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

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of her responsibility to promote children's safety and welfare. This means that children's safety cannot be assured. Despite this, children arrive happy at the childminder's home and they are keen to spend time with her and their friends. Children regularly seek out the childminder for cuddles, which demonstrates that they feel secure. The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills. She listens carefully to children and responds immediately, repeating their words back to them in the correct articulation. The childminder introduces new words, such as animal names and colours. This helps to extend children's language skills.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is kind, caring and a good role model. Children behave well and learn to share their toys and games. They have close bonds with the childminder, bringing their favourite toys to show her. Children are excited to involve the childminder in their play, such as when playing a colour matching game. They develop good hand-to-eye coordination. Children practise stacking bricks and complete inset jigsaw puzzles. They show resilience and determination to keep trying. The childminder ensures that she praises children's achievements. This helps to boost children's self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a suitable knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. In addition, she does not have regard or an understanding of the 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' guidance. Therefore, the safety and welfare of children are not constantly promoted. n The childminder does not understand the procedures to follow in order to keep children safe. For example, she is not sure of the procedure to follow if there is an allegation regarding herself or anyone living or working in her household. In addition, she has not considered the safe use of mobile phones and cameras at the setting. n The childminder uses the information from her assessments so that she has a clear idea of what she wants children to learn next. This helps her to build on what children already know and can do. The childminder is quick to identify

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potential gaps in children's development. This ensures that children receive additional support if required. It also helps children's future learning and readiness for school. n Children show good levels of independence. For example, they make decisions about what they want to play with next. Toddlers show pride as they display their new skills of buttering their own toast at snack time. The childminder

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9 November 2022 meets up with other childminders and their minded children. This helps children to develop their social skills. n The childminder promotes children's early mathematical development well. Children learn to recognise shapes and size in everyday activities. However, occasionally, the childminder does not consistently capture the interest and focus of all children during group activities. Therefore, at times, some children become distracted and a little disengaged. n Children develop a love of books. The childminder sits with them on the floor as they listen to a favourite story. Children enjoy taking part in singing and dancing. For example, they sing 'Twinkle Twinkle' and 'The Wheels on the Bus', joining in with the actions. This also helps to promote their fine motor skills. n The childminder completes the required progress check for children aged between two and three years and shares this with parents. She has the

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children's date of birth and addresses stored securely. However, the childminder does not record who has parental responsibility for the children in her care, which is a statutory requirement. n The childminder completes appropriate risk assessments to identify hazards to children. Overall, children learn the importance of good hygiene routines, including wiping their nose and washing their hands before eating. However, children use a shared towel to dry their hands. This puts children at risk of cross-contamination. n Children have lots of outdoor opportunities to get fresh air and exercise, including forest school type activities. They benefit from many opportunities to explore the natural world. For example, children grow plants and vegetables in the garden. They visit the local woods and other places of interest. This helps children to learn about and care for the world around them. n The childminder shares information with parents about their children's

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achievements and development. Parents speak positively about the childminder. They state that their children are very happy to attend and enjoy the many activities she provides for them. However, the childminder does not review her provision well enough to identify weaknesses and priorities for improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The weaknesses in the safeguarding arrangements compromise children's welfare. The childminder has not kept her knowledge up to date. However, the childminder knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands her responsibilities to protect children from extreme views and behaviours. All adults living on the premises have the necessary suitability checks completed.

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure children's safety and welfare, including the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against an adult living or working in the household 02/12/2022

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Due date

gain a better understanding of how to effectively implement a safeguarding policy and procedure in line with the relevant local safeguarding partners, including the safe use of mobile phones and cameras 02/12/2022

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Due date

ensure that all of the required information is gathered for each child being cared for, including who holds parental responsibility for each child 02/12/2022

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Due date

improve hygiene practices, with particular reference to handwashing, to ensure that children are not exposed to cross-contamination. 02/12/2022

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should:

n review the organisation of group activities to ensure that all children remain fully engaged and interested in their learning n make effective use of self-evaluation and professional development opportunities to identify ways to build on existing skills to develop practice even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302247 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10229394 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 7 Date of previous inspection 13 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Long Lee, Keighley. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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 and the inspector and completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed a range of activities and evaluated the impact of the quality of education on children's learning. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including the suitability of adults living in the household and first-aid qualifications. n The inspector interacted with the children and took account of parents' written views provided for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

9 November 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

9 November 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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