Childminder in Kirklees

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy to play and explore in the childminder's safe environment. Babies have a range of opportunities to play with toys which are suitable for their age and stage of development. However, older children do not consistently have the same opportunities. They play with toys that do not sufficiently challenge them to extend their learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Children play cooperatively with each other. Older children are kind to babies and show empathy to their needs. They say 'well done' when babies achieve something new. Babies are well supported for their achievements. They develop confidence in their play. Children enjoy listening to stories. They sing songs and use musical instruments. Children develop communication skills and a sense of rhythm from a young age. The childminder intends to return to community playgroups now that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic restrictions have lifted. She talks about the benefits of children being able to make new friends and take part in a variety of new experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages all children to be independent and to 'have a go' during their play. For example, babies are encouraged to use paintbrushes to make their own marks, and older children are asked to attempt jigsaws. However, when older children carry out the same painting activity, the childminder provides no extension or challenge to meet their learning needs. The childminder does not consistently recognise when or how to develop children's thinking skills. For example, during a creative activity, children are asked to stick paper squares onto a card and are told what to write or draw inside. Children are not given choices and this activity does not support their creative or imagination skills. In addition, although the childminder has collated a range of interesting resources in her setting, she has not successfully understood and sequenced a curriculum that creates high expectations towards

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need to do better?

children's learning in all areas. Children are not consistently stimulated and become disengaged. Nevertheless, the childminder has plans in place to help children to become ready for school. She helps them develop the skills they will need for their future learning. n The childminder provides a healthy range of food and snacks for children. They have daily access to outdoor spaces where they can develop their large-muscle skills and enjoy fresh air. Children learn hygiene practices from a young age. They are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times and cover their mouth when coughing. n Parents comment positively about the care their children receive and are aware of experiences their children enjoy during the day. However, parents are not

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need to do better?

29 September 2021 always made aware of significant changes to policies or practice within the setting. They are not receiving the most up-to-date information about how the setting runs and what to do if they have any concerns or comments they wish to share. Furthermore, progress checks for children aged between two and three years do not summarise children's skills in all areas of learning in good enough detail. Parents do not get a clear picture of their children's progress levels. n Children have opportunities throughout the year to learn about different cultural festivals. However, they are not provided with opportunities to explore and understand the wide range of people in modern British society. Having said this, children show respect to both adults and children in their immediate setting. They sit together at mealtimes and socialise.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can recognise indicators which could suggest children are at risk of harm. She knows what to do in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder has updated her safeguarding policy in line with local authority guidance. She has an awareness of wider safeguarding issues, such as children being exposed to extreme behaviours and exploitation. The childminder knows how to keep her setting safe for children to access and has completed relevant paediatric first-aid training.

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Due date

ensure the individual development needs of all children are identified in order to provide challenge in all areas of learning. 30/12/2021

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should:

n improve communication strategies to ensure that all parents receive up-to-date and accurate information, with particular reference to assessments and the setting's policies n increase opportunities for children to learn about and respect all people's differences in their wider community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2506066 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10191744 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Wibsey, Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for a week at Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk of the areas used by the children and discussed the setting's aims. n Parents' views were taken account of by the inspector. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children and reviewed the impact on the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

29 September 2021 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

29 September 2021 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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