow with any concerns about children's safety.  The childminder shows a suitable understanding of how to assess children's learning

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and development. She understands the importance of undertaking the progress check between the ages of two and three years old.  The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of how to provide a variety of activities across all areas of learning and development. She understands how to plan for each child's individual needs and use their interests to plan for their next steps in development.  The home is safe and suitable for children. The childminder has an appropriate range of resources available for all ages of children, which she checks to ensure they are in suitable condition.  The childminder shows a suitable understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She describes age-appropriate behaviour management strategies and shows an understanding of how to promote good behaviour.  The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of how to work in partnership with parents. She discusses how she uses communication books to inform

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The provision does not meet requirements

them of their child's day and shares information with them about their child's learning and development. There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 supply the relevant information to Ofsted to ensure that suitability checks can be completed on all persons living on the premises. 16/09/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records in relation to their learning and development.  The inspector checked evidence of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. He also checked other documentation required by the early years foundation stage.  The inspector looked at the range of resources for children and the safety measures put in place by the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330569 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1060654 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Bramley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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