Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 7 March 2019 Previous inspection date 22 April 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not always supervise children and leaves them unattended, out of sight and hearing distance. Furthermore, she does not supervise their behaviour appropriately. n The childminder has a poor understanding of safeguarding children. She does not keep up to date with child protection issues. n The childminder does not complete suitability checks and notify the relevant agencies of any changes to the adults living or working on the premises and having regular access to children. n The childminder does not implement effective risk assessments to ensure children's daily experiences are safe and suitable. She does not ensure she has a first-aid kit to hand to help deal with any emergencies. Furthermore, she does not obtain written permission to seek medical attention or administer first aid to a child. n The childminder does not have effective evacuation procedures or safety equipment in

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This provision is inadequate

place to keep children and assistants safe in the event of an emergency evacuation. n The childminder does not ensure she maintains public liability and car insurance. She does not complete safety checks to ensure the vehicles she uses are safe and suitable. Children's car seats are not fitted correctly. n The childminder does not maintain information about the children and does not accurately record their attendance. n The childminder does not monitor staff performance to ensure they understand their role and responsibility. n The childminder does not keep a written record of any complaints and their outcome. n The childminder does not monitor and track the progress for all children who attend the setting. She does not always collect information from parents about children's starting points. Consequently, activities do not focus on a child's interests and what they need to learn next, to help them make good progress.

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It has the following strengths

n Children visit local attractions and learn how to make healthy food choices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action: We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date ensure that children are adequately supervised and always in sight or hearing distance, to ensure their safety 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge and understanding of wider safeguarding and child protection issues which may affect a child's safety and well- being, with particular regard to the prevent duty guidance and female genital mutilation 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement effective systems to ensure suitability checks are completed for all those who live, work or have regular access to children on the premises 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

notify the relevant agencies and keep them up to date with any changes to the adults who live, work or have regular access to children on the premises 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the current procedures used to collect information about a child and their parents when they first start at the setting, with particular regard to collecting the child's full name; date of birth; name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known to the provider; who can collect the child from the setting; emergency contacts; and any information about a child's medical or health needs 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement effective and robust risk assessments that identify all potential risks and hazards to children, to ensure children's daily experiences are safe and suitable 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure first-aid kits are maintained and easily accessible to help deal with any emergencies, both in the setting and during outings 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement effective evacuation procedures and ensure fire safety equipment is in place, to enable safe evacuation of children, staff and others on the premises in the event of a fire or other emergency 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure the necessary car insurance is in place and safety checks have been completed for all the vehicles the childminder uses for childminding 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement effective safety checks and risk assessments, to ensure children are seated in appropriately fitted car seats before any journey 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure children's attendance is recorded accurately 28/03/2019 implement appropriate procedures for supervision, support and training of all staff, so that they have the appropriate skills, knowledge and training to ensure a child's safety and improve the quality of children's learning and development 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure public liability insurance is maintained 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement appropriate behaviour management strategies and ensure that these are reinforced well enough to help keep children safe 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written record of any complaints made, including the outcome and any actions taken 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure written permission is obtained from parents, to access medical attention and administer first aid to a child. 02/05/2019

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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 implement effective systems to collect information from parents about what their child can already do when they first start at the setting, to help assess their stage of development and plan effectively to meet the needs of the child. 02/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the current system used to monitor and track a child's progress, to ensure all children who attend the setting receive the individual support they need, and to identify what children need to learn next to support them to make good progress from their starting points. 02/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of all areas of the premises children access. n The inspector had discussions with parents and considered their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection. She reviewed the setting's policies and procedures, risk assessments and other records regarding health and safety. n The inspector completed general observations and had discussions with the childminder regarding the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector reviewed documentation relating to children's progress and learning and development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder is not up to date with current child protection legislation. Furthermore, the childminder demonstrates a significant weakness in her ability to identify risks and implement effective procedures to protect the children in her care. For example, the childminder leaves very young children unsupervised, out of sight and hearing distance in the playroom while she completes daily tasks around the premises. This puts children at significant risk, as they have unsupervised and easy access to small parts and play equipment which are choking hazards. Furthermore, the childminder leaves children unsupervised in waiting rooms while she attends appointments. The childminder does not reinforce expectations of behaviour effectively to help keep children safe. For example, she does not supervise children appropriately when putting them into the car. This significantly compromises children's safety as they

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

have easy access to a busy road. The childminder does not have the necessary public liability and car insurance in place. She does not ensure the vehicles she uses are maintained and in good repair. For example, young children can easily open the car doors from inside of the vehicle. In addition, children's car seats are not fitted into the vehicle correctly. This leaves children at significant risk of harm in the event of a road traffic accident. The childminder does not ensure the necessary suitability checks are in places for all adults who have regular access to children on the premises. She does not keep the relevant agencies up to date with any changes to the adults who live on the premises. Furthermore, the childminder does not keep a written record of any complaints and their outcome, to ensure the necessary information is made available for those who require access to this. Self-evaluation is not effective. The childminder does

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

not identify and address key weaknesses in her practice. The childminder does not monitor her assistants' performance to ensure they receive targeted professional development plans and regular support, to help them to provide quality learning opportunities for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Partnerships with parents are not effective. The childminder does not gather key information from parents about their children when they first start at the setting. This means children do not receive the individual support they need in their learning from the earliest point. Furthermore, the childminder does not accurately observe and assess children's learning, according to their stage of development. The childminder does not monitor children's progress well enough in order to identify any gaps in their learning. As a result, the childminder does not plan activities focused on what children need to learn next. That said, the childminder interacts well with the children as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management have a significant impact on children's health, safety and welfare. The childminder does not consistently monitor and record children's attendance accurately. This has the potential to put children at risk of being unaccounted for. The childminder does not have the necessary safety procedures or equipment in place to help deal with any emergencies. For example, the childminder does not have a fire blanket to help control a fire in the kitchen. Emergency evacuation routes are not free of obstacles and do not always have quick or easy access to open doors. The childminder does not replenish the contents of her first-aid kit after children use these during play. The childminder does not take a first-aid kit with her on outings or in the vehicle she uses. The childminder does not collect information about a child and their parents and carers, which might help to assist her or any medical professionals in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

the event of a serious accident, injury or if a child becomes unwell at the setting. She does not consistently obtain written permission from parents to access medical attention and administer first aid to a child. That said, children develop appropriate social skills from the outings they take in the local area. The childminder ensures children have easy access to drinking water throughout the day. Children enjoy taking part in physical play.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress which they are capable of making. Children do not have access to well planned and organised play equipment and activities. As a result, children's individual learning needs are not supported and not as well prepared for their next stage of learning and the eventual move to school. That said, children visit the local dentist and learn about the different people who help us. Children learn how to brush their teeth and take care of their oral hygiene.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368348 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10098980 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 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 22 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4 and works with two assistants. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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Registers

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