Childminder EY394164

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 23 April 2012

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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 failed to maintain her good practice. She compromises the safety and well-being of children. There a number of hazards present in the outdoor area, including broken items.  The childminder leaves children unattended on occasions and younger children are particularly upset by this. The environment is not set up in an inviting way. Children cannot easily access the limited range of toys and resources available to support their individual needs or challenge their learning.  The childminder does not engage in purposeful play with children and there are no adult-led activities planned to support their learning.  The childminder does not manage children's behaviour in an appropriate manner. Older children behave aggressively towards others and often shout loudly. Younger children snatch and throw toys and are frequently unsettled.  The childminder does not consistently observe or assess children's development to

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This provision is inadequate

identify precise next steps in their learning.  Parents are not encouraged to contribute their own views about what children can do when they first start or on an ongoing basis.  The childminder does not reflect upon the effectiveness of the setting in order to identify any improvements for the future.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder follows children's individual care routines. Children are supported to have a sleep when feeling tired and encouraged to eat at mealtimes.  The childminder has developed relationships with other childminders and attends the forums in the local area.

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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

 ensure that risk assessments are completed and all reasonable steps to remove, minimise and manage risks are taken, with particular regard to risks associated with broken and unclean items 14/07/2016

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 ensure that children are adequately supervised at all times to ensure they are safe and their individual emotional needs are met 08/07/2016

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 ensure children have a balance of adult-led activities and child- initiated play, supported through meaningful interactions that is well suited to their individual needs 29/07/2016

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 ensure children's behaviour is managed in an appropriate and positive way and provide clear guidance to children about what is acceptable behaviour and what is not 22/07/2016

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 observe and assess children's learning and development regularly to plan experiences and opportunities, which support children's stages of development and precise next steps in their learning to help them make good progress. 05/08/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 create a stimulating environment that offers a broad range of activities to interest and motivate children to learn  offer parents more opportunities to contribute their own information about what children can do when they first start and on an ongoing basis  reflect upon the effectiveness of the setting and identify priorities for improvement, evaluating the impact of changes made on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, risk assessments and children's progress files.  The inspector took account of parents' views recorded on the childminder's questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The outdoor area has not been checked to identify any possible hazards. The fence is broken, sand is dirty and splintered edges are present on a wooden door. There is also an old fireplace propped up that could easily fall over. This poses a significant risk to children's safety and well-being. The childminder has some knowledge of child protection issues and what action to take if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification and attends some training courses. However, the childminder does not frequently observe or assess children's progress to identify clear next steps in their learning. She has failed to address the recommendation for improvement raised at her last inspection. She is not reflecting on the effectiveness of her setting or identifying any areas to improve in order to move forward.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder struggles to balance the needs of the older and younger children. There are no adult-led activities to motivate and interest children to join in. The childminder does not engage children in meaningful play. For example, children start to take pieces of a train track out of a bag. However, with limited interaction they lose concentration and do not want to continue with their play. The childminder uses themes, such as people who help us. She is aware of older children's interests, for example, they look at the different colours of their favourite television characters. Information is not gathered from parents when children first start at the setting about what children can already do. Parents are kept up to date about children's care needs through daily discussions and diaries. Parents are not encouraged to contribute their own views about children's ongoing learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The indoor environment is not welcoming or stimulating. There is a limited range of resources available and children cannot access these. Older children ask for toys by looking at pictures in a catalogue. However, these toys are stored in the cellar, which means the childminder leaves children unattended several times while she goes to find these. Younger children try to follow the childminder around and are frequently crying. Older children display challenging behaviour and try to gain the childminder's attention. This creates a chaotic environment and does not help to support children's emotional well- being or self-esteem. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. They take regular trips to the park and go to gymnastics groups and soft-play areas each week.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The childminder does not effectively assess the progress that children make from their starting points. Some children are working below expectations for their age and children are not well prepared for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394164 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 859588 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Stockport, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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