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 not taken sufficient action to address the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. The overall quality of care and education still remains poor. Assessment is not used effectively to help identify specific next steps in children's learning. Therefore, activities are not closely matched to the children's individual needs and gaps in their learning are not closing swiftly. For example, children who speak English as an additional language are not given the extra support that they need to become confident communicators. The curriculum is not implemented well to ensure that all children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has failed to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. For example, she has not identified or minimised risks in the setting. The premises are not always kept secure. This has a significant impact on children's safety and welfare.

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The provision is inadequate

Young children have developed close attachments to the childminder and settle well after a short time in the setting. They like to stay close to the childminder and readily go to her for cuddles. This helps to support their emotional well-being and they behave appropriately for their age.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure that children are kept safe at all times. For example, she leaves the front door unlocked which means that children can leave unsupervised or unauthorised persons can gain access to the property. n The childminder fails to identify or minimise risks effectively. The kitchen is extremely untidy and there are dangerous items present, such as medication, cleaning chemicals and wires. This puts children at significant risk of harm. Furthermore, the bathroom bin was not emptied and sharp scissors and toiletries were accessible to older children. n The childminder does not ensure that the kitchen is suitable for the safe preparation of food for children. For example, the sink, work surfaces and floor are all dirty. The kitchen is overcrowded with food, cooking equipment, medication and toiletries. The childminder does not teach children good care routines, such as effective handwashing to help reduce the risk of illness.

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need to do better?

n Observations and assessments of children's learning are not rigorous enough to identify children's individual needs, interests or stages of development. Therefore, planning is not sufficiently targeted to children's needs and gaps in learning are not addressed adequately. Children do not make the progress of which they are capable. n The childminder does not interact effectively with children at all times to encourage early speech and develop communication. She does not support children who speak English as an additional language to build their vocabulary

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need to do better?

16 October 2019 rapidly, through interactions and quality play experiences. n The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's day, including through discussions and a daily diary. She gathers their views about the setting, including through questionnaires and discussions. This helps her to work in partnership with parents. For example, they discuss weaning children onto solid foods or how they will learn to use the toilet. n The childminder has a kind and caring approach towards the children. This helps children to develop close attachments to her and promotes their emotional well- being effectively. n The childminder completes some courses online to support her professional development. This helps her to improve her knowledge and skills and to gain new ideas. n The childminder helps children to develop their physical skills. For example, she supports children who are learning to walk successfully. The childminder

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need to do better?

encourages them to move their body to music and make noises by banging on a drum.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not identify and minimise risks effectively in the setting. For example, the premises are not kept secure at all times as the door is left unlocked. There are also a number of hazards present in the kitchen and bathroom which have a significant impact on the safety and well-being of the children. However, the childminder has completed safeguarding training. She shows an awareness of child protection issues and wider safeguarding matters. The childminder understands the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care.

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Due date

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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Due date

16 October 2019 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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Due date

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

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Due date

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

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Due date

complete regular assessments to understand children's needs, interests and levels of development, and use this information to plan challenging activities that support children to make good progress 06/11/2019

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Due date

support children who speak English as an additional language effectively in their play and learning, and help all children develop their communication and language skills to a good standard. 06/11/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468734 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10112108 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 13 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She works alongside another registered childminder from her co-childminder's premises in Leeds. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk of the setting to discuss how the provision and curriculum are organised. n A sample of parents' views were collected through written feedback and discussions during the inspection. 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 the suitability of people 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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