Childminder EY537585

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not ensure all adults working on the premises are suitable before they have access to children. For example, they do not provide Ofsted with the relevant information so that they can complete the required suitability checks. This is a breach of the early years foundation stage statutory requirements and has the potential to compromise children's safety and welfare.

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The provision is inadequate

That said, children arrive at the setting excited to participate and settle in quickly. They demonstrate that they feel happy and content in the care of the kind, caring and nurturing childminder. They build strong and secure attachments with the childminder, who takes the time to get to know each child in their care. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about their child's individual likes, dislikes and care needs when they first start at the setting. They continue to have a good two-way flow of communication with parents, such as exchanging key information at the beginning and end of each day. This helps to ensure continuity in children's care and that their individual needs are considered and met daily.

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The provision is inadequate

Children know and understand what is expected of them. They follow the rules, boundaries and instructions given to them by the childminder well. They listen and respond to the childminder, who carefully and clearly explains what is expected and why. For example, children learn how to identify risks and keep themselves safe while using play equipment and visiting the chickens in the allotment. This helps to prepare children well for their future as they learn how to keep themselves safe.

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need to do better?

n Children's safety and welfare are potentially compromised. The childminder does not have a clear enough understanding of the relevant suitable people checks that must be carried out by Ofsted. As a result, the childminder has not provided Ofsted with the required information about all adults working on the premises, or any visitors who have regular access to children, to ensure they are suitable. n Nevertheless, the childminder has worked hard to address previous weaknesses found at the last inspection. They plan an ambitious curriculum that is well sequenced and helps to build on what children already know and can do over time. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's learning to monitor their progress. They use this to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder considers children's interests and stage of development when planning activities and educational programmes. This helps to motivate

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children to learn and ensure that they receive the targeted support that they need. All children make good levels of progress, overall. n Children develop a love of reading. The childminder values the importance of repetition and reading the same books to children to further develop their

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22 May 2025 literacy skills. They carefully plan activities to ignite children's interests and adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of each child. For example, older children learn how to sequence and retell familiar stories using props. Younger children are encouraged to join in and use props to feed the very hungry caterpillar. n The childminder skilfully supports children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, the childminder encourages younger children to use simple mathematical language in their play, such as counting the total number of gems in a small group. Older children are encouraged to subtract three gems each from the group. They learn how to measure different items and group these into small, medium and large. n The childminder has regular discussions and supervisions with their assistants to reflect on their practice and identify areas for improvement. The childminder has

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recently undertaken training to help them understand how to better support and expand children's communication and language skills even further. However, they have not fully embedded their learning in practice. For example, they do not consistently provide children who are more confident communicators with opportunities to expand their descriptive language. Occasionally, they do not speak clearly enough to help develop children's pronunciation or loudly enough so all children can hear what they are saying. n Children play well with their friends and learn how to cooperate, share and take turns overall. The childminder talks to children about their feelings and emotions when they become upset and frustrated. They skilfully help them to learn how to resolve conflicts and regulate their emotions. Children delight in the positive praise and encouragement that they receive from the childminder for their hard

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work and accomplishments. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem. n Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors playing in the fresh air. They go on trips to the allotment, where they help to garden and take care of the chickens. This helps to develop their physical skills and understanding of how take care of themselves and others. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their understanding of the world beyond their own experiences, such as learning about the similarities and differences between people and communities. They try new foods and dress up in clothing that is worn to celebrate different religious festivals. They commemorate special dates and learn about people who help us.

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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

provide Ofsted with the required information about all adults who work on the premises and/or have regular contact with children, so that they can complete the relevant suitable people checks. 09/06/2025

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should:

n continue to embed the recent training you have received to support children to develop and expand their communication and language skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537585 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10389270 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 23 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. They live in Liversedge, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs two assistants. They provide government funded places for children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector talked to children, parents and the childminding assistants 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 childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

22 May 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

22 May 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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