Childminder EY501667

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

There are significant gaps in the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and child protection. The childminder has a limited understanding of signs which may suggest a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She has not kept up to date with recent changes. As a result, the safeguarding policy and procedures are out of date and do not contain relevant information. The childminder does not have a clear understanding of who to contact if there was a concern about a child. The childminder has poor knowledge of wider safeguarding issues such as risks of radicalisation and extremism.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have effective assessment methods in place and has a poor understanding of child development. This means learning opportunities are not planned which build on what children already know and can do. As a result, any learning is incidental. Although the childminder makes an effort to offer toys of interest to children and offers adult led activities, these are often not engaging enough. This means some children rarely sustain engagement in their learning and display unwanted behaviours and become restless. The childminder has suitable expectations of how children should behave, however these are not always followed consistently for children to develop an understanding of safety rules. Young children run up and down the hallway with little or no interaction from the childminder.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these weaknesses, children are happy and demonstrate they feel comfortable. They are confident to go to the childminder for a cuddle when they are feeling tired. The childminder provides opportunities to support children's physical development. Children learn how to kick a ball and enjoy bouncing on the trampoline. The childminder plans outings to the local park for children to be able to use play equipment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and has not attended up to date safeguarding training. The childminder is aware of some signs and symptoms which suggest a child is at risk of abuse however does not know local reporting procedures or how to raise a concern further with other professionals. The childminder is unaware of processes to follow if an allegation was to be made. n The childminder has a general understanding of some aspects of children's learning, however these are too generic. She does not know individual children well enough to be able to plan effectively to support their next stages of learning. The childminder has not developed a clear enough curriculum and is not clear on what she wants children to learn. As a result, children are not

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12 November 2024 challenged sufficiently. n The childminder is respectful of children's personal care needs. She politely asks before taking a tissue to wipe their nose. This demonstrates a respect for their personal space. The childminder supports children to be independent. For example, she encourages them to put on their own coat and shoes before playing outside. n The childminder encourages children to look after the resources and tidy them away when they have finished playing. As a result, children are respectful of resources and enjoy helping to tidy toys away. However, at times, children are expected to clear away activities while they are engaged, cutting the activity short and disrupting their play. n The childminder attempts to instill rules and boundaries. She talks to children about how to keep safe during play. For example, the childminder explains to children that they cannot go on the trampoline with cars in their hands in case

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need to do better?

they fall on them. She also explains the zip needs fastening, so they don't fall off. However, these boundaries are not consistently followed. This does not support children to learn to effectively manage their own behaviour. n Planned activities are not always suitable for the age and stage of development of all children. As a result, some children do not become engaged in activities and become bored and display unwanted behaviours. The childminder does not offer enough opportunities for children to make their own choices in learning. There is a limited selection of resources accessible to children. n The childminder has formed positive relationships with parents. Parents say the childminder is 'nurturing' and are happy with the activities she provides. Parents state they are happy communication they receive from the childminder and enjoy receiving photos of their children. n The childminder engages in discussions with children which helps to suitably

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need to do better?

support their communication and language skills. For example, the childminder models words to the children. In addition, the childminder uses an adequate range of mathematical language. For example, she points out the 'big' and 'little' dinosaurs. This helps to support children's early mathematical concepts.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

12 November 2024 attend up-to-date child protection training in line with local safeguarding partnership advice 13/12/2024

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Due date

develop a secure knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made 13/12/2024

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Due date

develop a robust knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, including how to identify and respond to wider safeguarding concerns, such as radicalisation and extremism 13/12/2024

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Due date

ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are up to date with the relevant information and guidance 13/12/2024

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Due date

identify gaps in children's learning to plan activities which are developmentally appropriate and sufficiently challenging. 13/12/2024

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Due date

develop knowledge of child development and extend knowledge around age related behavioural expectations 13/12/2024

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should:

n ensure children have enough time to complete an activity or be able to return to it later n provide more opportunities for children to make their own choices about how they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501667 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10368471 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 November 2024 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 November 2024 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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