Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2018 31 July 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 ensure risk assessments are in place that promote children's safety at all times.  The childminder does not always supervise children adequately when they are playing in the garden. This compromises children's safety.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She delivers a broad, well-planned curriculum that reflects children's interests well.  The childminder finds out about children's stage of development when they enter her care. She fully involves parents in assessing their child's progress. The childminder encourages them to share information about what their children learn at home to help ensure consistency.  The childminder plans the move into the setting and on to nursery school well to maintain children's emotional well-being. They attend groups where they meet other children and develop their social skills successfully. The childminder encourages children to be kind, share and take turns.  Children visit the local woods regularly. They develop their physical skills climbing on fallen logs and exploring the natural environment. They enjoy caring for the childminder's rabbits and bathing the tortoises.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure risk assessments are in place to identify hazards and promote children's safety at all times 03/08/2018

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Due Date

 ensure children are in sight or hearing and appropriately supervised at all times, particularly when playing in the garden. 03/08/2018

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Inspection activities

 This inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has not risk assessed the outdoor area effectively to ensure children are kept safe. The fence around the front garden where children play is low level and can be climbed over easily. This means a child could leave the garden or an unauthorised person could enter the garden unseen. The childminder allows older children to play outside unsupervised. At these times, they are not always within her sight or hearing. On occasions, the childminder leaves young children unattended while she goes inside the house, for example, when she makes them drinks. These weaknesses put children at risk. Nevertheless, the childminder has a secure understanding of signs that indicate a child might be suffering from harm or abuse. She records and responds to complaints appropriately. The childminder evaluates her teaching practice well. She reads widely and accesses training to increase her knowledge. She

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

makes positive changes that raise outcomes for children. For example, children have free access to art and craft materials so they can make more choices and be creative.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's progress. She shares information with parents so they can continue children's learning at home. They are positive about the learning experiences she provides for their children. The childminder plans an effective balance of child-initiated play and adult-led learning. She provides stimulating resources which are accessible so children can move and combine them in a variety of ways. She gives children uninterrupted time to play and explore. She values their questions and gives them time to think things through, such as how to get water from a heavy container into their bucket. The childminder helps children to think about things together. They talk about the patterns their wet feet make on dry concrete. They watch as they dry and disappear in the sunshine. The childminder promotes communication and language well. She encourages children to talk about what they are doing and share their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in the arrangements for safeguarding mean that children's safety is not assured. Nevertheless, children enjoy their time in the setting. The childminder encourages children to adhere to rules and gives them gentle reminders. She reminds them to be polite and use good manners. The childminder shows each child that she appreciates them and their efforts through praise and encouragement. The childminder provides a wide range of easily accessible resources. This helps children to make choices about their play and promotes their independence well. Children are confident to share their learning with visitors. They are proud when they show examples of their work.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in all areas of learning, given their individual starting points. They are independent in personal care routines. Children develop their mathematical skills well. They begin to understand concepts of size and volume. They develop their early literacy skills. For example, they use paint and brushes of different sizes to make patterns. Children attend trips where they learn about their community. They begin to understand that people have similarities and differences. This wide range of skills helps to prepare children well for their future learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216958 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1140507 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Wetherby. The childminder operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, 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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