Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has failed to make sufficient improvements to tackle the weaknesses in her teaching. Assessment is not used effectively in order to gather vital information for the planning of the curriculum. Activities are not closely matched to the children's individual needs and therefore, gaps in their learning are not addressed. For example, children with English as an additional language are not given the support that they need to become strong communicators. This means that the overall quality of education and care still remains poor. Safeguarding and welfare requirements are not met and the breaches have a significant impact on the safety and well-being of children. The premises are not secure and there are a number of hazards present in the setting that the childminder has not identified or minimised. Children's emotional well-being is not well supported. They are not encouraged to think about or describe their feelings. This has a negative impact on

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The provision is inadequate

their self-confidence and self-esteem. The childminder does not have clear rules or boundaries in place. For example, children are not able to share or take turns and this results in poor behaviour. Children often display negative attitudes towards each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder fails to keep children safe. She does not ensure that the premises are kept secure. For example, the front door is left unlocked. This means that children could leave unsupervised or unauthorised persons could gain access to the property without the childminder's knowledge. n The childminder does not identify potential hazards or minimise them effectively. For example, there are sharp scissors that children can reach in the bathroom and bins that have not been emptied. The kitchen is extremely untidy, and medication, pest control chemicals and trailing wires are accessible to children. This puts children at significant risk of harm. n The childminder does not ensure that the kitchen is clean, tidy or hygienic for the safe preparation of food. For example, there is leftover food in pans on the cooker from the night before. The work surfaces have no clear space for cooking due to being full of toiletries, medication, food and cooking equipment. The floor

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need to do better?

is dirty and has not been swept. The sink and work surfaces are also unclean. Furthermore, children are not encouraged to wash their hands before eating. This does not help children to develop good hygiene routines or learn about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder does not manage children's behaviour in an appropriate way. For example, when children cry, she responds negatively and does not support their emotional well-being effectively. Children do not learn how to behave well because there are no clear rules or boundaries in place. For example, some children snatch and take toys from others and this is allowed to happen.

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need to do better?

16 October 2019 n The childminder does not use observation and assessment effectively to gauge children's individual needs, interests or stages of development. Therefore, planning is not well targeted to children's needs or sufficiently focused to close any gaps in learning. This results in children losing concentration during activities, misbehaving and not making the progress of which they are capable. n Children who speak English as an additional language are not supported well enough. They are not provided with sufficient opportunities to develop their home language or learn the English language. For example, the childminder does not consistently interact with the children to model key words or sounds or encourage vital communication skills. n The childminder gathers parents' views about the setting. For example, she encourages them to complete questionnaires. The feedback is positive and they comment that their children are happy in the setting.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from trips out into the local community, such as to the library and city museum. They spend time in the park, playing ball games and practise climbing, running and balancing. This helps to develop their physical skills. n The childminder accesses some online training to help to improve her knowledge and skills. n The childminder has a variety of interesting resources, including wooden, natural and sensory objects that children can explore independently.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has failed to identify weaknesses in her practice that have a significant impact on children's health and welfare. Risk assessments of the childminder's home are not thorough enough to help keep children safe. There are a number of hazards present in the kitchen and bathroom which the childminder had not addressed. She does not promote children's health and hygiene effectively. However, the childminder demonstrates knowledge of different types of abuse and neglect. She has completed safeguarding training and understands who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Due date

16 October 2019 ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to prevent children from leaving the premises unsupervised and unauthorised persons from entering the premises 06/11/2019

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identify and minimise risks in the setting, particularly in the bathroom and kitchen, to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to keep children safe at all times 06/11/2019

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take necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection and implement effective hygiene procedures for children 06/11/2019

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improve the cleanliness of the kitchen to ensure that food can be prepared in a hygienic way 06/11/2019

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improve behaviour management strategies to help to promote children's emotional well-being effectively and ensure that children learn how to behave appropriately. 06/11/2019

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Due date

observe children regularly to understand their level of development, needs and interests, and plan activities that support them to make good progress across the seven areas of learning 06/11/2019

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Due date

provide children with sufficient opportunities to develop and use their home language, and teach children to learn the English language effectively during their play. 06/11/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403007 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10112119 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 13 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 6am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside a registered childminder and has a registered assistant, in the case of an emergency. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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Inspection activities

n A learning walk of the setting was completed with the childminder to discuss how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector spoke to one parent and took account of written feedback recorded on the childminder's questionnaires. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the quality of teaching and learning. n A range of documentation was viewed, including children's progress files, training certificates, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working on the premises. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and her co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

16 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

16 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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