Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2018 Not applicable

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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 know enough about the signs and symptoms of abuse that indicate a child might be at risk from harm. This means she cannot keep children safe.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice to identify strengths and weaknesses, or obtain the views of parents. She does not focus on her own professional development to improve her skills and knowledge. As a result, she does not provide good-quality learning experiences that raise outcomes for children.  The childminder does not work in partnership with parents and/or carers to share information about children's learning and development. She does not give parents enough information to help them continue children's learning at home.  The childminder does not complete accurate assessments of children's progress. This means that she does not identify all gaps in children's learning and does not have the information she needs to plan successfully for their future learning.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not plan a challenging and enjoyable experience that targets children's individual learning needs. She does not support and guide their play through high-quality, positive interactions. Children do not make sufficient progress.

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It has the following strengths

 Children attend groups where they have the opportunity to develop their social skills and build friendships with other children.  The childminder supports children to develop good hygiene practices and independence in personal care routines.

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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

 develop knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues to be able to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity 24/06/2018

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 develop a programme of professional development and improvement to help improve skills and knowledge, to raise the standard of teaching and outcomes for children 24/06/2018

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 develop effective partnerships with parents to help ensure the individual needs of all children are met and a two-way flow of information is available to support children's learning 24/06/2018

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 complete accurate assessments of children's progress to find out what children can already do and what they need to learn next, and to ensure any gaps in children's learning are identified quickly 24/06/2018

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 use information gained from accurate observations to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience that supports children to make progress in all areas of their learning 24/06/2018

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 implement each area of learning and development through well- planned, purposeful play that is supported by high-quality, positive interactions. 24/06/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not have an adequate knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms that indicate a child might be at risk from harm or abuse, so she cannot keep them safe. However, she knows the reporting procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's safety and welfare, or if an allegation is made about a person living on the premises. The childminder helps children to begin to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches them how to cross the road and how to use public transport safely. The childminder does not review her practice to identify weaknesses, nor does she seek the views of parents. She does not demonstrate enough commitment to her own professional development to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. As a result, the quality of teaching is poor and children do not make the progress they are capable of.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder obtains starting points from parents when children enter her care. However, she does not continue to work in partnership with parents and/or carers to share information about children's learning and development. As a result, she does not have an accurate understanding of what children can already do, or what parents are working on at home. The childminder's observations and assessments of children's progress are not accurate. This means she does not know what stage they are at in their development or what they need to learn next. The childminder does not plan effectively to target children's learning needs. Activities are unexciting and offer little challenge to help children progress on to the next stage in their learning. In addition, the childminder does not support children's play through good interactions. As a result, children lack motivation and are not stimulated to learn. They move from one resource to the next, showing little

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

interest or enthusiasm. Consequently, children do not make sufficient progress. Nevertheless, the childminder shares stories with children. She helps them to make associations between words and pictures. They begin to recognise some familiar letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding practice mean that children are not kept safe. However, children are well behaved. The childminder encourages them to help with everyday routines, such as tidying their toys away and setting the table for meals. She provides opportunities for children to play outdoors in the fresh air. They enjoy catching bubbles and playing in the paddling pool.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Due to significant weaknesses in planning and assessment, children do not make the progress they are capable of. Gaps in children's learning and development are not closing quickly enough. This means children lack the skills they need for their future learning in school. Nevertheless, children begin to develop some early mathematical skills. They begin to recognise colours and count to 10.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498143 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1050298 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Horsforth area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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