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 Inadequate

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' learning and development requirements. This means she does not provide consistently good quality education for all children. For example, although the childminder understands what children need to learn next and plans the curriculum according to this, she does not consistently implement these plans into practice. As a result, children's daily learning experiences are narrow and do not cover all areas of learning.

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The provision requires improvement

That said, children build strong and trusting relationships with the childminder, who acts as a positive role model with her kind and nurturing approach. Children feel safe and secure in her care. Children play happily alongside each other and share resources. For example, they engage in imaginative role play, cooperate and take turns to express their ideas. Children's behaviour is good.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder attentively responds to children's individual care needs and encourages them to become increasingly independent. For example, the childminder provides children with clear instructions of how to put their gloves, coats and shoes on. She is patient and allows children the time that they need to complete the tasks independently. Children are proud of their achievements and delight as they show the childminder that they are ready. However, the childminder does not support children well enough to learn from all of the experiences that they take part in. Therefore, children do not have consistent opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not consistently organise her setting to ensure that children have access to sufficient play equipment and good quality activities. Children are left for periods of time in the day without satisfactory opportunities to learn through their play. For example, children do not have access to toys or activities for long periods of time when they arrive at the setting. The childminder provides limited play equipment for children to access during independent play. Furthermore, the childminder does not engage well enough with children during these times to help enhance their knowledge and skills. This has an impact on the success of children's learning. n The childminder does not consider how to challenge children and frequently misses opportunities to extend their learning. At times, her interactions with children are poor and she does not seek to include all children in activities. For

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need to do better?

example, older children are asked to cut pieces of fruit and count the number of pieces to help develop their mathematical skills. However, the childminder does not prompt or encourage children who are reluctant to join in. Furthermore, she

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25 November 2021 does not seek to include younger children, who are capable of joining in with the activity. As a result, there are occasions where some children do not make the progress of which they are capable during planned activities. n Children enjoy reading books with the childminder and each other. They listen intently as the childminder reads and confidently join in with retelling familiar stories. Children begin to make links between their experiences at home and what is happening in the story. The childminder listens to children and acknowledges what they are saying. Children demonstrate good levels of confidence and self-esteem during these times. n Children learn about the natural world around them. They enjoy having discussions about the weather and talk about what happens during the different seasons. Children go on walks in the local area and enjoy the fresh air. The childminder encourages children to think about the risks while out of the setting.

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need to do better?

Children confidently talk about the dangers of the road and ways to minimise these. This demonstrates children are developing an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder completes a progress summary for children between the age of two and three years. However, this does not provide a clear account of children's strengths and any areas where they require additional support in their learning. As a result, parents do not have clear information about their child's development and ways to help support their learning at home. n The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision through seeking feedback from parents and other professionals. However, she does not take prompt enough action to address any areas of weakness identified. Furthermore, the childminder and her assistant do not access the targeted coaching, training and support needed to help drive improvements in the quality of education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant complete regular safeguarding training to keep up to date with child protection matters. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding. She understands how to recognise and report the signs that indicate a child might be at risk of harm or abuse. This includes how to respond in the event an allegation is made against her or any persons living or working on the premises. The childminder has implemented suitable policies and procedures for responding to accidents and the safe administration of medicines.

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Due date

25 November 2021 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to ensure sufficiently challenging and good quality activities and play equipment are consistently available for all children 24/12/2021

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Due date

ensure the curriculum plans are consistently implemented in practice, so that children have a broad range of experiences that cover all areas of learning 24/12/2021

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Due date

ensure the two-year progress check includes a clear summary of the child's strengths and any areas where they require additional support in their learning, and provide parents with clear information about their child's development and ways to help support their learning at home 24/12/2021

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Due date

ensure prompt action is taken to address any areas of weaknesses identified and access training, support and coaching that will help to drive areas of improvement, with particular regard to meeting the learning and development requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. 24/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310976 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10132846 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in the Shelley area of Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and considered her evaluation. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and written testimonials from parents. She reviewed evidence of the suitability of any adults living or working on the premises.

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Inspection activities

25 November 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

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