Childminder EY457618

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 Not applicable

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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's knowledge and understanding of child development and how children learn are limited. This has a significant impact on her ability to observe and assess children's progress.  Weaknesses in the educational programme and the quality of teaching mean the activities and experiences provided do not always meet children's learning needs and so they do not make sufficient progress.  The childminder does not gather sufficient information from parents about children's starting points in order to plan effectively to meet their learning needs. She does not share sufficient information to support parents in guiding their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of the procedures to follow if an allegation of abuse is made against herself or a member of the household.  Records relating to accidents and medication are not satisfactorily maintained.  Children's health and safety are compromised by poor hygiene practices and weak risk

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This provision is inadequate

assessment.  Professional development is poor and the monitoring of the quality of the provision is not effective. As a result, too little is done to improve the quality of care and learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and settled. They enjoy loving and affectionate relationships with the childminder, which helps promote their emotional well-being.  Children enjoy a varied weekly routine that includes daily outings into the local community to visit a range of toddler groups and play sessions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children; in this instance, by taking action to minimise the hazards associated with trailing wires and unstable equipment 06/05/2016

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 gain a secure knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow to safeguard children in the event of an allegation of abuse being made 06/05/2016

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 ensure good hygiene practice at mealtimes; this includes when pets are present 06/05/2016

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 ensure written parental consent is obtained before medication is administered and keep a written record each time a medicine is administered to a child 06/05/2016

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 keep a written record of accidents or injuries and any first-aid treatment given 06/05/2016

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 ensure each area of learning and development is implemented through planned, purposeful play 01/07/2016

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 use observation and assessment to better understand children's level of achievement, interests and learning styles, and use the information to support the planning process 01/07/2016

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 respond to, and extend, child-initiated play through effective teaching to fully support children's learning 06/05/2016

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 encourage parents to contribute to the initial assessment of children's starting points and share information to support parents in guiding their child's development at home. 01/07/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 create a targeted programme of professional development in order to ensure practice, including learning and development opportunities, is continually improving.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder doing an activity with the children and subsequently asked her to evaluate the activity.  The inspector looked at children's records, including observations, the available planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder is unable to implement appropriate procedures to safeguard children in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder has attended some relevant training. However, overall, professional development is poor and the monitoring of the quality of the provision is not rigorous enough. As a result, a number of requirements are not met. This compromises children's safety, well-being and the provision for their learning and development. The childminder does not record details of all accidents. Required written parental consent is not obtained before medication is administered and a written record of medication administered is not maintained. Children's safety is further compromised because the childminder fails to identify the risk associated with trailing wires and unstable equipment. She does not sufficiently engage with parents

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

about their child's learning and development. Too little information is gathered from parents about what their child can do when they start, and parents are not given enough information about how they can share their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not have a suitable knowledge and understanding of the typical stages of child development. She is unable to appropriately identify the next steps in children's learning so does not plan effectively to promote their progress. Young children confidently explore a suitable range of accessible play materials, independently learning through their own play and exploration. However, the childminder fails to fully recognise the value of this and does not build on the children's interests. On the day of the inspection, the planned activity was well presented, but was not suitably matched to children's interests or their stage of development. Young children very quickly lost interest and made several attempts to move away. The childminder fails to recognise that her expectations are unrealistic and the activity is not matched to the children's individual abilities. Children are not being effectively supported to develop the skills and attitudes to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

learning that they need in readiness for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children are not consistently encouraged to follow good hygiene practices or to make healthy choices about what they drink. Children pet the childminder's dogs during mealtimes and are not always encouraged to wash their hands before eating. Children's physical development is well promoted through outdoor play and daily outings, including trips to soft-play centres and activity sessions. Children confidently approach both the childminder and her husband. Simple explanations are well used to help children learn right from wrong and understand the importance of socially acceptable behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and their social and emotional development are well supported. However, the childminder's lack of understanding means children are not developing secure foundations to help them progress in their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457618 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 967227 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Bolton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside her husband, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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