Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2015 2 April 2009

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not complete detailed risk assessments. As a result, steps are not taken to minimise or remove all hazards in the environment, such as exposed electrical wires or obstructed fire exits. Therefore, children are insufficiently safeguarded in the childminder's care. This was raised in the last inspection as a recommendation and has not been addressed.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of all persons living within the household.  The childminder has a weak knowledge of the learning and development requirements. Consequently, at times the quality of teaching is poor and children are not adequately challenged. Therefore, children are not making the best possible progress.  The poor organisation of resources and play equipment does not enable children to independently access learning materials. This prevents children receiving a comprehensive programme of activities through a good mix of adult-led and child-

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It has the following strengths

 Positive relationship are shared between children and the childminder. As a result, children are happy and emotionally secure.  Behaviour is good and children are actively encouraged to share and take turns this ensures that children play cooperatively and learn from each other.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 complete risk assessments both indoors and outside to identify hazards and implement procedures to minimise risks  ensure Ofsted hold up-to-date information regarding all persons living in the household  develop a secure knowledge of the current learning and development requirements in order to provide planned, purposeful play and activities that support all children to make good progress  improve the organisation of resources and play materials so that children are able to freely and independently access these, direct their own learning and benefit from an improved balance of adult-led and child-led learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  inform Ofsted of changes of circumstance as soon as possible. (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  inform Ofsted of changes of circumstance as soon as possible. (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed play activities indoors.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, public liability insurance and first-aid certification.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to her practice.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. As a result, the programme of activities provided is insufficient to adequately support progress. For example, the television is switched on throughout the inspection. This distracts children and prevents them from engaging in purposeful learning activities. The childminder attentively interacts with all children, ensuring they are happy. However, adult-led activities do not adequately challenge or stimulate learning and children quickly lose interest. For example, a jigsaw activity is mundane and fails to ignite curiosity, subsequently children quickly move away to play elsewhere and learning opportunities are missed. Resources and play materials are poorly organised preventing children from independently making choices. Despite resources covering the seven areas of learning, storage is often inaccessible or out of reach. This means children are not fully

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who attend. This is inadequate

supported to make the best possible progress.

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inadequate

The childminder does not ensure children are safe because hazards in the environment are not identified and addressed. For example, organisation of the upstairs space is insufficient to promote safety in the event of a fire. Fire evacuation routes upstairs and are not free from obstruction preventing children from quickly evacuating in an emergency. Electrical wires, extension cables and sockets are at times, unsafe and not fully secured or protected. Therefore, failure to complete appropriate risk assessment procedures compromises children's safety because hazards in the environment are not identified and removed. Children have regular access to fresh air and exercise because the childminder attends toddler groups or short trips to the park and local shops. This enables children to remain physically healthy and learn from their local environment. However, failure to consider risks in the external environment means children's safety is not sufficiently

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inadequate

promoted during trips and outings. The childminder offers genuine reassurance to children who respond well to her gentle nature. Children are reassured by the childminder and positive attachments are evident supporting children's emotional well-being. The childminder is a good role model and children are encouraged to take turns promoting cooperative behaviour. Children are provided with healthy snacks, food and fresh drinking water throughout the day, promoting children's health.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder has failed to meet a number of legal requirements compromising children's safety and welfare. Up-to-date information has not been reported to Ofsted regarding all persons living within the household. Safety is compromised because risk are not addressed and the environment is poorly organised. The childminder has failed to identify weakness in her practice or address recommendations from previous inspections. Therefore, evaluation procedures are insufficient to develop and improve outcomes for children. The childminder shares some information with parents during settling- procedures, such as emergency contact details, medical information and children's personal information. Communication between parents and the childminder is sufficient to enable the childminder to deliver adequate care. The service provided is friendly and welcoming. This means that children enjoy their time spent with the childminder and

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provision is inadequate

positive warm attachments promote confidence and self-esteem. Overall, children are happy and content, however because a number of the learning and development and welfare requirements are not met, progress and safety is impeded.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378605 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 878772 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in in Denton, in the district of Tameside. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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