Childminder in Kirklees

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not kept safe. The childminder leaves children alone with adults whose suitability to care for them has not been checked. She has not trained these adults to understand her safeguarding policy. They have very poor understanding of safeguarding issues. They do not know about possible signs that a child might be being abused. This means they may not recognise children who need help. They do not know what to do if they have child protection concerns about a child.

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The provision is inadequate

When present, the childminder does not supervise children well enough. Activities are not organised before children arrive. The childminder leaves children unattended while she retrieves toys from an outbuilding. Her attention is also diverted by her caring responsibility to household members. When the childminder is not watching them, children go into the fridge which has an open container of alcohol in it. They run back and forth, almost knocking over younger children. The resulting chaotic environment means that younger children do not feel safe enough to engage in learning or play.

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The provision is inadequate

Although some children enjoy some activities which they choose for themselves, they quickly become bored and disengaged. This is because the range of toys and activities are limited. The childminder does not plan purposeful activities which are interesting and challenging. As a result, children do not make good progress across all areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not engage in professional development opportunities to update her knowledge and skills or enhance curriculum planning. The quality of education has declined since the last inspection. The childminder does not find out what children know and can do, or plan what she would like them to learn next. She is surprised when children can create detailed drawings of themselves, adding and naming their body parts. The childminder does not know that children are beginning to complete simple additional and subtractions in their play. As a result, she does not provide activities which are challenging enough to help children make good progress. n The childminder does not engage with parents to identify and meet children's needs, in particular for children whose home language is not English. The childminder has not confirmed which languages families speak at home. Therefore, she is unable to help children to develop and use their home

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need to do better?

languages in their learning and play. n The childminder does not complete a review of children's progress between the ages of two and three years. She does not provide parents with a short,written summary of their child's progress in the prime areas of learning. This means that

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need to do better?

4 April 2022 children who may be falling behind in their development are not identified, and targeted support is not put in place. n The childminder does not manage children's behaviour appropriately. For example, when children fight with each other, she does not gain their attention before asking them to stop. They do not listen to her instructions and children get hurt. n The childminder's poor supervision of children means that she does not know what has happened when children cry. This leads to children being told off for things which are an accident. This does not support children's developing sense of right and wrong. The childminder does not help children to learn about their emotions. She calls them 'naughty'. She places them on 'the naughty step' at the bottom of the stairs and closes the door. Consequently, children do not develop a positive sense of themselves, and their emotional well-being is negatively

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need to do better?

impacted. n The childminder has failed to improve her risk assessments, which was a previous action. She does not identify, or address, possible risks to children. For example, adults carry hot drinks near to where children play, placing children at risk of injury. n The childminder does not keep children safe online. They access online video sharing and social media platforms which are intended for older children. The childminder is unable to outline her policy for keeping children safe when accessing the internet. She has not made assistants aware of her safeguarding policy in relation to them using their mobile phone while caring for children. n Hygiene practices are poor. The childminder does not wash her hands before she prepares food. Children do not wash their hands before eating. Plates of food are placed on the floor where pets come into contact with them. Children wander around while eating. This does not promote the good health of children

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need to do better?

and is likely to increase the risk of the spread of infection.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows some of the things that might indicate a child was suffering abuse or neglect. However, she does not understand the local safeguarding partnership procedures to be followed if she was concerned about a child. This means she may not promptly report concerns to protect children from possible harm. Additionally, the childminder does not know what to do if an allegation is made against her or a household member. She does not understand the role of the Local Authority Designated Safeguarding Officer (LADO). The childminder does not have, or implement, a policy to keep children safe online or regarding the use of mobile phones. She has failed to ensure the suitability of people looking after children in her care. The childminder does not ensure that assistants have a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. This places children at significant risk of harm.

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Due date

inform Ofsted of any person who has regular contact with children, including any assistants, so that suitability checks can be completed 19/04/2022

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Due date

ensure that knowledge of safeguarding issues and local reporting procedures is up to date, so that any child protection concerns can be identified and correctly acted upon 19/04/2022

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Due date

gain a better understanding of the correct procedures to be followed in the event of an allegation being made, and the role of the LADO 19/04/2022

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implement a policy and procedures to help keep children safe online and in relation to the use of mobile phones 19/04/2022

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ensure children are adequately supervised at all times and that all children are usually within sight and hearing 19/04/2022

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take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks, including securely storing any harmful substances and maintaining effective hygiene practices 19/04/2022

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Due date

develop and implement effective behaviour management strategies that help to promote children's emotional well-being 19/04/2022

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Due date

4 April 2022 train all assistants to understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, ensuring they have an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and can identify possible signs of abuse and neglect, and respond appropriately. 19/04/2022

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undertake appropriate professional development opportunities to ensure the skills, training and knowledge are gained to offer quality learning and development experiences for all children, and support continuous improvement 16/05/2022

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Due date

plan and deliver interesting and engaging activities which meet the individual needs, interests and developmental stages of all children, ensuring they are appropriately challenging 04/06/2022

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Due date

find out about the languages spoken by children whose home language is not English, so that opportunities can be provided for children to develop and use their home languages in their learning and play 04/06/2022

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Due date

develop knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years, in order to ensure that this is completed as part of effective assessment arrangements. 04/06/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296099 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10197785 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 15 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Huddersfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to assistants at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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

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