Childminder EY462165

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2016 12 December 2013

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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 not ensured that the assistant has adequate knowledge to help safeguard children's welfare. The childminder has also not accurately recorded attendance for all children each day.  The childminder does not effectively minimise the risk of cross-infection when changing children's nappies.  The childminder does not monitor all children's progress with enough detail and breadth to make comprehensive plans that promote their good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder does not consistently organise purposeful play. Activities often lack sufficient challenge to promote children's progress and maintain their interest. The balance between activities led by adults, and those chosen by children, is not effective for learning.  The childminder does not adequately identify professional development needs, and act on these, for herself and the assistant. She does not provide coaching that enables the

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This provision is inadequate

assistant to carry out her role effectively.  Reflection on the provision has not been sufficient to identify breaches in requirements or bring about sustained continuous improvement in all areas of practice. The views of others are not used effectively to inform evaluation.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides some resources and activities which are accessible to children and which they enjoy playing with.

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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

 maintain an accurate daily record of the hours of children's attendance 20/12/2016

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 improve the measures taken to minimise hygiene risks, particularly when changing children's nappies 20/12/2016

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 ensure that learning is monitored with enough detail and breadth so that comprehensive plans can be made to help all children make good progress in all areas of learning 20/12/2016

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 implement planned, purposeful play and an effective balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities that provide levels of challenge that are well matched to children's learning needs and interests 20/12/2016

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 ensure that the assistant has an understanding of how to report any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities 20/12/2016

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 improve the way in which the assistant is coached and mentored to gain the knowledge and skills needed to carry out their role effectively. 20/12/2016

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

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 identify professional development needs to improve the quality of teaching and learning  improve the way in which reflection on practice and the views of others are used to bring about sustained continuous improvement and ensure that statutory requirements are met.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation related to the provision, for children's welfare and learning, along with evidence of checks on the suitability of those living or working on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documents and discussed the ways in which the provision is reflected on, with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to one parent to gain their views of the setting. She spoke to the assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The assistant does not have an understanding of how to report safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities. Reflection on the quality of provision does not effectively consider the views of others, such as parents, children and other professionals. The childminder also does not identify all areas where she needs to develop her practice. She has not implemented adequate coaching to help the assistant improve her personal effectiveness. The childminder has also not identified professional development opportunities to improve the teaching skills of herself and the assistant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder seeks help from other professionals when she has concerns about children's progress, and implements their advice. However, she does not monitor all children's learning in the detail and breadth needed to provide accurate information about what they can do and need to learn next. This includes children with special educational needs. This means that for some children, precise planning is not in place to help promote their good progress. Children's play is not consistently well used, such as for stimulating their thinking and speaking skills. Activities are largely chosen by children and there is a lack of planned, challenging activities led by adults which are targeted to meet children's individual learning needs. The childminder helps children to gain a positive awareness of diversity, such as through creative activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder has not completed the daily record of attendance accurately for children. This compromises children's safety in the event of an emergency. The childminder's practice when changing nappies does not promote children's good health. She does not effectively minimise the risk of cross-contamination before disposing of used nappies. The childminder provides healthy food and drinks for children as well as daily outdoor activities. Children have some opportunities to use large play equipment and develop an understanding of how to take small, well-managed risks. The childminder describes how she helps children learn to cross roads safely. She encourages children to use good behaviour and to be kind to others. The childminder praises children for their efforts and successes, developing their confidence.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Some children do not make enough progress in gaining the skills and attributes needed to be ready for school. Children are not adequately challenged using activities and interactions targeted to all their learning needs. This includes children who receive early funded education. However, children are learning effective self-care routines. They are learning to respect others, including their similarities and differences. Children communicate their needs and wants. Babies are settled and confident, showing secure emotional attachments to the childminder and assistant.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462165 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1066870 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 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the Breightmet area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children and employs a full-time assistant who is unqualified. The childminder supports children with special educational needs.

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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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