Childminder 2780483

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not kept safe while in the childminder's care due to breaches in the safeguarding and welfare requirements, ineffective risk assessments and the safety of premises and equipment. Despite this, children are settled and happy in the setting. They demonstrate a secure bond with the childminder and have positive attitudes to learning. Children listen and interact well with the childminder and visitors, demonstrating good social skills.

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The provision is inadequate

Children benefit from a curriculum that is designed and sequenced to build on their knowledge and skills. They access toys and resources that reflect their interests, such as play dough, sand and water. This means they make choices about their play and learning. Throughout children's play, the childminder engages them in conversations, asks them relevant questions and encourages them to share their ideas.

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave well and are developing a sense of right and wrong. Through play and stories, the childminder helps them to understand their emotions and feelings. With gentle guidance from the childminder, children begin to manage their own behaviour. They learn to use good manners and be polite. Children find out about their diverse community during outings. They spend time outdoors in the fresh air, where they learn about the changing seasons and animals that live in the natural environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child or an adult. However, children are not kept safe. The childminder does not keep any record of the times that children attend the setting. She does not keep a written record of accidents or injuries to children. The childminder does not adequately risk assess outings to ensure that minded children are kept safe when travelling in vehicles. She does not ensure that children only access play equipment that is suitable for their age. For example, she allows children that are too young to use the trampoline in the garden. The childminder does not ensure that fire exits from the house can be easily opened from the inside. n Despite weaknesses, children make good progress during their time in the childminder's care. They enjoy role play, during which the childminder helps them make the connection to their real-life experiences. For example, children

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need to do better?

re-enact making rice and pasta and serving it. The childminder asks them about their home life and sharing meals with their family. This promotes children's sense of belonging. The childminder models play and language for children throughout their play. These highly positive interactions fully support their developing social and communication skills.

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need to do better?

31 March 2025 n The childminder introduces children to mathematical concepts. They think about colours, quantities and size. Children demonstrate their understanding of different shapes when using play dough. The childminder talks to children about using their strong muscles to push, press and roll the dough. This helps them develop an awareness of their body. The childminder supports children to make links to their other learning experiences. For example, they talk about rolling dough when they baked and how they use their knife to cut the play dough, like they do when they cut up their dinner. n The childminder promotes children's love of reading. Children visit the local library to choose their own books, which they read with the childminder. They enjoy talking about the books they have chosen and using the pictures to tell the story. The childminder understands that encouraging children to choose books

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need to do better?

engages and motivates them to read. Children are developing their confidence with reading and making decisions about what they read. n Children are becoming independent in self-care, ready for the eventual move to school. The childminder explains to them why good hygiene is important. She shows children how to dress themselves, such as putting on their coat and fastening a zip. n Parents are happy with the learning experiences their children receive. They say their children settle easily from the start. Regular updates about their children's progress and ideas to continue activities at home are shared with them.

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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

keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, and their hours of attendance 14/04/2025

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Due date

keep a written record of accidents or injuries and first-aid treatment 14/04/2025

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Due date

ensure children are kept safe while on outings, particularly while travelling in vehicles, including when using taxis 14/04/2025

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Due date

31 March 2025 implement effective risk assessments to ensure minded children are always kept safe, including making sure play equipment is appropriate for children's age and safe to use 14/04/2025

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Due date

ensure fire exits are kept clear and can be easily opened from the inside. 14/04/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2780483 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10396502 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in May 2024. She lives in Brighouse. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder also operates as a home carer.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organised different aspects of learning. n The inspector spoke to children about activities they enjoy when they attend the setting. n The inspector considered parents' feedback and discussed working with different families with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education. She talked to the childminder about how they evaluate the provision and their ongoing professional development. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

31 March 2025 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

31 March 2025 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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