Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Leeds
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
20 Aug 2019
- Inspectors verified
Lindsey Pollock
- Early years verified
Inadequate
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Inadequate
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY368348
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Grade profile
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- OverallMet
- Early yearsInadequate
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and of wider safeguarding issues. p.1
- She knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare. p.1
- The childminder welcomes advice from her local authority and completes ongoing training. p.1
- She keeps her assistants informed of the setting's policies and procedures and monitors their work. p.1
- Good systems are in place for settling children into the setting and for building positive relationships with them. p.1
- The childminder works with parents to identify children's likes, dislikes and starting points in their development. p.1
- She welcomes parental feedback to help her evaluate and improve her childminding service. p.1
- Appropriate strategies are in place to manage children's behaviour and promote their confidence and self-esteem. p.1
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Health & safety3
“The premises are safe and suitable for childcare purposes.” p.1
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 453
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 45, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 20 August 2019 Previous inspection date 7 March 2019
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and of wider safeguarding issues. She knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder welcomes advice from her local authority and completes ongoing training. She keeps her assistants informed of the setting's policies and procedures and monitors their work. n Good systems are in place for settling children into the setting and for building positive relationships with them. The childminder works with parents to identify children's likes, dislikes and starting points in their development. She welcomes parental feedback to help her evaluate and improve her childminding service. n Appropriate strategies are in place to manage children's behaviour and promote their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder describes how she takes time to explain rules and boundaries to children and how she reinforces these in a positive way.
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This provision meets requirements
n The playroom is inviting, stimulating and well resourced to promote children's learning. Good use is made of community facilities to extend learning opportunities for children. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and of how these should be implemented to help children make progress. She has arrangements in place for monitoring children's development and identifying the next steps for their learning. n The premises are safe and suitable for childcare purposes. Arrangements are in place for transporting children in the car safely and for supervising them on outings. Safety equipment and first-aid kits are readily available. n Good standards of cleanliness and hygiene are in place to promote children's health. Furthermore, the childminder has clear arrangements to ensure children get lots of fresh air and exercise.
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This provision meets requirements
There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities
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This provision meets requirements
n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the arrangements she has in place to help keep children safe. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's policies, procedures and documents. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and those who live and work in the household. n The inspector viewed areas of the home available for childminding.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY368348 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10101210 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 2 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2019
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Leeds. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm during term time only, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4. She works with two assistants.
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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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