Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2017 13 January 2014

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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 does not have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children in her care. She does not know when to refer concerns about children's welfare or where to refer allegations against household members should they arise. This means children are not adequately safeguarded.  The childminder does not have an effective safeguarding policy in place should a safeguarding issue arise. Furthermore, she does not have an effective procedure in place for the safe use of mobile phones or cameras. These are requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not gather sufficient information from parents regarding children's capabilities. She fails to plan for children's individual learning needs and does not monitor their development to ensure they make good or better progress.  The childminder does not share sufficient information with parents to complement children's learning at home. In addition, partnerships with other settings children attend

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This provision is inadequate

are weak as the childminder does not currently communicate with them.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively, so does not identify her strengths and any areas that need improving.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are developing some communication skills. The childminder repeats words for children to copy and encourages speech, developing their early conversation skills.  The childminder supports children's emotional development well. She closely follows their care routines and is always close by to offer children reassurance.

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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

 ensure knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children is kept up to date and in line with the guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children's Board, including when to refer concerns about children's welfare and how to refer allegations against household members 10/04/2017

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 improve the safeguarding policy to ensure it includes the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against household members and covers the use of mobile phones and cameras 10/04/2017

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 gather information from parents about children's capabilities and plan challenging experiences that meet their individual needs 23/04/2017

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 use assessment to monitor children's development and accurately plan their next steps in learning 23/04/2017

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 improve communication with parents in order to share children's achievements and involve parents in children's learning, to complement learning between the setting and home 23/04/2017

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 develop partnerships with other settings children attend and establish a two-way flow of information to complement children's learning between settings. 23/04/2017

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

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 develop the system for self-evaluation in order to identify weaknesses and set realistic targets for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had a tour of the setting.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including children's learning records, risk assessments, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training but, despite this, her knowledge is not secure and has not been embedded. Although she knows the different types of abuse and neglect and the signs of which to be aware, she does not know when it is appropriate to refer her concerns to other professionals. Also, the childminder does not know what to do if any allegations are made against her or any household members. The childminder is aware that all adults living on the premises must have their suitability checked and ensures her own children's suitability is checked when they reach 16 years old. The childminder ensures the premises are safe and secure. For example, the doors to outside are locked and the garden area where children play is secured by fencing. The childminder conducts daily risk assessments of the premises and is vigilant, ensuring the space children explore is

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

minimised of any risks. The childminder does not evaluate her service or her practice. She is not able to sufficiently identify her weaknesses which means the capacity to improve is limited.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Children are not effectively supported by the childminder to make the best possible progress in their learning and development. The childminder does not gather information about what children can and cannot do from parents when they first start. Assessment of children's learning is not in place which means that the childminder does not monitor their progress and is not aware if there are any emerging gaps in their development. Due to the lack of assessment, the childminder is unable to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning. This means children are not appropriately challenged in their play. The childminder is committed to creating positive relationships with parents. The childminder listens to parents as they share children's interests and ensures children have a selection of resources to choose from as they play. However, she does not effectively share children's learning with parents or the other settings children attend. For example, some

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

children attend a school nursery but no information is shared so that both settings work together to support children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

As children are not effectively safeguarded by the childminder, this has a detrimental effect on their welfare. Children are settled and happy. The childminder knows children's care needs well and liaises with parents about children's health, for example, discussing how recent vaccinations can affect their well-being. The childminder ensures children follow appropriate hygiene practices, such as wiping their noses. She feeds them healthy and nutritious meals which promote their physical well-being. The childminder supports children to understand rules and boundaries. She teaches them the rules of the setting and promotes friendships to support children's social skills.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification but this is not being used to effectively support children's learning and, ultimately, support them to be ready for their next stage in learning. The childminder cannot discuss children's development or the progress children have made. Therefore, she is not aware if children are working at expected levels of development, if they are making progress or if they require additional support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY152147 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1087162 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Leeds. She operates her service all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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