Childminder EY355715

Inspection date 2 July 2019 Previous inspection date 10 November 2014

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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 safeguard children sufficiently. She has not attended a child protection course. This is reflected in her poor knowledge of possible signs of abuse and of her responsibilities in reporting concerns in line with current local safeguarding arrangements. The childminder does not have procedures in place for the safe use of mobile phones or cameras. n The childminder does not have regard to, or keep up to date with, the government's statutory guidance documents or current legislation to support effective safeguarding practice. n The childminder does not consistently keep the premises secure. n The childminder does not ensure that she has appropriate first-aid items for use with the children in the event of any accidents. n The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's attendance. n The childminder does not observe and assess children's learning. Consequently, she

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This provision is inadequate

does not plan for their individual needs and complement learning across the seven areas, in consultation with other settings. n The childminder does not share the details of her policies and procedures or Ofsted's contact details with parents. n The childminder does not have current knowledge of legislation relating to data protection. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of certain changes in respect of her suitabiity.

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It has the following strengths

n Children are happy, confident and settled. They behave well and are sociable with the childminder and one another.

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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 and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the signs of all types of possible abuse and of the action to be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child 16/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the safeguarding policy and procedures are in line with local safeguarding guidance and procedures, and ensure there are procedures in place for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras within the setting 16/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

have regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance and to 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' to support safeguarding policies, procedures and practices 16/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised persons from entering the premises 16/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure the contents of first-aid boxes are appropriate for use to promote children's welfare in the event of an accident 16/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the daily record of children's attendance includes the times of their arrival and departure 16/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

undertake effective observation and assessment, in order to plan activities in line with children's individual needs, key next steps in learning and any gaps in their learning 30/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop communication with other providers so that children's learning can be complemented and a shared and consistent approach to supporting their progress and achievements is ensured 16/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

make information available to parents about policies and procedures and Ofsted's contact details 16/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop knowledge of current legislation and guidance in relation to data protection to ensure understanding of and compliance with responsibilities. 16/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed areas used for childcare purposes, activities indoors and the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children and parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has poor systems for checking the quality of the provision. She does not keep abreast of changes to early years frameworks or other types of legislation, or ensure continuous improvement and continued professional development. This results in breaches in legal requirements, including those that put children at risk. As part of this, the childminder has failed to inform Ofsted of a number of changes to her health, as required. Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder cannot identify possible signs of abuse or neglect, including where children may be at harm from extreme behaviours and views. She does not understand or fulfil her responsibilities in making a referral to appropriate agencies if a child may be at risk. The childminder's safeguarding policy and procedures are not in line with current local safeguarding guidance and procedures, and she is unaware of changes to these. She does not keep up to date with statutory

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

guidance documents, to support safeguarding practice. The childminder has not considered the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in her setting. As part of this, she does not monitor any photographs or videos taken by older children, to safeguard children. The childminder does not sufficiently share information with parents. This includes the procedures where a child is not collected or goes missing and the procedures for safeguarding children. Nor does the childminder explain complaints procedures and make available to parents the details about how to contact Ofsted as part of this. Nonetheless, parents express positive feedback about the care of their children. The childminder is unaware of current regulations relating to data protection and privacy for individuals, to ensure she fully understands her responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder places all the emphasis on other providers supporting children's learning, where children spend the majority of their time at other settings. Consequently, she does not observe, assess and plan for children's future learning in any way, in order to contribute to their progress. Nor does the childminder work in partnership with the other settings. This means she cannot gain a full picture of children's achievements, in order to complement their learning. It also prevents her from balancing children's experiences with those in other settings and sharing her own observations to help inform others' assessments. Despite this, the childminder provides appropriate activities for children's age and a suitable range of resources are organised at low level. This is one way the childminder helps children to develop independence and make choices. The childminder uses some opportunities to extend and build on children's learning during

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

activities. Children happily share resources and play collaboratively with their peers while building a train track and constructing buildings with blocks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in safeguarding practices have a negative impact on children's welfare. Furthermore, at certain times of the day, such as when parents are collecting children, the childminder does not secure the home. This puts children at risk of an unauthorised individual entering the premises. The childminder fails to check the contents of first-aid boxes to ensure these are not expired and remain suitable for use with children, should they have an accident. She records the names of the children who attend, but not their hours of attendance. This means that in an emergency situation it is not clear who needs to be accounted for. Children have healthy meals and snacks and wash their hands before eating. This contributes to certain aspects of their physical well-being. The childminder gathers appropriate information from new parents about children on entry. This helps her to meet their individual care needs and home routines, such as any

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

particular dietary requirements. Children have secure attachments to the childminder, which helps to foster their emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Although children make some progress, this is not sufficient because of the weaknesses in observation, assessment and planning and working in partnership with others. Despite this, children are developing certain skills that prepare them for moving on to school. They confidently communicate, enjoy self-chosen tasks and show focus and concentration, for instance while threading beads.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355715 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10069526 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 3 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the Alwoodley area of Leeds. The childminder currently operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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