Childminder EY317974

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2018 15 April 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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant events.  Children's safety is compromised. The childminder has not taken all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks in the setting.  The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as those relating to the 'Prevent' duty guidance.  The childminder does not have effective procedures in place to ensure the ongoing suitability of her assistants.  The childminder does not ensure that records are easily accessible and available.  The childminder does not keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, and their hours of attendance.  The childminder does not use observations and assessments effectively to assess and monitor how well children are progressing towards the early learning goals.  The limited monitoring and evaluation of the provision mean that the childminder fails

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This provision is inadequate

to identify areas that require improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder supports children's behaviour in a positive way and gives them praise and encouragement to build their self-esteem.  The childminder takes children on outings to places such as nature areas and museums. This promotes children's learning and raises their understanding of the wider world.

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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

 implement effective risk assessments in order to remove or minimise hazards, with particular regard to accessibility and storage of hazardous substances, accessibility of trailing wires and storage of outdoor toys 11/06/2018

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 improve knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance to enable concerns about extremism to be dealt with in an appropriate manner 25/06/2018

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 implement effective systems to ensure that assistants are made aware of their duty to disclose any changes that may affect their suitability to work with children 11/06/2018

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 ensure records are easily accessible and available for inspection 11/06/2018  keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, and their hours of attendance 11/06/2018

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 use ongoing observations and assessments effectively to identify what children need to learn next and shape learning experiences for each child. 11/06/2018

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

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 improve self-evaluation to identify and address weaknesses in the provision more accurately and enhance outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 This inspection took place following Ofsted's risk assessment process.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at available documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children, the childminder's assistant and parents during the inspection.  The inspector looked at areas used for childcare purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder puts children's safety and welfare at risk. She has failed to notify Ofsted of significant events in relation to a household member. The childminder does not assess risks in her home well enough to keep children safe. For example, harmful substances and trailing wires are within children's reach and large toys in the outdoor area are not stored safely. Records required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are not easily accessible and available, including for inspection. Additionally, the childminder does not keep a record of the hours of children's attendance. The childminder is able to recognise some signs and indictors of abuse and knows what to do in these instances to protect children. However, she is not aware of her responsibility regarding the 'Prevent' duty guidance, to protect children from extreme views and behaviour. The childminder monitors the work of her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

assistants but she does not have procedures to check their ongoing suitability to work with children. Self-evaluation is not effective in identifying the weaknesses in her provision to ensure that outcomes for children are good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not have effective systems for observing, assessing and monitoring children's learning and development. Consequently, children are not supported to make good progress and activities are not precisely focused on their individual learning needs. For example, a water activity is not sufficiently challenging for some children and does not build on what they already know and can do. Despite this, the childminder provides children with a range of interesting play opportunities that they enjoy. For example, she uses one of the children's favourite stories, 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', to teach children about life cycles and healthy eating. Both the childminder and her assistant interact positively with children. They help to promote their speaking skills by talking to them and encouraging responses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding arrangements compromise children's safety and welfare. Nevertheless, children appear settled in the childminder's care and separate from their parents confidently. The childminder has positive partnerships with parents and shares information with them on a day-to-day basis so that they are informed of their child's care. Children have daily opportunities to extend their physical development. They play outside and occasionally visit the park and soft-play areas. The childminder and one of her assistants have completed paediatric first-aid training. Appropriate levels of hygiene are maintained in the home and the childminder teaches children about the importance of good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make good enough progress because of the weaknesses in teaching. That said, children develop some skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning. They learn how to play with others, share and take turns. They engage well when activities interest them, for example, as they fill and empty containers in the water tray. They are able to follow simple instructions, listen and respond appropriately when the childminder and her assistant talk to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317974 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1136463 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with assistants.

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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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