Childminder in Bradford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2017 27 December 2012

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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 demonstrates a poor capacity to improve. He remains in breach of safeguarding and welfare requirements that have previously been raised as a concern.  The childminder does not use his knowledge of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures to safeguard children adequately. He does not refer any concerns about children's welfare to the appropriate agencies in a timely manner as required. This places children at significant risk of harm.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder uses information from his observations of children to inform his planning effectively. He takes account of children's abilities and provides a variety of opportunities to promote their learning further and help them make good progress.  The childminder shares regular information about children's development with their parents to help provide consistency in learning. Parents are positive about the setting and that they are happy with the service they receive.  Children go to the childminder for cuddles and actively seek him out to share their play. These positive bonds help them to seek support during their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 improve safeguarding procedures and respond appropriately, and in a timely manner, to any concerns about a child’s welfare. 18/12/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, children's records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder previously received an action requiring him to improve his safeguarding knowledge. At inspection, it was found that he still fails to implement aspects of his safeguarding policy and procedure to keep children safe. The childminder has updated his safeguarding training; however, he does not implement the information he gained. He has not acted promptly to report any concerns about children's welfare to the relevant agencies. This significantly compromises children's safety and welfare. Furthermore, the childminder does not reflect effectively on all aspects of the provision to enable him to identify significant weaknesses in practice. However, he does use his knowledge from a recent childcare qualification to help build on his teaching practice. He monitors his assistant well and provides encouragement, guidance and praise to help build their skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are constantly building on their skills and make good progress from their starting points. The well-qualified childminder regularly assesses children's development and monitors their progress. He uses this information to plan a variety of opportunities to promote their development. For example, while children played a fishing game, the childminder asked them how many fish they had caught and challenged them to add the numbers together. The childminder asked children what numbers they recognised on the toy fish and what colour they were. This activity helps to promote children's mathematical skills. The childminder and his assistant make good use of the outdoor learning environment to help build on children's learning further. Children solve simple problems, such as when they experiment with balls moving them along pipes of different heights. They watch intently as the balls fall into containers at different times, using good

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding arrangements and his poor understanding of reporting procedures compromise children's welfare. Nevertheless, children settle well and appear happy and confident in the care of the childminder, his co- childminder and assistant. Children behave well and play with each other, sharing ideas and helping with small tasks. The childminder prepares a variety of healthy foods and children follow good hygiene routines, for example, children wash their hands independently before eating. Children develop their physical skills and use a wide range of objects and tools. They also enjoy walks to local places and playgroups, which helps to build their social skills further.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills they need to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school. They are keen to learn and ask inquisitive questions, such as about how magnets work. Children explore the stimulating environment and choose what they like to play with. They manage their personal skills well, such as concentrating to zip up their coats and know where to put their slippers before playing outdoors. Children make good progress from what they know when they started attending the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393083 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1117971 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Holme Wood, Bradford. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. He works alongside another co-childminder, who is his wife, and an assistant. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, from 7am to 5.30pm, all year round except for family holidays.

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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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