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 Requires improvement

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder obtains information from parents about children's preferences and routines. However, she does not obtain information about children's development and progress. Consequently, the childminder does not have a clear understanding of what children know and can do. She has not considered or developed educational programmes that will support children's development across all areas of learning.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not provide well-planned activities that meet children's individual stages of learning. As a result, children are not making good enough progress in their learning and development. In addition, children are not supported to engage effectively in play or to sustain their involvement and concentration.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are settled when they arrive and leave their parents confidently. However, children's personal, social and emotional development is not promoted effectively. The childminder is very attentive to children and immediately gives them what they want if they scream for something. The childminder explains that she gives the children what they want, as the screaming impacts on other children. However, this does not help children to begin to manage their feelings and behaviour in a constructive way or teach them how their behaviour can impact on others. In addition, the childminder does not always meet children's emotional needs. For example, she calms children down by putting their coat and shoes on so they 'think' they are going for a walk. She does sometimes take children for a walk in the local area, but not always.

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need to do better?

n Children's language and communication skills are not adequately promoted by the childminder. Children get what they want by screaming and pointing at an item rather than being encouraged to learn and use words to communicate. In addition, the childminder does not always use the correct words when speaking to children. For example, she regularly says 'narna' for banana. In addition, the childminder is aware that she cannot understand children's speech when they are using a dummy. However, there are no active steps taken to support children to speak without using a dummy. n Children's progress and development are not monitored effectively by the childminder. She has not completed a summary of the progress of all children between the ages of two and three years. This does not ensure that where children's progress is less than expected, they would receive adequate support at the earliest opportunity. In addition, the childminder does not demonstrate an

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need to do better?

ability to identify children with specific special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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need to do better?

12 May 2023 n The childminder does not share information about the early years foundation stage (EYFS) with parents. She states that most parents are not aware that she is inspected by Ofsted. The childminder does not share information with parents about how they may support their child's learning at home. In addition, the childminder does not work in partnership with other settings children attend. She is not aware of the name of the other early years settings that some children attend. n The premises is safe, secure, warm and welcoming. Children have access to a designated play room, with a varied range of resources. The rear garden is only used in the summer. There is limited free-play space in the home for children to develop their large-muscle skills. However, children have access to regular outdoor play when visiting a local grassy area and a soft-play facility. n Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals. However, the childminder does not

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fully consider recommended safety guidelines in relation to cutting grapes for children. Grapes are cut across, which could still pose a choking hazard for young children. n Since the COVID-19 pandemic, parents do not routinely enter the provision. Some parents left comments for the inspector and state that their children are very happy in the childminder's care and have a strong bond with her. n The childminder does not have a positive attitude towards professional development or a desire for continuous improvement. She has not addressed the actions or recommendations since the last inspection. The childminder has not accessed any training or development courses since the last inspection. Therefore, outcomes for children have not improved.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Although the home is safe for children, and the childminder maintains a paediatric first-aid qualification, she does not demonstrate that child protection is a priority within her provision. The childminder does not have an acceptable knowledge and understanding of her own safeguarding policy and procedures, including the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made. She is also not aware of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. In addition, the childminder does not demonstrate that she would be able to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity. This significantly compromises children's safety and welfare.

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Due date

undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities to ensure you offer quality learning and development experiences for children that continually improve, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities 09/06/2023

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Due date

demonstrate that you are fully aware of and able to follow your own safeguarding policy and procedures, including the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made 09/06/2023

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Due date

attend a child protection training course that enables you to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, so as to be able to respond in a timely and appropriate way 09/06/2023

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Due date

increase your knowledge and understanding of work in accordance with the government's statutory guidance, 'Working Together to Safeguard Children', and to the 'Prevent' duty guidance 09/06/2023

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Due date

make available to parents and/or carers information about how the EYFS is being delivered in the setting and how parents and/or carers can access more information. 09/06/2023

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Due date

12 May 2023 ensure that when a child is aged between two and three, you review their progress, and provide parents and/or carers with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas. This progress check must identify the child's strengths and any areas where the child's progress is less than expected 09/06/2023

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Due date

obtain relevant information from parents about their child's development and carefully consider the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child when planning learning experiences 09/06/2023

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Due date

ensure that educational programmes have a strong focus on promoting children's language and communication and their personal, social and emotional development. 09/06/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360129 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10244528 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 23 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Alwoodley, Leeds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Some parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector, both through discussion and in writing. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

12 May 2023 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

12 May 2023 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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