Childminder in Salford

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Unique reference number EY371270 Inspection date 16/12/2008 Inspector Victoria Gail Halliwell

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and four children aged fifteen, twelve, eight and five years in Little Hulton, Salford, Manchester. The ground floor is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. The property is accessed via the ground floor and toilet facilities are located on the first floor. Children attend some local activities and groups with the childminder.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age range. She is available to provide care each weekday, on a full-time basis. There are currently three children on roll, all within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The setting is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's overall health and wellbeing is compromised because the childminder does not have a sufficient knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements within the statutory framework for the EYFS. Little information is obtained in relation to individual routines, which impacts on the childminders ability to meet children's needs. The childminder does however, respond to the daily development needs of the children and provides basic levels of support, which helps them make progress in their learning and development. There is no process in place to evaluate the effectiveness of the provision.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 increase knowledge and understanding of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, including the procedure to be followed, in the event an allegation is made against that abuse has occurred whilst the child is in the care of the childminder (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 30/12/2008  ensure parents are informed of all relevant policies and procedures, obtain relevant parental consents and request parental permission to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 30/12/2008  increase knowledge and understanding of the requirements relating to complaints (Safeguarding and 30/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promoting children's welfare)  carry out and record a full risk assessment for each type of outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 30/12/2008  improve hygiene practices to help prevent the spread

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further?

of infection (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 30/12/2008  ensure sufficient information is obtained about the individual needs and routines of the children (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 30/12/2008 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve seating arrangements for children, so that they can comfortably reach their meals and table top activities  develop knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements.

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provision

Record keeping to date is minimal, however documents to facilitate required records in relation to accidents and the administration of medication are available. Basic documentation is maintained in respect of contracts and child record forms, but these do not provide sufficient detail to enable individual care to be given. Some training in respect of the 'requirements for the EYFS' has been completed since registration, but there is no evidence of a positive impact. However, training completed specifically on the learning and development requirements has raised the childminder's awareness in this area.

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provision

Children's welfare is compromised because the childminder does not have a sufficient knowledge of child protection procedures. She is aware of her duty to protect children from possible harm but is unclear about the process she should follow if she is concerned about a child, or if an allegation is made that abuse has occurred whilst a child is in her care. The childminder has completed a risk assessment of her premises and taken appropriate action so that children can move around and play safely. However, risk assessments have not been completed for the outings the childminder undertakes, which is a specific legal requirement.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are poor. Consequently, little information is obtained in relation to children's needs, relevant parental consents are not obtained and consent to seek emergency medical treatment or advice is not requested, which is a specific legal requirement. Parents receive little information in relation to the childminder's provision. They are satisfactorily informed of daily activities and experiences, however, the childminder is unable to inform parents of her complaints or safeguarding procedures, because she does not have a sufficient knowledge in these areas. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's good health is compromised because the childminder does not implement good hygiene practices, for example, a fluffy comfort blanket is used for nappy changing, the blanket is subsequently 'snuggled' by the child. Children's enjoyment at mealtimes is compromised because the childminder does not have age appropriate seating. Consequently, young children are seated on adult chairs at the dining table and struggle to reach their food, this hampers their developing independence and self help skills. Babies are often fed in their pram because alternative age appropriate seating is not available.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are settled and content in the childminder care. However, insufficient consideration is given to children's individual needs and routines. For example, the childminder does not know the sleep or rest patterns for young children in her care and fails to respond promptly to indicators that they may be tired. As a result, children are unable to rest or sleep when they need to. Poor organisation also impacts on children's opportunity to rest or sleep, for example, the childminder has to wake children who settle themselves and fall asleep shortly before she has to collect older children from school. The childminder is vaguely aware of children's cultural backgrounds, although this is not documented. Consequently, she is unable to engage meaningfully with children about their experiences at home or festivals they are celebrating.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from a varied range of activities and experiences that they enjoy. The childminder utilises the local Sure start facility on most days. Consequently, children have many opportunities to engage in a broad range of activities which include; art and crafts, messy or sensory play, large soft play sessions and music and story sessions, such activities contribute to their overall development and help them make progress. The childminder extends themed activities, for example, taking children to a pirate themed party at the library, after they have enjoyed pirate crafts, songs and stories. The childminder is aware of individual children's development, the daily diaries she maintains, show evidence of children's developing self confidence and the progress they are making in their physical development, as they become mobile and learn to walk. However, the childminder does not fully utilise her observations of what children can do and whilst in practice

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

she helps children move on and acquire new skills, planning for future learning is limited. The childminder is aware of the areas of learning, but does not have a secure knowledge of the Practice Guidance for the EYFS. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 4 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 4

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 4 How well are children helped to be healthy? 4 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 devise a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (CR2) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 30/12/2008  increase knowledge and understanding of requirements relating to complaints and devise a written statement of procedures to be followed (CR7) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 30/12/2008

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory Childcare Register section (CR2) 30/12/2008  take action as specified in the compulsory Childcare Register section (CR7). 30/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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