Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder is friendly and warm towards children. They develop growing bonds with her. Children explore the environment, when given the opportunity to, and are able to choose items to play with. The childminder has a varied selection of toys and activities to help children make progress in all seven areas of learning. Children enjoy experimenting with technology and develop their speaking skills while using pretend mobile phones. The childminder focuses on improving children's language skills. She speaks clearly to them and encourages them to repeat new words. The childminder uses toy animals to encourage children to make new noises, increasing their vocal abilities.

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The provision requires improvement

The quality of teaching is variable. In the main, the childminder supports children's learning and helps them grasp new ideas. She tracks their progress and identifies where children may need more support. However, the childminder does not consistently recognise how to promote children's independent thinking skills. She often over-directs their play. Sometimes, children become disinterested in some of the activities provided, are not highly challenged, and are unhappy within the environment.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder praises children for their achievements. This helps to increase their self-esteem. The childminder provides children with daily experiences in the outdoors and ensures that they have fresh air. Children take part in physical play where they develop large and fine motor skills. They are beginning to understand simple instructions. In the main, children feel safe as they follow their daily routines.

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need to do better?

n The childminder intends to keep up to date with changes to required practice and works with other professionals to share ideas for her provision. She completes training courses to enhance her knowledge. The childminder evaluates her setting and identifies some areas she needs to develop. However, she has not recognised the need to improve and has not addressed the recommendation made at the previous inspection. The childminder has not considered how she help children develop independence during their play and to give them time to think for themselves. n Children learn about their wider world and diverse community. They attend regular playgroups where they can socialise with new people and recognise similarities and differences. Additionally, children have access to a wide selection of cultural dressing-up clothes. The childminder discusses various festivals and religious traditions. She uses visits to parks, museums and heritage sites to

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ensure that all children gain the same experiences.

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need to do better?

5 February 2020 n Parents leave positive feedback about the care that the childminder provides and the opportunities she gives to the children. However, the childminder has not embedded systems that enable a consistent two-way flow of information regarding children's learning and care needs. This has an impact on the continuity of learning for children. Having said this, the childminder works well with other professionals to support children who may require further support. Additionally, her links with the local school help her prepare children for their transition into future education. n In the main, children show confidence and are content. However, there are occasions where children are distressed for lengthy periods of time. The childminder does not consistently respond swiftly to their emotional needs. This impacts on their resilience and their feeling of being safe. Alternatively, children feel happy to seek comfort from the childminder when they need it.

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need to do better?

n Sometimes, the childminder does not recognise where children's health could be compromised. For example, children do not consistently wash their hands before they eat, leading to a potential spread of infection. Additionally, the childminder sometimes has a relaxed view on some issues that could be of concern to a child's well-being. This being said, children are offered a well-balanced selection of home-cooked food and their personal care needs are attended to, for example regular nappy changes and dry clothes after painting. n The childminder uses her observations of children to plan for their future learning. She records detailed information about what children need to learn next so she can choose suitable resources for children's ages and stages in development. n Children enjoy listening to stories that the childminder reads. Although they have access to the low-level bookcase, children are not able to consistently choose

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need to do better?

their own books. The childminder selects one for them. This occasionally means children lose interest, and again, hinders their independent learning skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Although the childminder is aware of a wide variety of indicators that show children may be at risk of harm, she sometimes overlooks possible concerns for their well- being. She does not consistently act swiftly to discuss with parents these potential issues. This being said, she has a clear understanding of where to report concerns if she feels a child is at risk of immediate danger. The childminder keeps her home risk free and, in the main, follows infection-control procedures. She holds a valid first-aid certificate and understands what to do if children have an accident or become unwell in her care.

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should:

5 February 2020 n give children more opportunities to explore the environment and give them time to make choices during play n strengthen strategies to increase parental participation in their children's learning and care requirements n increase awareness of children's health and welfare needs and act swiftly to ensure they are fully supported at all times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334099 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064285 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 23 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk around all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed the quality of education delivered during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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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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