Childminder 302614

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 2017 10 August 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Children's safety and welfare are compromised as the childminder does not have a robust understanding of how to safeguard children. She is not aware of the steps to follow should she receive an allegation of abuse against herself or a member of the household. Additionally, she does not understand appropriate procedures for the safe use of mobile phones in the home.  The childminder has failed to keep up to date with changes in safeguarding and welfare legislation. For example, she lacks understanding of how to identify children who may be vulnerable to extreme views.  The childminder does not effectively evaluate her practice to raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to a higher level.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is caring and responsive to individual children's needs. For example, she offers cuddles and reassurance to children when needed. This has had a positive impact on the children's overall care.  Children have opportunities to enhance their literacy skills. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. She listens and responds to what they say and introduces new words.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures with regard to responding to allegations being made against a household member and the safe use of mobile phones 18/11/2017

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Due Date

 improve and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. 18/11/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 develop robust self-evaluation procedures to identify strengths and weaknesses in practice that focus on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has a poor understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is not fully aware of current legislation, including how to identify and follow up concerns about children or families at risk from extreme views or behaviours. She is also unsure of who to contact should an allegation of abuse be made against herself or a member of the household. Furthermore, the childminder does not demonstrate a suitable understanding of appropriate procedures for the safe use of mobile phones in her home. This puts children at risk of harm. However, the childminder carries out suitable risk assessments for the home and outings to minimise hazards for children to help keep them safe. The childminder does not identify areas where she needs to make improvement in her practice to enhance children's learning further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has worked on the action raised at her previous inspection and has implemented an effective system to monitor and assess children's development. This helps her to identify what children need to learn next and to inform planning. During free play, the childminder gets down to children's level and engages with them. This helps to support their enjoyment of the activities. Children have good opportunities to play creatively and use their imaginations. For example, they explore messy materials. Older children receive support to find out about people in the wider world. They learn about different festivals and enjoy activities linked to these festivals. The childminder has positive relationships with parents and this effective two-way communication with parents helps to support children's learning further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management compromise children's safety and welfare. However, the childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment where children make choices about their own play. She is a good role model. The childminder has realistic expectations regarding children's behaviour and they respond well. The childminder supports good hygiene practices and provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. This helps to promote children's health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their play and learning. They are working within the range of development that is typical for their age, given their starting points. They develop some mathematical skills, such as counting. Children develop their social skills and they regularly attend a variety of sessions in the local community. For example, they visit the library and parks. Younger children develop their physical dexterity in preparation for writing. Children develop skills necessary for future learning and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302614 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1107517 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Wibsey, West Yorkshire. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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