Childminder in Barnsley

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised. The childminder regularly cares for more younger children than is permitted. She does not understand how children learn best. She has a range of toys and activities to support children's play. However, these are not easily accessible to the children or organised effectively to help them to independently extend and support their play and ideas. At times, the childminder interacts with children. However, the older and most able of the children receive more attention and support than the younger and less-able children. That said, children are confident. For example, they happily greet the inspector and invite her into their play. Children learn when to say 'please' and 'thank you' and generally behave well.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not kept safe on the premises. The childminder fails to take action to eliminate identified risks to children, which leaves them at further risk of harm. Her home and garden are not hygienic or safe and suitable for the care of children. Furniture, flooring and children's toys are dirty and there are hazards indoors and out. The childminder does not provide appropriate facilities for the hygienic preparation of food. Cats regularly walk across kitchen worktops where food is prepared, and the childminder does not ensure that these areas are cleaned before use. This places children's health at risk.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not understand the childminding ratio requirements. She looks after too many children and fails to meet their individual needs. Activities are poorly planned and do not reflect children's interests. Children cannot choose what they want to play with, instead the childminder chooses for them. Generally, the childminder's interactions with children are not sufficient to help them make good progress in their learning and development. This adversely affects the education of all children, but particularly those who are most vulnerable. n The childminder does not take all reasonable steps to ensure that the children in her care are not exposed to risks. For example, there is an extensive range of toys, resources and equipment inside. However, the majority of these are not stored safely. They are stacked precariously on shelves and furniture. Outside, broken equipment and tools are accessible to children. Inside, children are

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need to do better?

exposed to trailing wires, rusty paint pots and cleaning products in the bathroom. n Children develop some independence. For instance, they learn how to wash their hands after playing in the garden and before meals. However, the childminder does not take necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection. For example, she does not always clean kitchen worktops where cats lay, prior to preparing

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need to do better?

20 May 2022 snack for the children. n Children are taken on regular visits to support their physical development and to develop their confidence in different social settings. The childminder takes them to local parks and soft-play centres, and they attend age-appropriate groups. n The childminder shares information with parents about children's care routines and play when they collect their children. Parents appreciate the regular photos they receive of their children. n The childminder has attended training to help her to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are at risk of falling behind. However, she does not understand how to identify and support their individual needs well enough. The childminder does not obtain support from other professionals or take action to help children quickly catch up. n The childminder does not consistently ensure that all food provided by parents is

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need to do better?

healthy and nutritious. This means that children are not receiving consistent messages about healthy eating. Children drink sugary drinks and eat snacks such as crisps and biscuits. n The childminder's evaluation of her setting does not help her to identify weaknesses in her practice. She does not fully understand the requirements of the early years foundation stage. The childminder ensures that she completes mandatory training. For instance, she keeps up to date with safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. However, she does not focus her ongoing professional development to raise the quality of children's education to a good level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder cares for too many younger children and does not provide a clean and safe environment for children to play in. She has not identified a number of risks and does not put in place appropriate measures to keep children safe. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the types of abuse. She recognises the signs and symptoms that would alert her to a child being mistreated or harmed. The childminder knows the importance of monitoring attendance records to recognise issues that could mean a child's well-being is compromised. She holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification and understands the requirement to ensure that she maintains this qualification at all times.

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Due date

20 May 2022 improve teaching and make effective use of what is known about the children to provide consistently challenging and stimulating activities and experiences for all children to promote their learning and development 15/06/2022

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Due date

organise the play environment more effectively to enable children to make more independent choices in how they want to play or what they want to play with 15/06/2022

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ensure that areas of the premises used for childminding are fit for purpose, clean and hygienic, with particular regard to the kitchen and bathroom facilities, and ensure that pets do not present a health hazard 15/06/2022

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Due date

improve arrangements to identify and minimise risk throughout the premises to ensure that all areas inside and out are safe for children, including the safe storage of cleaning products 15/06/2022

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Due date

ensure that there are suitable facilities for the hygienic preparation of food for children 15/06/2022

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Due date

seek and provide more effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities so that their individual needs are met and they catch up quickly 15/06/2022

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Due date

work closely with parents to encourage them to consistently provide healthy food for children to eat so that children learn about healthy food choices. 15/06/2022

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should:

n improve self-evaluation and professional development so that weaknesses in teaching and understanding of the curriculum are identified and addressed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490049 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10229743 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 11 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded childcare for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Inspection activities

20 May 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

20 May 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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