Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2016 21 February 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has a poor understanding of some aspects of child protection. Furthermore, 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 have public liability insurance in place.  The childminder does not demonstrate how she will gather sufficient information from parents about children's care needs and their ongoing interests at home.  The childminder has not considered the benefit of reflecting, monitoring and evaluating the quality of her setting to continually make improvements.  The childminder has a limited range of challenging and age-appropriate resources available for children to initiate purposeful play.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how she will promote positive behaviour and develop children's self-esteem.  The childminder demonstrates how she will maintain a safe learning environment

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The provision does not meet requirements

through effective use of risk assessments in her home and for all outings.  The childminder holds a current first-aid certificate. She has the knowledge and skills to meet children's needs in the event of an accident or an emergency.  The childminder talks confidently about the importance of exchanging information with other providers and professionals to support children's individual needs.  The childminder understands how to promote children's physical development. She understands the importance of ensuring children enjoy a healthy and balanced diet.

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The provision does not meet requirements

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

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 safeguarding procedures, including how to deal with allegations, to ensure children are kept safe from harm 09/10/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that there is public liability insurance in place 09/10/2016  develop systems for gathering information from parents about children's care needs and ongoing interests at home and use this information to ensure that children are fully supported 09/10/2016

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Due Date

 ensure a wide range of resources is provided for children to choose from and lead their own play. 09/10/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the areas of the home the childminder uses for childminding.  The inspector discussed the policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will support children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374687 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1042745 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 2008. She operates from a co-childminder's home in Wortley, Leeds. The childminder operates term time only from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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