Childminder in Bradford

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good 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. This is because there are gaps in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge. Despite this, children show that they feel happy, settled and secure in this home-from-home family environment. They form strong bonds with the kind and caring childminder. For example, she gives younger children cuddles and reassurance to help them settle if they become upset. This has a positive impact on children's overall personal development.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder knows the children well. She identifies what she wants them to learn next. The childminder uses children's current interests to plan fun and exciting activities to extend their learning. This allows her to focus her teaching on each individual child. For example, children explore different coloured paint and learn that they can make other colours by mixing them together. This means that children are active and engaged in their learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Children understand the expectations of the childminder. She uses clear, simple explanations to encourage children's understanding. For example, she explains to children the traffic light system, to help them stay on green by behaving well. The childminder is a positive role model. Children listen to her gentle reminders. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to support their self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n Overall, children do well in their speech and language development. The childminder models clear words and sensitively corrects children if they mispronounce them. She gives them clear instructions and talks to them about what is happening. However, the childminder does not always encourage younger children to use their voices and speak during play, to extend their skills further. n The childminder supports children in their personal, social, and emotional development. For example, children who find it difficult to settle receive lots of support, reassurance, and encouragement from the childminder. However, the childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to take children out to meet others and further develop their social skills. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She completes mandatory training, such as first aid. In addition, the childminder attends courses to develop her knowledge and practice. For example, she completes training to strengthen her

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need to do better?

knowledge in cyber-bullying and food hygiene. However, she does not evaluate her practice well enough to take swift action in relation to weaknesses. This affects the overall quality of the setting. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. Parents speak positively

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11 October 2022 about the childminder and their children's experiences at the setting. The childminder shares her observations of children's learning with parents each day through photos and daily conversations at handover. Parents praise the level of communication they receive. n Overall, children's independence skills are supported well. The childminder arranges her home and resources to ensure that children can make choices about their play and learning. However, at times, the childminder provides too much help for children. For example, she wipes their noses, cuts up their food and puts their shoes and coats on for them. This has an impact on opportunities for children to further extend their independence skills and try things for themselves. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles and understanding of the natural world well. For example, children enjoy eating a range of healthy snacks.

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need to do better?

They grow fruits and vegetables in the garden, such as gooseberries and tomatoes. Children have a good understanding of foods which are good for their bodies and teeth. The childminder has resources and activities in her garden to develop children's physical skills and strength. n The childminder promotes an understanding of different cultures. For example, she provides children with a variety of foods that reflect different cultures. Children learn about different festivals, such as Eid and Chinese New Year. This helps children to develop a sense of other cultures and traditions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder recognises some signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She knows how to make a safeguarding referral if she believes a child is at risk of harm. The childminder demonstrates that she is able to identify children who may need early help. She ensures she is up to date with safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of keeping accurate records. The childminder knows what action to take if an allegation is made against her. However, the childminder lacks understanding of female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. She is unaware of signs which may indicate a child was exposed to this. In addition, the childminder does not know how to act if she had any concerns of this nature. She does not use her safeguarding policy effectively enough to guide her in taking appropriate action.

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Due date

11 October 2022 improve knowledge and understanding of child protection issues, including female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty 11/11/2022

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Due date

improve understanding of the safeguarding policy to ensure effective action is taken to protect children. 11/11/2022

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should:

n encourage younger children to talk and express themselves, so that their language and communication skills are fully enhanced throughout the day n support children to do more for themselves to increase their independence skills further n provide a broader range of opportunities for children to meet with other children and develop their social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302383 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10229395 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in the Clayton, Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education 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 that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk of the setting to discuss the curriculum and what they want children to learn. n A joint observation was completed by the childminder and the inspector, indoors, during a planned activity. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. 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 the childminder's suitability to work with children.

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Inspection activities

11 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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Inspection activities

11 October 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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