Childminder in Kirklees

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a secure enough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, to keep children safe. She has not kept her policies and procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns up to date. The childminder is not familiar with recent changes in local authority reporting protocols and procedures. Although she can identify some signs and symptoms of abuse, she has little knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as county lines. Therefore, she is not able to identify children who may be at risk of harm and take action to safeguard them. The childminder does, however, understand what she must do if there is an allegation made against her or a household member. n The childminder has an emergency fire evacuation plan. However, she has not practised the procedures so that children know what to do in the event of an emergency. In addition, smoke alarms are not working, and batteries have not

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been replaced promptly. This means that the childminder has failed to provide children with a safe learning environment. n The childminder explains how she manages children's behaviour by setting clear expectations. She talks about how she will help children to be considerate of others, help their peers and share resources. The childminder describes how this will help children to understand boundaries and develop friendships with others. n The childminder shows a clear understanding of providing children with challenging and exciting play experiences. She knows how to plan activities that interest children and help engage them. The childminder extends children's learning through additional experiences, such as trips to the local woods and parks. n The childminder knows how to promote children's good health and well-being. Children benefit from a variety of healthy snacks. The childminder understands the importance of following good hygiene practices and developing good

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independence and self-care skills. n The childminder can reflect on some strengths and weaknesses in her practice. However, she has not fully considered how to enhance her professional development to drive improvement.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

ensure that written policies and procedures are in place to safeguard children, that are in line with the current guidance of the relevant local safeguarding partnership, including how to report concerns about a child's welfare 25/10/2022

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undertake relevant and appropriate safeguarding training to improve knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding issues, including county lines 25/10/2022

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enhance opportunities to further develop children's understanding of fire safety by routinely practising the fire evacuation procedure and ensure that fire safety equipment is in working order. 25/10/2022

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should:

n make the most of professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge, teaching and children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310991 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10229405 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 2 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Birstall. During term time, she operates from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 5.15pm, Tuesday to Thursday. During school holidays, she operates from 7.30am to 5.15pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since 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 setting. n The inspector and the childminder had a learning walk. The childminder discussed how she provides appropriate learning experiences to help children to make progress. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of safeguarding requirements.

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4 October 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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