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 Good

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not always kept safe. This is because the childminder does not implement an effective mobile phone policy or monitor assistants' use of mobile phones.

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The provision is inadequate

Children enjoy developing their physical skills during visits to a soft-play centre and playing outdoors. For example, babies have space to explore in the garden. They use equipment to pull themselves up and practise standing unsupported. Older children visit local places of interest to find out about the wider world. They explore the natural environment during walks in the woods. The childminder completes risk assessments of the physical environment to check that it is safe for children to play. In the setting, children are supervised appropriately. However, the childminder and her assistant do not adequately supervise the youngest children during outings to keep them safe.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite the weaknesses, babies benefit from consistent care routines, and they are settled in the childminder's home. Older children use good manners and behave well. The childminder manages instances of unwanted behaviour sympathetically and in an age-appropriate manner. Children demonstrate good language skills and initiate conversations to share their play with visitors. For instance, children talk about their dinosaur toys, explaining that a 'Tyrannosaurus Rex' is very big.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure children are kept safe during outings. She does not ensure that assistants understand and adhere to the mobile phone policy. Assistants are permitted to use their mobile phones for prolonged periods during outings. As a result, they do not supervise children adequately or interact with them during their play. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of each child's stage of development. However, she does not support children to make the best possible progress in their learning. Play is child-led which means children make choices about the activities they want to do. However, the childminder does not consider what children already know and need to learn next. As a result, children often wander from one toy to another with little focus in their play. n Children do not consistently benefit from positive interactions with the

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childminder or each other. They are imaginative and happily play alongside each other. However, the childminder does not support them well to play cooperatively and develop positive relationships. For example, during role play with the toy kitchen, children make 'burgers' for lunch from play dough. The childminder does not support them to share their ideas or help them make connections to real-life experiences.

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28 February 2023 n Children are fascinated when they discover that they can make patterns in play dough using the feet of their dinosaur toys. They talk about feet that are bigger and smaller. They demonstrate how one toy makes two footprints, but another makes four. They stamp their own feet to make footprints on the ground. However, the childminder is not receptive to their curiosity. She does not consider how she can extend their play to challenge their thinking and build on their skills. n The childminder shares some information with parents about children's learning. She provides resources that parents can borrow to continue children's learning at home. For instance, she shares flash cards to help children develop their knowledge of colours and numbers. n The childminder promotes children's independence in self-care and understanding of good personal care routines. She helps them to wash their hands before eating. She encourages them to unzip their coats and take off their

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shoes after outdoor play. Older children enjoy the responsibility of everyday tasks, such as tidying away their toys. Babies enjoy care routines that reflect those they have at home. n The childminder does not implement a suitable programme of training, coaching or support to help assistants develop their skills and knowledge. She does not ensure they have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities. As a result, they do not deliver good quality learning and development experiences for children, or keep them safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not ensure that children are adequately supervised during outings to keep them safe. She does not make sure that her assistants understand and adhere to the mobile phone policy. Nevertheless, the childminder can identify the signs that indicate a child might be at risk from harm or abuse. She has a suitable knowledge of child protection issues. For example, she shares information with parents about material children are accessing online to check that it is age- appropriate. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child, or an allegation is made.

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Due date

ensure children are adequately supervised during outings to always keep them safe 14/03/2023

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Due date

28 February 2023 implement an effective mobile phone policy, and ensure that assistants understand the policy and their role in keeping children safe 14/03/2023

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Due date

take into account what children already know and can do and develop a well- planned curriculum that focuses on what children need to learn next, so that they are supported to make the best possible progress 28/03/2023

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Due date

respond to each child's emerging needs and interests and guide their development through warm, positive interactions that promote children's curiosity, concentration and enjoyment 28/03/2023

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Due date

provide training, coaching and support to help assistants develop their skills and knowledge, and ensure they have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, so that children enjoy high-quality learning and development experiences that continually improve. 28/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494902 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10279156 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 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Batley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works occasional weekends by prior arrangement. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n Children spoke to the inspector about the toys they like to play with when they attend the setting. n The inspector discussed working with different families with the childminder. n The inspector observed teaching. She talked to the childminder about how she evaluates the provision and her plans for future improvements. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The childminder talked to the inspector about what learning takes place in her setting. They discussed how the childminder organised different aspects of learning.

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Inspection activities

28 February 2023 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

28 February 2023 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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