Childminder EY441667

Inspection date 16 August 2019 Previous inspection date 15 March 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not have a thorough understanding of her roles and responsibilities to ensure she meets the legal requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has failed to inform Ofsted of changes to persons living in the household. This means Ofsted do not have the relevant information to carry out suitability checks. Consequently, children's safety and well-being is not assured. n The childminder does not have first-aid boxes available. This means, should an accident occur, she is ill-equipped to deal with it. n The childminder does not have established systems to include parents in their children's learning both at home and in the setting. n On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to answer questions before moving the conversation on.

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It has the following strengths

n Parents give positive feedback about the childminder. Children arrive happily and settle quickly. The childminder offers flexible settling-in programmes when children first start, to suit their individual needs. This supports children's emotional well-being. n The childminder provides a range of suitable activities and experiences to support children's learning. All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date inform Ofsted of changes to people living in the household so that suitability checks can be completed 19/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

increase knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities in relation to the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' 19/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure first-aid boxes with appropriate contents are available in the setting and for outings. 19/08/2019

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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

n build upon systems to include parents in their children's learning both at home and in the setting n enhance questioning skills to allow children time to reflect and respond.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector viewed parts of the premises used for childminding purposes. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation relating to health and safety and the suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has a poor understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has not provided Ofsted with information to check the suitability of people living in the household. The childminder has not obtained a Disclosure and Barring Service check for those people. The childminder has completed paediatric first-aid training. However, first-aid boxes are not available. This further compromises children's safety and well-being. That said, the childminder completes regular risk assessments, including daily checks of the environment to identify and minimise any potential risks. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and indicators that a child may be at risk from harm. She knows and understands who she must report to if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly evaluates her teaching practice. She recently identified that she needed to improve her

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

knowledge to support children's early language development. She attended training, which has had a positive impact on her practice. The childminder has developed good systems to support children's transition to school or nursery. She shares information with new settings to support children's continuous learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is passionate and enthusiastic. She engages and interacts with children well. Children practise making marks. The childminder uses this opportunity to introduce shape as she draws a triangle to make the roof on her house. She consistently models and reinforces new language. She describes the shapes and encourages children to copy. Children are motivated and eager to join in. They listen attentively when the childminder asks them to guess what's in a box. Children eagerly choose an item and then join in the corresponding songs. They excitedly show off their physical skills when they jump, hop and sing, 'Hop little bunny'. The childminder assesses children's starting points when they first start. She effectively plans the next steps in children's learning. Regular observations and ongoing assessment help the childminder to identify and swiftly address any potential gaps in children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety and well-being are compromised. Despite this, children thrive in the childminder's care. She is kind and caring and responsive to children's emotional needs. Minor squabbles are dealt with swiftly and effectively. The childminder teaches children to be kind to each other and share and take turns. Children behave well and are learning good manners. They readily say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves, which promotes their growing independence. They wash their hands before they eat and feed themselves. Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks and meals. The childminder ensures children access the outdoor environment daily. This supports their health and well-being. Children benefit from various outings. They begin to assess their own safety and take calculated risks when they explore the larger climbing equipment in

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for school. They concentrate and persist in activities for long periods of time. They use their imagination and begin to work things out. For example, they ask for the 'key' for the toy car so they can go shopping for bananas. Children giggle with delight when they play peekaboo. Children develop their mathematical skills. For example, they learn to count during everyday activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441667 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10075071 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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