Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have the relevant knowledge of child protection to recognise the signs and symptoms that a child may show if they are suffering abuse. This puts children's health and safety at risk.

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave well. They are learning to share, take turns and be kind to each other. They show cooperation as they pass their friend some pretend chocolate to add to their shopping basket. When they do have disagreements, the childminder supports them to find another piece of equipment or distracts them well. Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder, who knows them well.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are beginning to learn good routines of personal hygiene as they wash their hands before snack and lunch. However, they are not supported to build their understanding of why they need to do this to promote their health. This is because the childminder does not provide explanations for the reasons behind these routines.

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The provision is inadequate

Children concentrate well and are engrossed in their play. They show their good physical skills as they competently spread the glue and stick eyes on their picture. They take their time as they focus on adding pieces of material to their picture and are proud of their achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a robust plan in place to ensure her knowledge and understanding of legal requirements are effective. Professional development is not given sufficient priority to enable her to keep her knowledge of safeguarding up to date in line with the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. n The childminder does not review her policies and procedures regularly enough so that they are updated appropriately. For example, her complaints policy does not have the correct contact details for Ofsted. This means parents do not have the appropriate information should they wish to make a complaint about the care of the children. n Children receive a balanced diet at the childminder's setting. They enjoy toast and fruit, such as strawberries, grapes and apples, for their snack. The childminder provides home-cooked meals, for example pasta, shepherd's pie and vegetables. She provides alternatives should children not like what they have, to

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need to do better?

ensure they eat something to give them energy for the afternoon. Children access their drinks independently so that they are hydrated throughout the day. n Assessments of children's learning and development are accurate. The childminder understands what each child knows and can do. She plans activities

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need to do better?

24 January 2020 based on their interests and uses these well to help them build their knowledge and skills. For example, she sets out the farm animals as children are interested in these. She supports children to recognise the animals and learn their names, reinforcing and building their language. The children enjoy making the different sounds of the animals as they identify the cow and the sheep and say 'moo' and 'baa'. n Children are developing a keen interest in books. They enjoy reading these with the childminder and show that they can listen well. Children eagerly wait to see what is on the next page as they read a book about a lion. The childminder asks them what they can see and uses the opportunity well to help children learn and practise the sounds of different letters. n Parents comment positively on the care the children receive. The childminder shares regular information with parents about their child's progress. She shares

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need to do better?

what activities the children have enjoyed and how she is planning to support them to reach their next steps. This means parents can help extend their children's learning at home. n Children's mathematical development is fostered well. The childminder counts with children during everyday routines, for example as they come down the stairs, counting each one as they go. Children are keen to learn and take part in challenges the childminder sets. For example, she asks children to find all the pigs and put them together in a group. She then asks them to count the pigs, which they do confidently. She encourages children to compare the eggs when playing in the role-play kitchen. They tell the childminder which is big and which is small, showing their developing understanding of size.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a poor knowledge of the relevant safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child. She does not have the required understanding to be able to identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse that children may suffer in a wide range of safeguarding scenarios. The childminder does not understand the correct process to follow or who to contact in the event of an allegation being made about a member of the household. She has not updated her safeguarding policy to reflect the correct procedures or contact details for agencies responsible for child protection. This compromises children's safety and well-being.

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Due date

24 January 2020 attend a child protection course to improve knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the reporting procedures to follow with any concerns 28/02/2020

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Due date

implement an effective safeguarding policy which is up to date and in line with the local safeguarding partnership 28/02/2020

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Due date

ensure the correct contact details are made available for parents in the event they wish to make a complaint. 28/02/2020

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should:

n strengthen children's understanding of the reasons behind healthy practices and the benefits of a balanced diet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320280 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10117269 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Gildersome, on the outskirts of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children during their play. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked the safety of the premises. He looked at relevant documentation that the childminder uses to ensure the safety and welfare of the children.

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Inspection activities

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

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