Childminder in Wakefield

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's care and learning needs are not fully met. The childminder has clear intentions about what she wants the children to learn. However, these do not always follow through into the activities she does with the children. Although children have been with her for a short period, she does not respond in a timely manner to meet all of their needs. She does not seek further help for children who may need additional support. This impacts on children's ability to reach their full potential.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are happy and settled in a warm and secure environment. They access the toys that interest them and follow the childminder as she leads craft activities. The childminder responds affectionately to children when they need reassurance. She offers cuddles and talks to them in a caring manner.

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The provision is inadequate

Children display generally good behaviour in the childminder's care. The childminder encourages them to use good manners and they say 'please' and 'thank you'. However, she does not explain to children why they must not do something. She does not explain why they must sit still when eating or why they should share the toys with their friends.

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The provision is inadequate

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder does not have parents routinely entering the premises. She relays information online and discusses the children's day on collection.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not seek advice and support quickly, when concerned about children's development. This means that children's learning and development needs are not acted on to ensure the appropriate support is in place. This impacts children's learning potential. n Despite undertaking safeguarding training, the childminder has not developed an adequate understanding of safeguarding issues such as the 'Prevent' duty. She lacks understanding of how to identify if someone is at risk of radicalisation. Consequently, this compromises children's welfare. n The childminder aims to promote children's communication and language development by extending the range of vocabulary she uses. Storybooks are used to engage children as they recap and repeat words. However, the childminder does not use the correct words or pronunciation when repeating them back to children. For example, she mirrors a child saying 'happle' rather

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need to do better?

than 'apple'. This weakness in promoting children's language development impacts on their growing communication skills. n The childminder does not record children's attendance accurately. She does not

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need to do better?

7 February 2022 record children's hours of attendance. This means that she would not be able to confirm who is on the premises in the event of an emergency. This compromises children's safety and well-being. n The childminder is unable to show that parents are notified when children sustain injuries. This failure to maintain required documentation is a breach of the requirements and impacts on children's safety. n The childminder assesses risks on her premises visually and maintains a record showing risks inside and outside. However, she does not always minimise all risks. For example, she does not act immediately when broken toys are identified. n Children do not consistently learn enough from their actions and experiences to develop their understanding further. The childminder does not consistently hold good-enough discussions with them about why they are being asked to stop some unwanted behaviours.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a basic understanding of the areas of learning. However, further understanding would enable her to support children better to ensure they follow a full and varied curriculum. n Healthy lifestyles are largely promoted. Children benefit from healthy food and opportunities for physical exercise. However, the childminder does not ensure that all children understand and consistently follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before snack time. n The childminder promotes children's mathematical development during daily routine events. For example, she encourages children to think about how one apple can be shared between the children. They count the children and then count the pieces of apple. n Parents speak positively about the care given to their children. They feel that they know about their children's time at the childminder's house. Parents feel that the childminder is approachable and supportive. This gives them confidence

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Although the childminder knows how to identify the signs of abuse and neglect, she is not aware of the wider aspects of safeguarding. She does not know how to recognise that individuals are being exposed to extremism. In addition, the childminder's failure to maintain accurate records means that children's safety is compromised. The childminder's premises are secure and generally safe. However, as she carries out visual risk assessments, she does not identify all potential hazards to ensure children are in a safe environment.

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Due date

ensure that a daily record of children's attendance is maintained 22/02/2022

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Due date

ensure that parents and carers are notified of all accidents or injuries sustained by children 22/02/2022

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Due date

increase knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty 22/02/2022

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Due date

ensure that timely interventions are made to secure additional support and guidance for children with any additional needs 22/02/2022

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Due date

pronounce and name objects correctly to support children's developing language skills. 22/02/2022

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should:

n strengthen risk assessments to ensure that broken toys are dealt with appropriately n extend children's understanding of their behaviour and the possible consequences of their actions n build on knowledge of the areas of learning to ensure that learning intentions are appropriately implemented, to enable children to make consistently good progress n reinforce children's growing awareness of the purpose of good hygiene practices, in particular routine handwashing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2601992 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10215964 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides early education places for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector completed a tour of the premises together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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Inspection activities

7 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

7 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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