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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 303530

Inspected 8 Oct 2019 · URN 303530

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Summary

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  • Inspection date verified

    8 Oct 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Rachel Waterhouse

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Inadequate

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    303530

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  • OverallNot met

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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−22Mixedmore positive than 56% of reports of this type graded Not met
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5
Words of findings
405
about usual (typical 401)
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Fairly hard
Flesch 50, typical 46
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16 words
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Full report text

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is not proactive in ensuring that her safeguarding knowledge is secure and kept up to date. She does not fully understand child protection procedures. Additionally she does not recognise indications that children may show if they are at risk of harm. n The childminder does not consistently record the times that children are in her care. n The childminder has limited knowledge of the seven areas of learning. She does not fully understand the learning and development requirements. Therefore, she does not assess children's progress accurately and plan suitable next steps in learning. n The childminder does not fully understand her responsibility to complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder has limited knowledge about the diverse range of people in the community. She does not give children opportunities to understand the wide range of differences and similarities other people have. In addition, the

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This provision does not meet requirements

childminder does not promote British values within her setting. n The childminder ensures her premises are secure and completes daily checks of the environment to remove any hazards. n Children have the chance to exercise in the outdoor space and develop their physical skills. In addition, the childminder provides them with home-cooked food and a variety of fruit and vegetables to help promote a balanced diet. n The childminder has built relationships with parents. She has daily discussions with them about what their children have done in her care. Parents have opportunities to look at the children's learning files.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

8 October 2019 improve knowledge and understanding of the signs of abuse children may suffer, and the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' 10/11/2019

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Due date

ensure that children's attendance is consistently recorded accurately. 15/10/2019

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Due date

secure understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years 30/10/2019

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Due date

strengthen knowledge on the areas of learning children need to develop in, and support their progress effectively in order for them to reach their early learning goals. 30/10/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303530 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10114173 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Sowerby Bridge, Halifax. She provides care for children between the hours of 7am and 6pm on Monday to Friday, before and after school.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she has updated her skills and knowledge, and evaluated her practice. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration evidence of the suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

8 October 2019 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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Inspection activities

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