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 Good

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The provision is inadequate

Children's health and welfare are compromised. The childminder does not hold an appropriate, up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate. Despite this, children are happy and settled. They have good relationships with the childminder, who is kind, attentive and knows their needs well. Children laugh and smile as they join in enthusiastically with familiar action songs and rhymes and listen to stories. They sit on the childminder's knee and brush her hair, taking great care to be gentle.

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The provision is inadequate

Children learn how to be independent through finding their own shoes and bags. They are confident to 'have a go' and try new and challenging tasks, such as puzzles and games. Children smile and show that they are proud of their achievements.

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The provision is inadequate

Children learn to make healthy snack choices and enjoy grapes and small tomatoes during the morning. They take part in regular outdoor play, throwing, rolling, catching and kicking balls with great delight and enjoyment. Children learn how to play together, and any disagreements are resolved quickly with the support and intervention of the childminder. The childminder is clear about her behavioural expectations. As a result, the environment is calm.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's practice does not promote children's health and welfare. The childminder has not obtained a current paediatric first-aid certificate that meets the criteria of a full and relevant qualification. This means that she does not have up-to-date knowledge of how to manage any accidents or medical incidents children may have while in her care. n The childminder has not considered how she can help children to learn through their senses. For example, there is a large sandpit outside but no other opportunities for children to experience a wide range of textures and materials. n Children play together well and have good social skills. They are tolerant and respectful of each other. This is a key focus of the childminder, who teaches them to take turns, share and value their friendships. However, there are too few resources that depict a wide range of different families, religions and faiths,

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need to do better?

to help children learn about the diverse world they live in. n The childminder helps children to develop their communication skills well. She helps them to learn new words, models correct pronunciation and sings songs with the children so that they gain an understanding of rhyme. The childminder also shows children letters in the environment so that they begin to understand that letters have meaning. The children and the childminder engage in conversation at every opportunity. Children are confident and capable to share their ideas and needs.

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need to do better?

23 May 2023 n Through observing the children, the childminder knows their current stage of development. She plans activities to help them reach their next steps in learning. For example, the childminder has introduced a small basketball net to add challenge for children who can throw, which gives them a target to aim for with their ball. n Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder, which helps them to feel valued and more likely to 'have a go' at activities. n Through regular observations, the childminder knows the children well. She talks about what they can and cannot yet do and plans how she will help them to make progress. She devises new games to help children learn and shares these with parents, who also play them at home. Through sharing this information, children are provided with consistent learning opportunities. n Before children start at the setting, the childminder gathers relevant and useful

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information. She uses this to help children settle and to provide continuity in their care and learning. n Parents say how much they value the childminder's support for their children and themselves. They feel that their children are very well cared for and comment on how much their children have learned since joining the setting. This is especially so in the area of communication. n Children develop an understanding of healthy eating. The childminder cooks healthy foods and encourages the children to try new meals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There are weaknesses in the childminder's leadership of her provision that impact on children's health and well-being. However, the childminder has a good level of knowledge of different types of abuse. She knows the signs and symptoms to look out for that may indicate a child is being abused and understands how to follow up on and report any concerns that she may have. The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to apply her safeguarding knowledge in different situations, explaining the correct procedures to take for each.

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Due date

obtain and maintain a current paediatric first-aid qualification. 12/06/2023

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should:

23 May 2023 n make better use of the learning environment to extend children's sensory and tactile experiences n extend opportunities for children to learn about the diverse world in which they live.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319588 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10285348 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 13 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder has been operating since 1988 and lives in the Rawdon area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

23 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

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