Childminder 319741

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2016 21 February 2013

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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 failed to address the previous action and recommendations from her last inspection. She has a weak understanding of the requirements and how to effectively evaluate her practice. This has led to breaches in the legal requirements.  The childminder has a poor understanding of some aspects of child protection, including having regard for any statutory guidance that helps to safeguard children. In addition, she is unaware of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against any adult in her household.  The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of the children's hours of attendance.  The childminder's systems to assess and observe children's development are weak. They are not precise or accurate enough to effectively identify children's next steps in learning. In addition, she does not consider the importance of concentrating on the prime areas when supporting the youngest children.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not consider when the progress check for children between the age of two and three years should be carried out.  The childminder does not ensure there is a two-way flow of information with parents and other providers about children's learning and how they can support this together.  The childminder displays a lack of commitment to develop her professional development. This means she has failed to take action to improve her knowledge and skills in order to improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form secure attachments to the childminder, who interacts positively with them, boosting their confidence.

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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

 improve knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage 09/10/2016

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 improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, including what to do if allegations are made, to ensure children are kept safe from harm 09/10/2016

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 promote all aspects of child protection and have regard to the government's current statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' 09/10/2016

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 implement an effective system to accurately record children's hours of attendance 09/10/2016

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 increase knowledge and understanding of the use of observations and assessments to plan challenging learning activities that reflect more closely children's individual next steps and interests, and ensure young children make good progress in the prime and specific areas of learning 09/12/2016

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 develop understanding of the requirement to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and provide a written summary to parents identifying the child's strengths and any areas where progress is less than expected 09/12/2016

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 ensure there is a regular exchange of information with parents and other providers about children's progress and next steps for learning, in order to secure a shared and consistent approach to children's learning and development 09/12/2016

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 undertake appropriate professional development opportunities to develop knowledge and skills and improve the quality of teaching. 09/12/2016

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

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 develop an effective self-evaluation process that includes the views of all users and accurately identifies and addresses priorities for improvement swiftly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children present and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and evidence of suitability of household members. She looked at the childminder's self- evaluation and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector observed children playing and looked at the toys, resources and equipment available for children to use.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has an insufficient understanding of the early years foundation stage and has failed to keep her practice up to date. She is reluctant to engage in professional development to improve her knowledge and teaching skills. This has contributed to the decline in the quality of her practice and a number of legal requirements are not met. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. Although the childminder has some satisfactory knowledge of child protection issues, she lacks awareness of, and does not have regard for, any government statutory guidance. Furthermore, she fails to see the significance of keeping a record of any injuries children arrive with, in order to fully ensure children's welfare. The childminder exchanges general information with parents through daily face-to-face exchanges. However, she does not share how she delivers the early years foundation stage. Furthermore, she does not have a consistent approach for sharing

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

and supporting children's progress and achievements with parents and other providers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder generally understands how to promote children's learning and development. She completes observations of children's development. However, information gained from observations is not understood well enough. Consequently, she fails to assess or track children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning. Additionally, information is not used frequently or precisely to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences that meet children's individual needs. Furthermore, weaknesses in the assessment processes extend to the progress check carried out for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder has not considered how she will implement this or the benefits of working in partnership with parents and health professionals to complete this at the most useful point in children's development. The childminder plays on the floor with children and repeatedly shows them how to complete

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

simple tasks, such as puzzles. This supports children to have a go and they become engaged and motivated to learn. Babies enjoy using natural resources to explore and repeat actions. However, when working with the youngest children, the childminder does not focus on promoting the prime areas of learning to identify children's next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's well-being is not effectively supported by the childminder. For example, their hours of attendance are not accurately recorded, which compromises their safety in the event of an emergency. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's care routines during the settling-in period. However, she does not find out about children's starting points or learning at home in order to help her identify their next steps in learning or provide individually tailored learning experiences. Children's understanding of the importance of exercise and hygiene is supported through everyday routines. Children's behaviour is managed appropriately to support their growing understanding of right and wrong.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children make some progress from their starting points. However, because of weaknesses in the systems for observation, assessment and planning, this is incidental and children do not make sufficient progress. They are learning to socialise and develop some skills needed for the eventual move to school, such as independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319741 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1042743 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991. She works alongside a co-childminder from her home in Wortley, Leeds. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except family and bank 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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