Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2016 21 August 2014

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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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 Children's health and safety are compromised by weak risk assessments.  The childminder, occasionally, cares for an extra child in the early years age range. This has a negative impact on the quality of care and teaching provided.  An abundance of play materials and the overall number of children mean there is not always sufficient space for children to move and play freely indoors.  Self-evaluation is not used effectively to identify and tackle areas of weakness. The childminder does not reflect sufficiently on her training to further improve the quality of teaching.  The childminder does not observe or assess children's levels of development effectively. She does not plan suitably challenging activities or for the next step in children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is an experienced practitioner who has an understanding of child development. Generally, she teaches basics skills satisfactorily and is committed to ensuring children are ready for school. Overall, children are achieving within the range of development typical for their age.  The childminder is very committed to supporting young families, she offers a flexible service and works closely with parents who are happy with the care she provides.

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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 plastic bags, cluttered work surfaces, garden tools and outdoor storage areas 23/09/2016

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 ensure that the maximum number of children being cared for does not exceed six children under the age of eight, of these a maximum of three may be young children, also ensure any care provided for older children does not adversely affect the care of children receiving early years provision 23/09/2016

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 ensure that sufficient space is available and that the premises and equipment are organised in a way that meets the needs of the children in attendance 23/09/2016

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 ensure that observation and assessment are effectively used to identify the next steps in children's learning and to plan challenging opportunities that enable them to make good progress. 23/09/2016

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

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 develop the process for self-evaluation that effectively identifies priorities for development and drives improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children present and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder doing an activity with children and, subsequently, asked the childminder to evaluate the activity.  The inspector looked at children's records, including progress checks 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 notified Ofsted following a serious incident when a child accessed a household cleaning product. She responded appropriately providing immediate first aid and seeking medical advice. The childminder immediately took action to help prevent any similar incidents. However, risk assessments, generally, lack rigour. Children's safety is compromised because the childminder fails to identify the risk associated with plastic bags, cluttered work surfaces, garden tools and outdoor storage areas. The childminder has completed training in child protection and understands local procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. Systems to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the provision and training are not rigorous enough to identify weaknesses and drive improvement. The childminder, occasionally, cares for an additional early years child and routinely cares for a high

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

number of older children. This means younger children do not always have enough adult support to meet their needs. The organisation of space and equipment means children do not have space to play freely, particularly at busy periods, such as the end of the school day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching and learning is variable. The childminder does not fully observe and assess children's capabilities or plan for the next steps in their learning. She struggles to engage children in planned learning as activities are not suitably challenging. However, the childminder instinctively uses some good teaching techniques to support children's learning as she plays alongside them. This helps children extend and develop their language skills and imaginative play. Encouraged by the childminder, children excitedly search the sand for buried treasure and take orders for their cafe. Children enjoy a varied weekly routine that includes daily outings into the local community to visit a range of toddler groups and play sessions. Parents are informed about children's learning, their progress and any possible risk of delay. A progress check is completed when children are aged between two and three years. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

this is shared with the child's health visitor.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare and their ability to learn how to stay safe are hindered by weaknesses in organisation and routine risk assessments. Children are, however, very settled and benefit from secure emotional attachments with the childminder. Children's physical development is well promoted. They enjoy daily opportunities to be physically active, both in the childminder's garden and at active play sessions in the community. Children behave well and develop positive attitudes to others and to learning. This helps them get ready for the move on to nursery or school. Children are learning that exercise and good hygiene are important to their health.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making as much progress as possible due to weaknesses in the planning and organisation of learning. However, they are developing some of the key skills they need for school and are emotionally well prepared for the move.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388983 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1072575 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Firwood area of Trafford, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder is a member of Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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