Childminder 2812840

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not ensure her setting is safe and suitable for children. She has not implemented effective risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards. For instance, empty carrier bags and chemicals are accessible to children in the kitchen. In the dedicated playroom, clothes airers and general clutter take up space, which impacts on children's safety and learning. Safety concerns are also present in the garden. Hazards such as sharp tools have not been removed. Although the childminder provides a designated area of the garden for children to play, resources are not organised in a safe and stimulating way.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has not implemented an ambitious curriculum to support children to make good progress. She does not focus activity planning on what children need to learn or know next. Therefore, activities are not tailored to children's individual stage of development. Despite this, children are observed to play freely and use their imaginations as they role play in a small-world kitchen. They use adequate resources to make ice creams and cups of tea, before taking their doll for a walk in the pushchair. However, the childminder does not ensure children are consistently offered interesting and engaging activities. Their curiosity for learning is not stimulated when in the childminder's setting. This is because the range of resources available is basic. This impacts on children's learning and development.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has built close bonds with children, who are settled in her care. For example, children seek reassurance from her and cuddle up to her when they want to be comforted. The childminder is calm and patient. She sensitively reinforces positive behaviour. For example, she helps children to moderate their behaviour when they become unhappy with a situation. The childminder offers children positive praise.

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The provision is inadequate

Due to the weaknesses in the curriculum, the childminder does not ensure children are supported to benefit from good-quality education that helps children to develop positive attitudes to their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands her responsibility to identify and manage risks. For instance, she ensures that the front door is always kept locked. However, the childminder has not ensured that the organisation of her setting prioritises children's safety. This means children are not able to move freely and safely around the setting. n There are weaknesses in the childminder's curriculum design and delivery. She does not provide targeted teaching, based on what children need to learn next. Although the childminder does make assessments of children's progress, these

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29 July 2025 are not used effectively to plan activities to support next steps in children's development. The childminder focuses on providing activities and outings that children will enjoy. However, the support provided by the childminder does not challenge children to build on their existing skills. n Although children are generally occupied during their time with the childminder, she does not ensure the environment provides a stimulating learning space. The range of resources on offer is not wide enough. Some resources are scattered on the floor and there are minimal additional resources so children can make independent choices and follow their own ideas. Therefore, children do not experience an environment that is inviting or that motivates them to learn. n The childminder takes children on a range of outings to help support their physical well-being. These include visits to local soft-play centres, playgroups

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need to do better?

and the zoo. She explains that children enjoy visiting a local small railway and steam train. On the various outings, the childminder introduces children to new ideas and interests. She aims to continue this learning through activities in her setting. n The childminder provides children with a range of home-cooked meals and healthy snacks. She ensures the meals she provides contain a combination of carbohydrates, protein, fats, micro-nutrients and calcium. The childminder is aware of children's dietary requirements, and she ensures she follows parents' preferences. n Children are sociable and happy to engage with visitors. Children name colours as they make a rainbow with the coloured pencils. They confidently count to five and beyond as they line the pencils up. This shows some emotional security, creativity and steps to early mathematical development. n The childminder can discuss the child protection procedures she would follow if

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need to do better?

she had a concern about a child in her care. She maintains appropriate documents, and her required training is up to date. However, the weaknesses in general safety identified in the setting mean that children are not effectively safeguarded.

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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

29 July 2025 ensure that space and equipment is organised in a safe and suitable way 15/08/2025

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Due date

improve the use of risk assessments to ensure that any hazards in the setting and the garden are identified and take steps to remove these 15/08/2025

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Due date

implement a curriculum that is ambitious, well sequenced and has a clear intent for what children will learn 15/08/2025

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Due date

use information from observations and assessments more precisely, to focus planning on what children need to learn next 15/08/2025

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Due date

improve the environment so that it is inviting and motivates children to learn 15/08/2025

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Due date

extend what is provided to engage children in more stimulating activities that inspire play, exploration and learning throughout the day. 15/08/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2812840 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10415057 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 2024 and lives in Castleford. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

29 July 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

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