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

The childminder has not made the required improvements, and children are not kept safe. Concerns about children's welfare are not reported to the relevant statutory bodies. This places children at possible risk of harm. Repeated weaknesses in the quality of education have not been addressed. The educational programmes are poorly designed and implemented. Activities are not planned to build upon what children already know and can do. They do not meet children's individual learning needs. As a result, children do not show high levels of curiosity or enjoyment. They lack engagement and become disruptive. Children who are at risk of falling behind are not identified. This means that they are not well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Interactions between the childminder and children are poor. She often stands back, or busies herself with tidying, rather than interacting with children. When children show her their toys, she briefly acknowledges this, saying, 'Oh, yeah'. She misses these opportunities to extend children's learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these weaknesses, children and their parents have good relationships with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder notices when children are feeling unwell and comforts them. Children who are wet are promptly cleaned and changed into dry clothes. Parents are given regular updates about their child's routines, such as what they eat and the naps they have.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants do not understand or follow local safeguarding partnership procedures. They do not know what they must do should an allegation be made against them. They do not make adequate records to help keep children safe. They do not report child protection concerns to the relevant statutory bodies. n The childminder was previously asked to ensure that her curriculum was ambitious and sequenced to build upon what children already know and can do. However, she does not consider what children need to learn or how she will teach this. She does not assess children's current skills or use this information to plan suitable learning opportunities. Her assistant plans some activities of interest, such as pumpkin carving. However, because they are not planned to meet children's differing ages and stages of development, children quickly lose engagement. n Children spend lots of time waiting. For example, they stand at the door with

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need to do better?

their coats on while the childminder cleans and tidies the garden. Children become frustrated and engage in disruptive behaviour. When older children behave poorly, the childminder does not address this effectively. She asks them,

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need to do better?

26 October 2022 'Can we please not do that?' Children do not respond. They take toys from younger children and speak unkindly to them. This has a negative effect on the emotional well-being of younger children. n The childminder and her assistants do not engage in quality back-and-forth interactions with children. They often ask too many questions. They do not allow children time to respond. This does not support their thinking skills and deters children from speaking. As a result, children do not make the best possible progress of which they are capable. n The childminder does not have a good understanding of child development. She does not identify children who are falling behind. The childminder does not complete the required progress checks for children who are aged between two and three years. Therefore, she is unable to put in place targeted support for them. n The childminder reports that children are frequently unwell. Children who cough

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need to do better?

and sneeze are not encouraged to cover their mouth. Staff wipe children's noses and do not wash their own hands afterwards. Children are not encouraged to wash their hands before and after eating. These poor hygiene practices do not promote children's good health. n Since the last inspection, the childminder and her assistants have not completed any professional development training. The childminder does not have the knowledge and skills needed to provide her assistants with feedback and coaching that will improve their practice. This means that the quality of care and education provided does not improve. n The childminder provides children with a healthy, balanced diet. When older children ask for strawberries and melon, she accommodates this where possible. Parents are pleased with the range of fresh fruit provided each day. However, children's independence is not promoted at mealtimes. Children who can drink

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from an open cup are given cups with lids to avoid spills. The childminder often carries out activities for children that they can do for themselves, such as wiping their noses and placing food on their plates. This does not support children's developing independence. n Parents report receiving regular updates from the childminder about their child's daily routines. The childminder provides them with some ideas for activities to do at home, such as completing an autumn walk. n The childminder does not keep a record of complaints. This is a breach of the requirements of their registration.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has poor knowledge and understanding of the local safeguarding partnership procedures. She is unsure of the procedure to follow if she is concerned about a child, or an adult working with children. It is the childminder's role to ensure that her assistants also understand safeguarding issues so that they are able to keep children safe. However, they also have poor safeguarding knowledge. The childminder does not keep sufficient records of child protection

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Safeguarding

26 October 2022 issues. She has failed to share information with relevant statutory safeguarding bodies. The childminder has not considered or removed potential hazards in the garden. As a result, children's welfare is not maintained.

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Due date

gain a better understanding of local reporting procedures, including what to do in the event of an allegation or concerns about a child's welfare so that these can be acted on in a timely manner 11/11/2022

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Due date

implement effective hygiene practices that promote the good health of children and help to minimise or stop the spread of infection 11/11/2022

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Due date

undertake professional development opportunities to ensure that you, and your assistants, have the skills, training and knowledge to offer children quality learning experiences and support continuous improvement 26/01/2023

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Due date

ensure children are not exposed to any risks and that the organisation of equipment does not restrict the space available for children, particularly in the outdoor area 11/11/2022

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Due date

ensure a record is kept of any complaints, along with the actions taken and the outcome. 11/11/2022

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Due date

26 October 2022 develop a curriculum that is ambitious and sequenced to build upon what children already know and can do 26/01/2023

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Due date

ensure activities and routines are well organised to avoid excessive waiting times so that children's behaviour is managed appropriately 26/01/2023

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Due date

improve your understanding of how to support children's communication and language development 26/01/2023

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Due date

use assessment effectively, including the progress check at age two, to identify children's abilities and interests and plan for their next steps in learning 26/01/2023

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Due date

ensure care practices and routines support children to develop their independence. 26/01/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2539110 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10216277 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 18 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Moldgreen, Huddersfield. She operates all year round, from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with two assistants.

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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/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of the childminder's assistant during outdoor play. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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

26 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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