Childminder in Wakefield

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder's safeguarding practice is inadequate. Her ability to identify possible signs of abuse and keep required records is poor. The childminder's understanding of the need to refer concerns to relevant agencies is weak. Children may be at risk of harm.

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The provision is inadequate

However, children consistently engage with the childminder during their play and ask for help when they need it. They are keen and enthusiastic to attend and begin to play and explore immediately. The childminder balances her attention effectively between children and provides a good level of support and challenge to each of them. Children's behaviour is consistently good. They are kind to each other and learn how to share.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has high expectations for all children and they enjoy a range of exciting activities and experiences. For example, older children choose the activities they would like out and demonstrate problem-solving skills as they complete jigsaws of their favourite characters. Others dress up in their favourite superhero costume and play imaginatively. The childminder helps children to build secure foundations for future learning. Children have very good communication skills and good levels of self-confidence. They are well prepared for starting school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not respond effectively to signs of potential abuse. For instance, she does not consistently identify or record concerns about children's safety. This means there is a delay in reporting concerns to the relevant professionals and children may be at risk of potential harm. n Despite the weakness in safeguarding practice, children settle in quickly and develop bonds with the childminder. The childminder knows them well and meets their individual care needs. Young children benefit from established routines and have quiet space for sleeping. Children run to the childminder for cuddles when they are dropped off and wave goodbye to their parents. n Children's behaviour is positive and they show good levels of self-esteem. The childminder uses positive praise and gently reminds children to use good manners. She supports children to learn how to share resources and work together. The childminder has seen an impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on

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children's personal, social and emotional skills. However, they continue to make good progress in this area of their learning. n The childminder understands how to help children develop good communication and language skills. She uses stories and songs to help extend and build on their vocabulary. Young children enjoy turning pages in books and repeat words the childminder models. They show delight when they hear favourite rhymes, such

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8 February 2022 as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Older children use sentences and chatter as they play. n The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to help children build on existing skills and the next stages in their learning. For instance, children show enjoyment as they colour in pictures and can hold their pens effectively to stay inside the lines. The childminder encourages them to write their name and copy letter sounds from her as they do this. Children develop early literacy skills and show pride in their achievement. n Children show high levels of independence and take an active part in their self- care. The childminder teaches them about the importance of healthy eating and good hygiene. Children are willing to try new foods as they sit together around the table. They use the toilet without support and begin to learn how to dress themselves as they change out of their school uniforms.

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n Parents leave positive feedback for the childminder and her assistant, who is also a household member. They say children have built up relationships with them both and look forward to going. In addition, parents are happy with the progress their children make and feel this is communicated to them effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has breached the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. She does not recognise signs of possible abuse or keep clear records, which means she cannot respond in a timely manner to notify agencies. This means children may be at risk of harm. The childminder ensures her assistant is suitable to work with children. He is registered with Ofsted and has a disclosure and barring service check. Indoor and outdoor areas are kept safe and secure for children to explore. The childminder conducts appropriate risk assessments and shares information with parents in relation to new procedures for the pandemic.

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Due date

improve knowledge of possible signs of abuse, in order to identify them at the earliest opportunity 11/03/2022

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Due date

8 February 2022 ensure that all concerns about children are clearly recorded in line with the local relevant safeguarding partners and passed on to the relevant authorities swiftly. 11/03/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2544133 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10221841 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 Wakefield. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant who is also a household member.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed indoors by the childminder and inspector during children's activities. n The inspector held a discussion with childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation such as evidence of qualifications and the suitability of the childminder and her assistant to work with children. n The childminder obtained verbal feedback from parents for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

8 February 2022 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 February 2022 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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