Childminder EY551160

Inspection date: 9 May 2025 - 2 June 2025

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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

Children's safety is compromised due to breaches in the safeguarding and welfare requirements. There are insufficient risk assessments in place to identify and minimise potential risks to children. The outdoor area is not safe and secure. Good hygiene is not maintained to ensure children are kept safe and healthy. The childminder does not keep records for all children in her care, or they do not contain vital information, such as children's medical needs and emergency contact details. Consequently, children's health, safety and welfare are compromised.

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The provision is inadequate

Teaching is variable. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. When children attend the setting regularly, she considers their age and stage of development when planning some activities to meet their individual needs. For example, children develop their physical skills as they scoop and pour soapy water. The childminder also weaves mathematical concepts into her interactions, such as counting and measuring. However, there are occasions when younger children are left to initiate their own play without meaningful interactions from the childminder.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these weaknesses, children are happy and the childminder knows them well. Children develop warm and affectionate bonds with the childminder, who is kind and nurturing in her approach. Children follow the rules and expectations of the childminder and behave well.

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need to do better?

n Due to ineffective risk assessments, children's safety is compromised. The childminder does not risk assess effectively to ensure that the environment is safe and suitable for the children she is caring for. For example, the garden is not fully secure, fence panels are broken or missing, and gates are, at times, left unlocked. Children use the garden daily. However, it is currently unsafe for children due to large plastic sheets, tiles, cables and broken garden equipment. In addition, the childminder does not ensure she has clean and hygienic food preparation areas. She also does not use a suitable bin for the disposal of rubbish. This does not ensure children's safety and well-being. n The childminder fails to maintain up-to-date records for all children in her care. She does not gather or record essential information, such as details of children's dietary or medical needs, emergency contacts or the identities of individuals with

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parental responsibility. This lack of accurate documentation compromises the childminder's ability to respond appropriately in an emergency and does not adequately safeguard or promote children's welfare. n The childminder has completed her paediatric first-aid training and has an accident log in place. However, she does not have an appropriately stocked first-

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9 May 2025 aid box. This means that the childminder is unable to administer first aid to children should they have an accident or injury, as she does not have the suitable equipment. This does not protect children's welfare in the event of an accident occurring. n The childminder supports children to develop their independence and self-care skills effectively. She encourages children to take responsibility for simple tasks, such as washing their hands before and after meals. The childminder gives children opportunities to feed themselves. She consistently offers encouragement and praise, which fosters children's self-esteem and nurtures a sense of achievement. n In general, the childminder works effectively in partnership with parents and carers and the schools that children attend. For children who attend the setting regularly, she engages in daily conversations with parents about what their children have enjoyed and shares suggestions to support their continued

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learning at home. The childminder also communicates with school staff each day and relays any important messages to parents. This consistent exchange of information helps to ensure some continuity in children's learning. n The childminder offers a variety of resources and plans some activities to support children's play within the home. However, she does not gather enough information for all children to ensure their learning is fully supported. For example, when she cares for children for short periods to cover for holidays, she does not obtain any information about their development to support them while they are in her setting. This lack of continuity in planning does not effectively support children's learning and development and limits the overall quality of education provided.

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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

implement effective risk assessments to identify and minimise or remove hazards to children 09/06/2025

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Due date

9 May 2025 obtain and keep records of relevant and required information about children, to help safeguard children and meet their individual needs 09/06/2025

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ensure that there is a first-aid kit, which is stocked adequately with the resources needed to provide first aid 09/06/2025

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Due date

ensure that the premises, including outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises 09/06/2025

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ensure the premises are secure at all times to prevent children leaving the premises and unauthorised persons from entering them 09/06/2025

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ensure the kitchen is clean, free of clutter and there are suitable facilities for the hygienic preparation of food for children, including making sure there is a suitable bin for the disposal of rubbish. 09/06/2025

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Due date

ensure that all children's development is guided through positive and meaningful interactions and they receive a good quality of education. 30/06/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551160 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10398641 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 10 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Jennifer Cowton Nicola Dickinson

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around areas of her home used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n A joint observation was carried out by the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder and children and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The inspection started on 9 May 2025. It was paused in line with 'Ofsted inspections and visits: Deferring, pausing and gathering additional evidence policy'. An inspector returned on 2 June 2025 to complete the inspection.

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Inspection activities

9 May 2025 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

9 May 2025 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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