Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13/02/2013 25/11/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 4 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Children do not make adequate progress in their development because the childminder has too little understanding of the learning and development requirements. This results in educational programmes that do not adequately cover the seven areas of learning, activities that do not provide sufficient depth and breadth and poor monitoring of children's progress.  Children's well-being is not assured because the childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. In addition, hygiene routines with regard to the puppy toilet training equipment are not consistent.  The childminder does not self-evaluate her own or the assistant's practice or activities children undertake. As a result, the quality of teaching does not adequately support children's learning and the continuous improvement of the setting is not secured.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are respected as the childminder appropriately understands that each child is unique and they develop at different rates.  Children settle and feel safe and secure because the childminder fosters warm relationships with them.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities between the childminder, her assistant and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of the setting's policies and procedures, children's records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector visited all areas of the home that childminded children access.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2006 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner, two adult children and a child aged 10 years in a house in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor, bathroom on the first floor and the front garden are used for childminding. The family has two dogs, a cat and a rabbit as pets. The childminder attends children's activities and groups. She undertakes outings on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently seven children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. She operates all year round from, 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for some bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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must:

 provide challenging and enjoyable experiences for children in all areas of learning and development by: developing knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements; using robust observation and assessment of children's learning to identify their next steps, ensuring that children's progress is assessed regularly to identify any emerging gaps  ensure that children's development stages are accurately identified by using material, such as 'Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage'  ensure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements is up to date with particular regard to the action that would be taken in the event of a safeguarding allegation against the childminder or/and any adult in the house and a complaint from a parent or carer  support assistants to understand their responsibilities and monitor the quality of their work  ensure the quality of teaching and the continuous improvement of the setting is

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must:

assured by developing robust and effective self-evaluation  ensure premises are suitable and that hygiene procedures are consistent with particular reference to making sure that the puppy toilet training equipment is not in place in areas where children are present.

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who attend

Generally, the childminder has an understanding of how children progress and develop. However, children are not learning effectively as the childminder has a poor understanding of the educational programmes, how to monitor children's progress and identify gaps in their development. She does not cover the seven areas of learning or integrate them into activities and daily routines. Therefore, opportunities are not used effectively to assist children to make progress and reach their full potential.

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who attend

Children have opportunity to experience a range of suitable activities that do encourage them to learn appropriately. For example, they count and look for colour during activities and outings and explore texture as they use play dough. Early writing and creativity is appropriately encouraged as the children have access to writing resources and art and craft materials. Children are learning to communicate as the childminder uses appropriate questioning to encourage them to consider and think. Older children in particular enjoy a range of planned activities, including nature walks where they seek out creatures and fauna. In addition, they create a beach and sea as they use a paddling pool and sand outside. However, generally, activities for younger children do not provide enough depth or breadth to give sufficient challenge. In addition, although, the childminder has a varied range of resources, these are not used sufficiently well to aid younger children's learning

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who attend

and development and maintain their interest.

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who attend

Generally, children are appropriately supported as they transfer to the next stage of their learning such as to nursery or school. The childminder has started to appropriately liaise with other providers and share relevant information to ensure consistency of care and learning. In addition, children's transitions to the next stage of learning are supported as the childminder appropriately consults and shares information with parents.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder contributes to children developing their understanding about keeping themselves safe appropriately. She is suitably vigilant to make sure that they are safe in the home and on outings. Children's well-being is supported as the home is secure. Areas used by them, such as the bathroom and kitchen, are suitably clean and maintained appropriately well. However, children's health is affected as the childminder does not consistently remove the puppy toilet training pads from areas that the children access.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children settle and feel safe and secure because the childminder fosters warm relationships with them. She respects that each child is unique and they develop at different stages. Therefore, children's needs are appropriately met. Children are learning about what is acceptable behaviour as they respond to the childminder's consistent house rules. Their self-esteem is supported as the childminder uses a 'praise tree' that has photographs of the children, positive comments and examples of their own work.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are encouraged to develop appropriately healthy lifestyle by routine trips to the park and activity centres. Activities, such as running and traditional games, help them to keep fit. Children's independence and sense of self is encouraged by regular outings into the community and by their making their own choices of activities. They learn about keeping safe as the childminder talks to them about personal safety and they positively respond to her strong road safety procedures. All of which helps them to prepare for any transitions and the next stage in their life, such as starting nursery and school. Partnerships with parents are suitably effective as the sharing of relevant information and children's routines make sure that individual needs are met.

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provision

The childminder has a sufficient knowledge to make sure that children are protected in the event of a safeguarding concern and are safe in the home and on outings. For example, she has robust, effective procedures to make sure that children remain safe in relation to the family pets. However, she is less knowledgeable about what to do in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a member of the household and the procedure for dealing with complaints. In addition, she is not fully clear about her responsibility for monitoring the quality of the work of her assistant. As a result, children's well-being is not assured. Generally, children are suitably protected as all required documentation is in place. Children are appropriately protected as the childminder is clear about her responsibility for ensuring that they are collected by a known adult.

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provision

The childminder is not sufficiently secure in her understanding of the learning and development requirements to make sure that children are making progress and their learning is well supported. She has not developed any self-evaluation and does not monitor and evaluate the activities, which she and/or her assistant provide. Therefore, there are weaknesses in the quality of teaching and children do not make the best possible progress in their learning.

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provision

Children appropriately benefit from the established friendly relationships, which the childminder has with parents. Daily discussions and an open-door policy makes sure that children's care needs are soundly met. Children are appropriately supported as they transfer to the next stage of their learning, such as entering nursery or school. The childminder has started to liaise with other providers to ensure consistency of care. She appropriately involves parents in their child's learning as she gives them suggestions for activities at home that will assist to aid their progress.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure the procedure for dealing with complaints meets requirements (Procedure for dealing with complaints).  take action as specified in the compulsory section of the report (Procedure for dealing with complaints).

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333791 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 904671 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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