Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2015 3 November 2009

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to maintain public liability insurance. Risk assessments made by the childminder are not effective in identifying and minimising hazards in the home. The childminder cannot demonstrate her understanding of how to protect children's safety and welfare.  The childminder does not take all reasonable steps to protect the safety of children or other persons on the premises, with particular regard to ensuring that there is a suitable procedure in place to enable her to take swift action to contact help, in the event of an emergency.  The childminder has limited knowledge of child protection procedures, therefore, she cannot promote children's welfare. She lacks an understanding of the correct procedures to follow should concerns arise, including any allegations against herself or a family member. She has not considered the safe use of mobile phones and cameras as part of robust safeguarding procedures.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has little understanding of the learning and development requirements or how children learn in different ways. This has an impact on her ability to be able to support children's development across all areas of learning. Also, she is not aware of the requirement to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years old.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 implement a procedure to safeguard children which is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board, including action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made, and the use of mobile phones and cameras 16/12/2015

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Due Date

 gain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, including having regard to the government's statutory guidance in order to be able to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and to respond in a timely and appropriate way 16/12/2015

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 take all reasonable steps to remove or minimise hazards, with specific regard to ensuring that alcohol is not accessible to children 16/12/2015

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 take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children and visitors on the premises, with particular regard to ensuring that there is a suitable procedure in place that can be implemented swiftly to contact help, in the event of an emergency 16/12/2015

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 ensure that public liability insurance is in place. 16/12/2015

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 update knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements and use this knowledge to meet the individual learning needs of children and respond to their interests, so that activities are challenging and enjoyable to be able to promote their progress across all areas of learning 01/01/2016

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Due Date

 develop understanding of the requirements for assessment, in particular the progress check for children aged between two and three years 01/01/2016

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 develop knowledge and understanding of the different ways that children learn 01/01/2016

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Due Date

 keep and implement 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. 16/12/2015

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas that will be used for childminding, including the rear garden.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and discussed the suitability for any adults living on the premises.  The inspector discussed how the childminder intends to cover the learning and development requirements, including observations, planning and assessments.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements, including documentation and records, such as emergency contact information, policies and procedures, enrolment forms and risk assessments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504996 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 819368 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in the Failsworth area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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