Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 22 April 2009

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

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 a poor understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. As a result, she does not have sufficient knowledge to fulfil her role and responsibilities.  The childminder has not ensured her child protection training is up to date. She demonstrates a poor understanding of safeguarding procedures, and of the signs and symptoms of abuse. This means she cannot identify if a child is at risk of harm or abuse, or respond appropriately.  The childminder's assistant has not completed first-aid training. This means children's safety and welfare are not supported when the children are left alone with the assistant.  The childminder does not use the information she gathers about children's development to plan effectively for their future learning. Learning experiences do not target children's individual learning needs. Consequently, children are not supported to make good progress in all areas of learning.

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This provision is inadequate

 Children's ability to listen and concentrate is hindered because they are distracted by the background noise of the television.  The childminder does not have a good understanding of the weaknesses in her practice. She does not access regular training to improve her knowledge and skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder obtains information about activities children enjoy while at the local nursery school. She plans similar activities at her setting. As a result, children enjoy some continuity in their learning.  Children have secure relationships with the childminder. She uses praise and encouragement to promote their confidence and self-esteem.

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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

 take swift and effective action to improve understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements  attend a child protection training course to develop knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the signs and symptoms of abuse, so that signs that children might be at risk of abuse and neglect are recognised, understood and responded to appropriately  ensure any assistant who is in sole charge of the children for any period of time, has a current paediatric first-aid certificate  use information from assessments of children's progress to inform planning, taking into account the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child, to plan challenging experiences that help each child to make good progress in all areas of learning  help children to concentrate by minimising the distractions caused by background noise  develop a system to identify weaknesses in the provision, and access appropriate

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

training and professional development opportunities to improve practice.

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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

 attend child protection training to gain an understanding of how to identify and act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that all staff have suitable skills and experience to care for children (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning documentation. She viewed a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is inadequate

The childminder completes observations of children's learning. She uses current guidance to assess whether children are meeting the expected targets for their age. She identifies next steps for children in some areas of learning and development. However, the childminder does not use the information she gathers to plan activities that help children to achieve their next steps. Activities are mainly child-initiated, as children choose what they want to do when they come into the setting each day. The childminder provides a suitable range of resources that reflect children's interests, such as games and puzzles. However, child-initiated play is not balanced with well-planned adult-led learning that challenges children and helps them to make good progress. The television plays in the background constantly, which distracts the children. As a result, children sometimes find it difficult to concentrate. This has a negative impact on their ability to learn. The

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who attend. This is inadequate

childminder promotes early mathematics with children by counting with them. She introduces simple additions and subtractions as children begin to look at different quantities. During children's play, the childminder sits with them and involves them in discussions. She promotes their developing vocabulary by encouraging them to try new words. This helps children to develop some of the skills they need for their future learning at school. Activities children enjoy are shared with parents, which means they can continue their children's learning at home.

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inadequate

The childminder has not attended recent training to update her knowledge of child protection. She has a poor understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. This means she cannot identify if a child might be at risk of harm or abuse. She does not have a good understanding of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or another adult. Also, she does not ensure that she follows the correct procedures if she has concerns about a child. The childminder has not made sure that her assistant has a first-aid qualification. This means that when children are in the sole care of the assistant, their safety and welfare is not assured. The childminder conducts risk assessments to identify hazards in the environment. This ensures the physical environment is secure for children to play in. Children enjoy outdoor play in the fresh air. The childminder promotes their independence in self-care routines, in preparation for their eventual move to school.

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inadequate

Children's behaviour is suitably managed as the childminder uses age-appropriate explanations that help children to develop their understanding of right and wrong.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder has a poor understanding of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This means her knowledge is not sufficient to fulfil her role and responsibilities. Therefore, children's safety and welfare is not promoted at all times. The childminder does not think enough about the strengths and weaknesses of her provision, or recognise all areas where improvements are needed. She has some understanding of the weaknesses in her practice, and the impact that these have on the children in her care. However, the childminder does not take effective action to address these. She does not use professional development opportunities, such as further training, to help her to improve her knowledge and skills. As a result, she has not maintained a good standard of care and learning to benefit the children who attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314450 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 856759 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Ossett, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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