Childminder in North Yorkshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has not done enough to address breaches of requirements that have been raised at previous inspections. This means that he has now received an inadequate outcome judgement for three consecutive inspections and we have taken enforcement action in relation to some of the weaknesses. Although the childminder has made some attempt to address some previous actions, other weaknesses have not been addressed. For instance, the childminder is unable to identify what he wants children to learn and how to put this into practice. Furthermore, he does not identify support for children's communication and language development. He can discuss the importance of supporting children's communication and language skills, including repeating words to babies and young children. However, he does not put this into practice. He does not ensure that children receive good-quality care and education. The childminder does not work in

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The provision is inadequate

a way that successfully engages more than one child in an activity at a time. Although he has started to complete some training to help improve his interactions with children, following the last inspection, he does not demonstrate enough understanding to put this into practice. This means that children are not supported well enough to develop skills needed for future learning.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not meet children's individual needs or promote their good health and hygiene. Children reuse cutlery after it has been dropped on the floor. Although he supports children to cross the road safely and talks to them about risk assessments, he fails to recognise other potential safeguarding and safety concerns. For instance, he does not ensure children are well supervised during mealtimes. This includes young children being left to eat food while lying in a car seat.

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The provision is inadequate

Regardless of the weaknesses in practice, children form secure attachments with the childminder. He recognises the need to support children's emotional development. This includes encouraging children to paint an object with him, which they can take to school and use for comfort if they need reassurance. Children appear settled in his care, they know the routines and behave appropriately.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of how children of different ages learn, or how to build on what children know and can do to extend their development further. This leads to weaknesses in his practice and children's experiences. Furthermore, the childminder does not share information about children's development with his assistant. This means he does not have a clear understanding of his role and responsibilities. n The childminder aims to use children's interests to promote their learning.

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need to do better?

4 June 2024 However, he does not forward plan for children's development or take account of their next steps in learning. Therefore, as he plays alongside children, he fails to recognise opportunities to extend their learning. For example, older children confidently name shapes, such as circle. However, when the childminder asks children about the shape of a ball, he accepts their answer of circle without explaining about two- and three-dimensional shapes to extend their knowledge. As a result, children lose interest and do not receive the challenge that they need. n The childminder has improved the healthiness of the meals and snacks he provides for children and children understand the importance of washing their hands before they eat. However, the childminder does not provide suitable equipment to support children during mealtimes. Young children are at risk of choking as they do not have a safe place to sit to eat their food and have no

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opportunity to develop their independence and attempt to feed themselves. Additionally, while the childminder concentrates on feeding younger children, the older children who sit at a small table receive no support. This means they share food, eat food which has dropped on the floor and use cutlery that has also been on the floor. This means children's physical well-being is not promoted and they are not supported to develop important skills for future life. n The childminder offers children opportunities to play in the garden. They play on a small slide and blow bubbles. Children enjoy planting seeds. They are provided with plant pots, compost, and seeds. One at a time, children scoop compost into the plant pot. They add two seeds before pouring water on the top. Although, there is enjoyment in the activity, the childminder does not adapt the activity for differing abilities or ages of children. This means that support for children's

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learning is lost. Furthermore, the childminder comments that they might learn more about how seeds grow by using an online application. This demonstrates that he does not use planned activities to support children's learning. n Since his last inspection, the childminder has taken some action to meet some of the breaches of requirements. He has completed a paediatric first-aid training course. He has also started to develop his understanding of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and what information he should share with parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities to improve practice and to ensure children receive high quality care and learning and development experiences 23/06/2024

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Due date

ensure there are suitable facilities for children at mealtimes, including ensuring that children are seated safely and in appropriate sized chairs while eating and make sure they are supervised at all times 23/06/2024

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Due date

ensure children's good health and hygiene is promoted, with particular regard to mealtimes. 23/06/2024

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Due date

improve knowledge and skills to implement a suitably challenging curriculum that covers all areas of learning and is planned precisely to meet the individual needs of all children to help them make good progress. 23/06/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425034 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10333402 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 15 January 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire. He operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs an assistant and provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provider. n The childminder and inspector discussed the curriculum. n The inspector observed the activities being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder shared information about how he works in partnership with parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children in the dedicated playroom and the garden.

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Inspection activities

4 June 2024 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

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