Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 7 March 2019 Previous inspection date 24 November 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not have a good enough knowledge of the seven areas of learning. n Information gathered on entry and from observations is not used fully to shape children's learning experiences to plan precisely for the next steps in their learning and development. n The childminder does not consistently work in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend, to help promote continuity of care and learning. n The childminder does not consistently support children's good health and hygiene. For example, children do not always wash their hands or sit appropriately at mealtimes. n The childminder is not using self-reflection to fully identify strengths and weaknesses in her practice, including areas for professional development.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder is warm and affectionate and spends good-quality time with children. Children seek her out for comfort and reassurance. n The childminder supports the development of young children's communication and language effectively. For example, she plays alongside children and talks about what is happening, repeats words and asks a good range of questions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date develop knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements; specifically the prime and specific areas of learning 04/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use the information obtained from parents on entry and from observations to plan for children's ongoing development and successfully help all children to make good progress. 04/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n strengthen partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend to fully promote continuity of care and support for children's learning n review snack and lunchtime routines to ensure that children's health and personal hygiene are consistently promoted n use self-evaluation to identify and address any weaknesses in provision and to help identify where professional development can be completed to improve the overall quality of practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including children's assessment records, policies and procedures and evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not identify weaknesses in her practice effectively. She has not prioritised her professional development to ensure she has up-to-date knowledge. For example, the childminder does not have a good enough knowledge of the areas of learning. Although the childminder has established partnerships with other settings that children attend, she does not gather or share enough information with them to enable a joined-up approach to children's learning. Despite these areas for improvement, safeguarding is effective. The childminder shows a good knowledge of child protection issues and understands who to contact if she has concerns. She maintains accurate records for fire drills, medication and accidents, to help ensure children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder gathers some information from parents when children first start and maintains individual learning journals for each child. These include ongoing observations of children's learning. However, the childminder does not use this information to plan precise next steps in children's learning and development, to help to ensure that children make good progress. The childminder shares the written progress check for children aged between two and three years with parents. However, systems to fully support the consistent and ongoing two-way sharing of information about children's learning are not sufficiently established. Nevertheless, the childminder provides a range of resources to help motivate children in their learning. For example, children delight in looking at books with the childminder, which helps to support their literacy skills. Children enjoy playing games and exploring construction resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not always remind children to wash their hands or consistently ensure that children sit appropriately while eating. This does not support children's health and good hygiene skills. Despite this, the childminder provides healthy food, for example fruit, and ensures children have plenty of opportunities to access fresh air. For instance, children enjoy outings to parks and to a swimming pool, which contributes to their physical development. The childminder provides children with lots of praise and encouragement as they play. This helps to support their confidence and emotional well- being successfully. The childminder remains calm and consistent in her approach. She supports children to understand her expectations of good behaviour.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children acquire some skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning. For example, they develop an awareness of numerals and have opportunities to practise their counting skills. Children solve problems and develop their knowledge of colours. However, they are not supported well enough to make the overall progress that they are capable of.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319683 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064230 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 24 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in the Armley area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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