Childminder in Trafford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY136626 Inspection date 08/12/2009 Inspector Lynda, Margaret Ronan

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Type of setting Childminder 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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 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.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. 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 2001. She lives with two of her children aged 15 and 17years. They live in a semi-detached house in a residential area of Sale on the border with Ashton-on-Mersey. The downstairs through room and upstairs bathroom and toilet are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently nine children on roll, five of whom are on the early years register. All children attending attend for a variety of sessions.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder attends local carer and toddler groups on a regular basis.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children make insufficient progress in learning as the childminder has little knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage and fails to observe children and plan to meet their individual needs. The childminders' lack of knowledge of the Statutory Framework impacts adversely and significantly on children's welfare and development. The childminder's systems to ensure effective working in partnership with parents and others are insecure. The childminder's understanding of the strengths and areas for improvement within the setting does not fully support continual improvement.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires immediate action. Ofsted will take enforcement measures to ensure children’s safety and compliance with the welfare, learning and development requirements or will cancel registration.

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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?

 provide evidence of how you plan and provide enjoyable and challenging learning and development experiences which are appropriate to each child's stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals (organisation) 26/02/2010

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further?

 provide evidence of how you plan a balance of adult- led and freely-chosen or child-initiated activities, delivered through indoor and outdoor play 26/02/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 (organisation)  provide evidence of how you undertake sensitive observational assessment in order to plan to meet children's individual needs(organisation) 26/02/2010

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment at the time of the child's admission to the provision(safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 15/01/2010

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further?

 provide evidence that records required for the safe and efficient management of the setting and to meet the needs of the children are in place (documentation)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare register) 15/01/2010

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment of your premises on a regular basis; highlighting any identified risks and the action taken to minimise these (suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 15/01/2010

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 maintain a record of the risk assessment clearly starting when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following review or incident. 15/01/2010

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further?

 ensure a clearly defined procedure for the emergency evacuation of the premises is in place and a log of drills is kept (suitable premises, environment and equipment) 15/01/2010

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further?

 ensure that you have taken the necessary steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, by implementing a safeguarding procedure, which is in line with the 'Local Safeguarding Children Board' guidance, and the publication 'what to do if you are worried a child is being abused' (safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 29/01/2010

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further?

 demonstrate how you intend to acquire up-to-date understanding of safeguarding issues and be able to implement the safeguarding children policy and procedure appropriately 29/01/2010

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further?

 ensure every person aged 16 or over living on the premises and or having regular contact with children are suitable to do so (suitable people) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 29/01/2010

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 ensure that you do not allow people whose suitability has not been checked have unsupervised contact with children 15/01/2010

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further?

 ensure fresh drinking water is available at all times (safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 15/01/2010

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further?

 promote the good health of children and prevent the spread of infection by adopting suitable hygiene procedures when changing children. (safeguarding 15/01/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and welfare of children)

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further?

Ofsted will take enforcement measures to ensure children’s safety and compliance with the welfare, learning and development requirements or may take action to prosecute or cancel your registration.

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the early years provision

The childminder does not have an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and as a result is in breach of several requirements. Children are not safeguarded as the childminder has insufficient knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and does not have a suitable policy to follow or share with parents which is a breach of regulation. Not all persons living on the premises over the age of 16 have completed Criminal Records Checks.

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the early years provision

Children have good space to move freely within the home and are able to independently access mainly plastic toys from boxes placed on the floor. The childminder has a complaints policy and a means of recording any complaints. She does not record enough information for all children nor plan to meet individual needs to ensure she promotes equality. There are minimal resources to support children's understanding of diversity.

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the early years provision

Children are not safe because the childminder has failed to complete a suitable risk assessment of the premises or outings which is a breach of requirements. She does not consistently operate systems she has put in place to ensure children's safety. For example checking systems she has put in place to ensure smoke alarms are working and the practise of fire drills are not regularly or frequently enough completed to ensure alarms are working and that children attending know what to do should there be an emergency. Children seek comfort from the childminder for example, as they tire and feel secure in her care. They have opportunities to learn about keeping themselves safe as they discuss road safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder does not evaluate her provision, has not completed recommendations made at the last inspection nor has she attend training explaining the EYFS as such her capacity for continual improvement is severally restricted. The childminder keeps parents generally informed about their children through daily discussions. She gathers basic information for most children such as name, date of birth and dietary requirements and records this, however this is not in place for all children and this is a breach of regulation. The childminder has not developed links with other agencies working with the children. The childminder has updated her first aid training to ensure children's well-being should they become ill whilst in her care; however she does not obtain written consent to seek emergency medical treatment when a child is first placed in her care. This is a breach of regulations and compromises children's safety in the event of an accident or them

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the early years provision

becoming ill. The childminder has methods to record accidents and medication which as yet she states she has not needed to use. Parents state their children enjoy their time with the childminder. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children do not make sufficient progress in their learning and development. This is because the childminder lacks understanding and does not deliver a programme that meets the learning and development requirements. This is a breach of requirements. She lacks knowledge of the six areas of learning and the early learning goals. There is no planning of activities to meet the individual needs of children. She does not consider their starting points and observations are not used to monitor children's progress and achievements. This a breach of requirements.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's home provides a satisfactory environment for children. They are welcomed into clean and well-kept premises where they have sufficient space to play. The childminder provides a basic range of activities to keep children occupied, which do not necessarily support their development. The childminder is kind to children and supports their self esteem with ;lots of praise. Children choose their own activities and the childminder supervises children's play rather than actively supporting them and extending their learning. Children do not play outside sufficiently frequently throughout the year; though in the summer months they visit parks and play in the garden. Children enjoy building with bricks and seeing what sounds they can make by knocking them together. Children have access to a variety of toys which are age appropriate. Children are observed to behave well, however there is insufficient discussion of being kind and sharing to support

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and outcomes for children

children's ability to contribute positively.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder follows young children's individual routines with regard to their sleeping and feeding. She interacts positively with children as they tire, giving them cuddles in a calm and reassuring manner which helps children feel safe and secure. Children are provided with healthy meals and snacks with fresh fruit. Drinks are not readily available for all children to keep them hydrated. The childminder fails to wash her hands after handling a soiled nappy, this does not provide a good role model to children and puts their well-being at risk. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 4 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 4 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 4 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 4 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 4 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 4

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Stage

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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report to ensure the following childcare requirements are met (Arrangements for safeguarding children, Suitability of persons to care for, or be in regular contact with, children, Suitability and safety of premises and equipment, records to be kept) 29/01/2010

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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 early years section of the report to ensure the following childcare requirements are met (Arrangements for safeguarding children, Suitability of persons to care for, or be in regular contact with, children, Suitability and safety of premises and equipment, records to be kept) 29/01/2010

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