Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 23 April 2012

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has failed to recognise and minimise the danger from particular hazards in the garden and kitchen. This compromises children's safety.  The childminder does not consider when the progress check for children between the age of two and three years is carried out. In addition, she is unaware of the requirement to encourage parents to share the information gained through this process with their child's health visitor.  The childminder has not yet fully developed her resources to support babies' sensory exploration and investigation.  Children share a towel in the bathroom for drying their hands, which does not minimise the risk of cross-contamination or help children to understand good practice in relation to their personal hygiene.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder supports children's learning through her positive interaction. She shows her own enjoyment in activities, such as the dough, which helps to sustain children's engagement and interest.  Children's early communication skills are supported well by the childminder. She models good language and helps children to link words to actions. The childminder does this by talking about what she, and they are doing during care routines and as they play.  Children develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder, as a result of effective settling-in arrangements. There is close consultation with parents during this time. This ensures a shared and consistent approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of potential signs of abuse or neglect. She knows how to report concerns of a child protection nature promptly, in order to safeguard children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure there are clear and well-understood policies and procedures for assessing any risks to children's safety, review risk assessments regularly and take action to minimise dangers indoors and outdoors, to promote children's safety and welfare  improve the effectiveness of the progress check completed for children aged between two and three years, by developing an understanding of how this links to the Healthy Child Programme, health and development review and of how parents can share information with other professionals.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop the range of resources, media and materials for babies to support their sensory exploration and investigation  review the arrangements for children drying their hands in the bathroom, in order to further promote children's physical well-being and enhance their understanding of healthy practices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children in their care (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  make available to parents information about the registration system for the Childcare Register (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children in their care (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  make available to parents information about the registration system for the Childcare Register (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and care routines in the lounge and kitchen.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies, documentation, children's records and verification of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder plans a suitable range of activities to support children's learning. Children choose what they would like to play with due to an adequate range of accessible toys in a welcoming environment. However, the childminder has not yet fully developed her range of resources to enhance babies' sensory exploration and investigation. Children initiate their own play and acquire skills that prepare them for moving on to nursery. They enjoy investigating the squidgy dough. They spontaneously use mathematical language, describing the piece of dough as 'big'. The childminder motivates them with her enthusiasm and helps them to learn new skills, such as making shapes. She counts steps when going upstairs and helps children to complete an animal shape sorter. This introduces early mathematical concepts and new vocabulary, as the childminder describes the giraffe's long neck.

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inadequate

The childminder does not fully ensure children are safe because she does not sufficiently risk assess potential dangers. For example, hazardous substances and sharp implements are stored in an accessible cupboard and drawer in the kitchen. There is also a discarded, broken exercise bench in the garden, which poses a further risk to children. Children show they feel settled as they readily approach the childminder for a reassuring cuddle. They manage self-care tasks, which helps to prepare them for moving on to nursery. They eat their yoghurt independently and enjoy helping to sweep up the dough. Children form healthy habits. They go out daily and wash their hands before eating their packed lunch. Older, more able children are preparing to plant and grow vegetables as part of a 'Staying healthy' topic. They also make healthy food collages, displayed to foster children's self- esteem. However, children share a towel in the bathroom. This means that cross-

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inadequate

contamination is not minimised and children are not learning about good practice in relation to their personal hygiene.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder has failed to understand and implement some aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage, resulting in breaches in legal requirements. This is because self- evaluation is not robust enough in identifying weaknesses and precisely targeting areas for improvement. The childminder shows a commitment to her continued professional development, having gained a childcare qualification. However, her extended knowledge of early years practice is not yet used to best effect, to fully develop the quality of the provision. The childminder shares some information with parents and other providers, about children's learning. The childminder monitors what children are doing in their learning and what they need to do next. However, she does not consider the timeliness of when the progress check is to be completed for children aged between two and three years. Nor is she aware to encourage parents to share this information with their health

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provision is inadequate

visitor. Therefore, she cannot ensure an integrated approach to children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427889 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 875886 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Ossett area of Wakefield. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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