Childminder EY434310

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2018 25 June 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 Good 2

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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 sufficient knowledge of procedures to safeguard children. She is not familiar with the procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB). She is not clear what to do if an allegation is made about her.  The childminder's knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, for example, how to protect children from the risks of radicalisation and extreme views, is weak.  The childminder has not maintained a current qualification in paediatric first aid. This impacts on her ability to protect children's welfare and good health.  The childminder does not identify and minimise all risks to help keep children safe.  The childminder is not fully aware of her responsibilities under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998.  At times, hygiene procedures are not robust enough to give children clear messages about how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is an effective teacher with a good understanding of how young children learn. She provides a wide range of activities and experiences that helps children to build on what they already know and can do.  Children are active learners who explore their surroundings with enthusiasm. They develop a positive attitude towards learning that helps to prepare them well for school.  The childminder gathers the views of parents and children to help her to review her practice and identify ways to improve.

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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

 secure a clear understanding of procedures to safeguard children, which are in line with current guidance from the LSCB, and include the action to be taken if there is an allegation made against the childminder or a member of her family 28/02/2018

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015 28/02/2018

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 ensure that a current qualification in paediatric first aid is maintained at all times 28/02/2018

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 ensure all areas and activities are risk assessed to minimise hazards and keep children safe 28/02/2018

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 ensure that the requirements of the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1988 are met in full. 28/02/2018

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

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 improve hygiene routines and procedures to help children to learn about how to keep themselves healthy.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She also looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability checks carried out in people in the household.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection, and looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder is not confident about what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Her current knowledge and understanding of procedures indicate that she would not report concerns quickly enough to help keep children safe from harm. The childminder is not familiar with guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board about the action to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. Furthermore, she does not have secure knowledge of how to identify and protect children at risk from extreme views and radicalisation. The childminder's first-aid certificate has expired, and her knowledge of how to deal with sick and injured children is weak. The childminder has not fully considered all risks to children, including when on outings. The childminder has effective partnerships with nurseries that children attend. They share information that helps to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's ongoing learning. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

childminder shares information with parents, and they are very happy with the services she provides. However, the childminder has not ensured that she meets all legal requirements for sharing and storing information. The childminder continues to develop her skills and knowledge. For example, she shares ideas with other childminders and reads relevant publications. This helps to enhance her teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children at play and uses her findings to check their progress against expected levels of development. She provides an effective balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for children to express their ideas and lead their own play. This helps to enthuse children and they become engrossed in their learning. Children are very curious and test out their ideas as they play. They investigate how different toys can fit inside each other. The childminder supports their learning well, for example, by posing number problems as they play. This supports children's skills in mathematics well and contributes to the very good progress they make in this area of learning. Children take part in a range of creative activities. For example, they help the childminder to make cakes. They explore and discuss the changes in the ingredients during the activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding mean that children's welfare is not adequately promoted. Children's safety and well-being are compromised because the childminder does not have up-to-date training and knowledge of how to manage accidents, injuries and illness. There is scope to improve children's understanding of good health and hygiene. For example, the childminder does not always remind them to wash their hands before preparing food and eating. Nevertheless, children are very happy and well settled in the childminder's care. They grow in confidence and develop secure attachments with her. The childminder gives children gentle and appropriate guidance to help them manage their feelings and understand the needs of others. Children respond positively and their behaviour is good. They benefit from plenty of attention and praise which helps to raise their self-esteem. Young children ask for their paintings to be displayed on the wall, showing great pride in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

their achievements. Children are increasingly independent and help with small tasks. For example, they sweep the floor and wipe the table.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve at least the expected levels of development for their age, and some exceed this. They benefit from focused teaching that contributes to the very good progress they make in their learning. Children persevere at activities and concentrate for extended periods of time. They develop skills in early literacy. For example, they make marks with paint and identify letters from their name on a laptop keyboard. Children benefit from attending activities in the community, such as playgroups, that give them experience of being part of a larger group. This helps them to feel more confident when they move on to school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434310 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1102353 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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