Childminder EY101023

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 5 October 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has a history of poor inspections outcomes and overtime has not managed to improve the quality of her provision to ensure she is able to offer quality care and learning experiences for children that is continually improving.  There are gaps in the children's learning experiences, particularly to promote their physical development and communication and language skills.  The childminder's insecure knowledge of how to establish where children are at in their learning means she does not effectively plan the next steps in their learning or identify any variations in the learning and outcomes of different groups of children.  Safeguarding is ineffective. This is because there are gaps in the childminder's knowledge and practice in how to how to protect children from harm and keep them safe and well.  Children do not learn about the importance of being healthy through daily routines, diet

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This provision is inadequate

and discussion, for example drinking water is not promoted or easily accessible to the children.  The organisation of the premises and the limited availability and suitability of equipment and resources do not support the welfare and learning needs of the children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have formed a secure relationship with the childminder and look to her for reassurance and comfort when needed.  The childminder uses encouragement and support to promote appropriate behaviour, such as taking turns, sharing and being kind to one another.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure that every child's learning and care is tailored to meet their individual needs particularly to promote their communication and language skills and physical development. 06/04/2016

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 extend opportunities for continuous professional development in order to expand knowledge and skills, and underpin practice in relation to the welfare and learning of children and improve the quality of teaching 06/04/2016

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 ensure that all potential risks to children are minimised; in particular that hazardous bathroom products and medicines are made inaccessible to children 06/04/2016

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 reassess how the premises are organised and the availability and suitability of equipment and resources, to ensure the welfare and learning needs of all the children are met, particularly the babies 06/04/2016

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 ensure utensils particularly babies bottles and dummies are thoroughly cleaned before use 06/04/2016

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 obtain written permission from a parent or carer to administer medication 06/04/2016

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

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 ensure the safeguarding policy is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) and includes all the required details including an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation made against anybody in the household and the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting 06/04/2016

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 ensure a good understanding of the safeguarding policy and have an up to date knowledge of safeguarding issues to be able to effectively implement the policy to safeguard children 06/04/2016

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 promote the importance of good health by planning daily opportunities for outdoor activities, promoting a healthy diet and talking to children about ways to keep healthy and safe 06/04/2016

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 ensure fresh drinking water is available and accessible to children at all times. 06/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children’s activities indoors  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder.  The inspector gained information from the local authority about the support given to the setting.  The inspector carried out observations of the children with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Despite the childminder's continually poor inspection history she has not undertaken appropriate training and professional development opportunities to improve the quality of her provision to an acceptable level. The environment, routines and activities available to the children do not meet their individual needs. Children tend to lead their own play with very little direction at any time from the childminder. The childminder's weak knowledge of the legal requirements has resulted in a number of breaches of registration. Through discussion and in documentation it was found there are gaps in her knowledge of safeguarding. Particularly in the procedures to follow if there are concerns about a child and the more recent requirements in safeguarding. Children's health is compromised due to poor hygiene practices. They were observed drinking from bottles and being given dummies that had not been cleaned following contamination. The childminder does not

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

always gain written permission to administer medication. Safety issues were identified as medicines and hazardous bathroom products were accessible to children. Safeguarding is therefore ineffective

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Despite intensive support from the local authority the childminder has not improved her knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She does not provide the children with a varied, challenging and stimulating learning environment. Due to her lack of understanding of how to establish where children are in their learning and development she does not effectively identify the next stage in their learning. As a result their day has very little purpose and structure, lacking variety and changes in pace. Indoors the children rarely engage in any meaningful play and flit from toy to toy. They often point to the television indicating they would like it switched on. The children's communication and language skills are limited. Children do not play outdoors or go on outings as a matter of routine. This severely limits their opportunities to explore and exercise in the outdoors and develop physical skills. Indoors the lack of creative and natural materials limits their ability

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

to explore and experiment with a range of materials using their senses and whole body. The childminder is unable to provide the parents with comprehensive information on their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

There are good relationships within the setting and the very young children approach the childminder easily to 'check in' as and when needed. She uses positive language to encourage the children to be kind to one another and share. However, the premises, equipment and resources do not support the welfare and learning needs of the children. The main room where children spend most of their time is generally cluttered, uninviting and uninspiring. The lack of natural light and generally poor resources limits the children's prolonged engagement in activities. As a result they often become restless and unsettled. Children were observed throwing toys. There is not enough baby equipment resulting in unsuitable sleeping arrangements. Very little importance is put upon promoting healthy lifestyles through discussion, daily routines and at meal times. Drinking water is not available and accessible to children.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The childminder's poor knowledge of the learning and developing requirements results in her having low expectations for the children. She is unable to effectively progress their learning and skills. In particular, taking into account the ages and stages of development of the children, not enough emphasis is put upon promoting their communication skills and physical development. Therefore the outcomes for children are poor.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101023 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1041088 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Whitefield. She is available to care for children all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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