Childminder EY232987

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2017 19 June 2015

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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

 The childminder does not comply with the ratio requirements for childminders. She frequently exceeds the maximum number of six children under the age of eight years being cared for at any one time.  The childminder does not keep required records for each child in her care.  The childminder does not keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance.  The childminder does not have a suitable understanding of her responsibilities with regard to data protection.  The childminder does not regularly review her practice. She does not take swift and decisive action to rectify weaknesses when they are identified. The childminder does not keep up to date with changes to guidance, or have systems in place to continually improve her knowledge and skills.

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It has the following strengths

 Children demonstrate secure attachments to the childminder. She is affectionate towards them. Children frequently climb on to her knee for a cuddle. Children are encouraged to treat the setting as a home-from-home.

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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

 comply with the ratio requirements for childminders at all times 29/11/2017  keep records for each child including: their full name; date of birth; name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known to the provider; information about any other person who has parental responsibility for the child; which parents and/or carers the child normally lives with or emergency contact details for parents and/or carers 29/11/2017

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Due Date

 keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 29/11/2017

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Due Date

 improveunderstanding of her responsibilities under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998 to ensure confidential information about children is kept safe 29/11/2017

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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 effective self-evaluation, including obtaining the views of children and parents and take prompt, targeted action to address weaknesses  develop systems to keep up to date with changes to guidance and to continue to build on her knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not adhere to the ratio requirements. She frequently has more than six children under eight years of age in her care. The childminder does not keep required records for each child, including a daily record of their attendance. This compromises children's safety, particularly in the event of an emergency. The childminder does not have a suitable understanding of her responsibilities with regard to data protection. As a result, information that she does keep about children and families is not held securely. Nevertheless, the childminder has a suitable understanding of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child might be at risk from harm or abuse. She knows, which agencies to contact to report a concern about a child's welfare. Despite the childminder caring for too many children at once, they are aptly supervised. She completes appropriate risk assessments. For example, during the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

school journey, the childminder makes sure children are in her sight at all times. The walk to school is suitably organised to protect children from harm and they are well behaved. They listen to the childminder and follow her instructions. The childminder does not review her practice, or seek the views of children and parents. She does not access professional development to keep up to date with changes to guidance or to help her further develop her knowledge and skills. She is aware of some of the weaknesses in her practice, but does not take action to address them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder discusses children's starting points and progress with parents. She shares ideas with parents to support their children's learning at home. She knows what children are learning in other settings they attend and offers activities that support continuity. The childminder supports children's play well with good-quality interactions. She encourages them to share their ideas and develop stories in their play. The childminder helps children to learn to count, weigh and measure. She is perceptive to what children say and the things they show interest in. For example, she supports them to use scales to weigh objects they find in the environment and to predict, which objects might be heavier than others. The childminder supports children's understanding of how they can measure time in simple ways, such as using electronic timers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Due to weaknesses in leadership and management, the childminder does not adequately promote children's safety and welfare. Nevertheless, children are confident and independent in the setting. They lead their own play well. The childminder encourages children to talk about their friends and family. They begin to notice the similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder promotes children's understanding of sharing and being kind. She helps them to build friendships in larger social groups. The childminder helps children to become independent in personal care routines. She provides opportunities for children to play outdoors in all weathers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well engaged, stimulated and keen to learn more. They enjoy trips that enhance their learning, such as going on the bus to the local farm and travelling into the town by train. Children develop good communication and language skills and build a wide vocabulary. All children attain a broad range of skills that help to prepare them for their future learning, and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232987 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1117525 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Holmfirth, Huddersfield. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Opening times are Monday 7am until 6pm and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7.30am until 6pm. The childminder holds a professional qualification at level 6.

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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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