Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leeds

This provision does not meet requirements

The childminder has a weak understanding of the requirements of her registration. She is in breach of a number of requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' (EYFS). This has a significant impact on children's safety and well-being. Children's safety is not assured because the childminder does not take sufficient action to identify and minimise risks. For example, perimeter fences and gates are not secure and doors are not locked. This means unauthorised persons can access the garden and house, which compromises children's safety.

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This provision does not meet requirements

That said, children are happy in the childminder's care and show a sense of belonging. The childminder knows what activities the children enjoy and provides appropriate resources. Children enjoy learning to sew and make an owl from different pieces of fabric. They show good creative skills, when they make notebooks using paper and tape. Children access the garden for fresh air and exercise. They enjoy playing football and searching for objects hidden by their friends.

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This provision does not meet requirements

The childminder encourages children to use good manners and to listen to one another. Children behave well and show respect to the childminder and their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a secure knowledge and understanding of all statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register. She does not undertake professional development opportunities to avoid breaches in requirements or to address weaknesses promptly. This means that her knowledge is not up to date with the current regulations and legislation. n The childminder has not ensured that her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. She has not attended child protection training in over four years. She is not familiar with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partnership. This means she lacks a clear understanding of many areas of child protection, including the 'Prevent' duty. Therefore, children's welfare is not assured. n The childminder has failed to maintain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification. Furthermore, she has not ensured that there is an accessible first-

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aid kit with appropriate contents for children. Items in her first aid kit are years beyond their expiry date or are unsuitable. n Risk assessments are not effective. Although some measures, such as smoke alarms and fire drills help to keep children safe, the childminder has not installed a fire blanket. There are also trip hazards, such as a loose rug at the top of the

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11 March 2022 stairs, that the childminder has failed to identify and address. Her home and garden are not secure. This means unauthorised people can enter the property and children could leave unsupervised. n The childminder does not ensure that she records the required information for every child in her care, including their full name, date of birth, parent's details and emergency contacts. This means she does not have all the necessary information available should there be an accident or concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of the information that must be reported to Ofsted. She has failed to inform Ofsted of a number of significant changes, for example closures to her provision. n Children learn to care for plants and animals. They enjoy helping to feed the family dogs and water the plants. n The childminder talks to parents daily about their preferences and feedback

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about how she cares for their children. She finds out what children are learning at school and provides activities in her home to support this. n The childminder provides healthy and balanced meals that help to promote children's good health. n Relationships between the childminder and children are warm and supportive. They chat happily together, sharing information about their day. The childminder offers children help and guidance during activities. Children tell the inspector that the childminder is really nice to them. n Children are keen to take part in activities. They concentrate and do their best. They show pride in their achievements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Weaknesses in safeguarding knowledge mean that the childminder may not be alert to some kinds of abuse. She does not understand the risks to children from extreme views and behaviours or how to identify those at risk from harm. Her understanding of local safeguarding partnership procedures is weak. She is not clear about the action to take if an allegation were to be made against her. That said, she does know where to get advice if she is worried about a child's welfare. The childminder does not recognise risks associated with the insecure garden area, unlocked doors and insufficient fire control equipment. The childminder supervises children when watching online content and helps them to understand how to keep themselves safe.

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the EYFS requirements for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare 01/04/2022

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develop a secure understanding of safeguarding matters to ensure the welfare of children, this should include wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance and extreme views and behaviours 01/04/2022

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ensure that safeguarding policies are in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partnership 01/04/2022

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obtain an up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate and ensure this is maintained at all times 01/04/2022

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ensure that there is a first-aid box accessible at all times with appropriate content for use with children 01/04/2022

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ensure that risks to children are identified and steps are taken to minimise all risks, with particular regard to security of the premises and fire safety 01/04/2022

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record the details of each child being cared for, and their parent's details, in line with the requirements of the EYFS. 01/04/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320167 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064347 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Horsforth, Leeds. She provides out- of-school care for school-age children between the hours of 7.30am and 9am and 3pm and 6pm. She operates Monday to Friday, term time only. She provides occasional care for school-age children during school holidays by request.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childcare and talked about the activities she provides for children. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector spoke about leadership and management of the provision. The inspector looked at relevant documents provided, including evidence of qualifications and attendance records. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

11 March 2022 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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