Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2018 21 September 2015

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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 a secure understanding of safeguarding or to whom to report any concerns she may have about a child in her care. This compromises children’s welfare.  The childminder does not implement a safeguarding policy that is in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She has no knowledge of the wider safeguarding issues, such as the ‘Prevent’ duty guidance.  The childminder has failed to ensure her paediatric first-aid qualification is up to date.  The quality of teaching is not good enough to consistently engage children and provide them with a stimulating, challenging play and learning experience.  The childminder does not share information about children’s development with parents or help them to continue their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not carry out the progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder does not assess children’s learning or plan activities that are tailored to

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder uses positive strategies to support children's good behaviour. They respond well to her praise, which raises their self-esteem.  The childminder is caring and children build strong bonds with her.

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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 in order to identify signs of abuse and to be alert to any issues of concern in the child's life at home or elsewhere 05/08/2018

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 develop and maintain a safeguarding policy and ensure it is in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures 05/08/2018

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 develop knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015? 05/08/2018

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 maintain a paediatric first-aid certificate 05/09/2018  improve the quality of teaching to ensure children are consistently engaged and provide them with stimulating and challenging play and learning experiences that help them to make good progress 05/09/2018

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 improve the two-way flow of information for parents and provide them with guidance about how they can support their child's learning at home 05/09/2018

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 complete the required progress check for every child between the ages of two and three years 05/09/2018

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 use information gained from assessing children's progress to plan challenging and appropriate activities that are tailored to each child's individual learning needs. 05/09/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and how the childminder interacted with them. ?  The inspector observed teaching practices and the impact these have on children's learning. ?  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children. ?  The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's records. ?  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not have knowledge or understanding of the procedures to should follow should she be concerned about the welfare of children. She is not aware of wider safeguarding issues, in particular government guidance about protecting children from extreme views. The childminder has failed to maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate. Systems to monitor and evaluate the childminder's practice are not robust. For example, she does not identify areas of weakness and address these through suitable professional development opportunities. The childminder has a poor knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. This has an impact on her ability to support children's learning and ensure they are ready for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not understand how to observe children and successfully use this information to provide challenging experiences to help them learn effectively. For example, the childminder provides play dough and accessories but the activity lacks challenge, which means children's interest and engagement are not sustained. The childminder does not use children's interests to build on what they already know and help them make good progress. The childminder does not consistently assess children's learning. She does not share information with parents about what their child is learning or help them support their child's learning at home. Furthermore, the childminder does not carry out the progress check for all children between the ages of two and three years or provide a written summary for parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's welfare is not assured. Nevertheless, the childminder has improved opportunities for children to be healthy and active. Children enjoy a suitable range of healthy snacks and nutritious meals. They have opportunities to develop their physical skills and enjoy daily visits to the park. The childminder does obtain some information from parents about children's care needs and plans her routines around these. Children are independent during meals and can make a few choices about their play.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress they are capable of because of the weaknesses in teaching and assessment. This means that some children are not acquiring all the skills required in preparation for their next stage of learning. Despite this, children do learn some skills. For instance, children show interest in books and build on their communication development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320554 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1128124 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the Armley area of Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from 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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