Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2017 14 October 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 improved her practice enough since the last inspection. She does not identify weaknesses. Requirements are not all met and children's welfare is not assured.  The childminder does not know the action she must take in the event of an allegation being made against her or members of her household. She does not keep a written safeguarding policy and procedures.  The childminder does not establish and implement safe procedures for administering medication. She does not keep records of accidents and injuries to children.  The childminder does not retain records of individual children when they leave the provision.  The childminder does not use her observations of children's learning effectively enough when she plans activities.  The childminder's understanding of how children learn is weak. This is in particular relation to promoting younger children's exploration and thinking.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form trusting relationships with the childminder. They play happily and enjoy her company.  Parents praise the care and support that children experience with the childminder. They comment that she 'always has time for fun'.

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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

 improve knowledge and understanding of the action to be taken if an allegation is made against the provider or any member of her household 04/08/2017

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 keep and implement a policy and procedures for safeguarding children 04/08/2017

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 improve knowledge and understanding of medication requirements and incorporate this into procedures for administering medicine safely 04/08/2017

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 ensure that information about accidents and injuries to children is recorded, including the details of any first aid administered 04/08/2017

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 establish and implement a procedure for retaining records about individual children when they leave the provision 04/08/2017

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 use information gained from the observations made of children's learning to plan challenging activities that promote children's good progress. 18/08/2017

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

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 increase knowledge and skills in relation to promoting children's exploration and thinking.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during daily routines and activities. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not know what needs to improve and does not implement what she learns at training. Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not have a written policy and procedures for child protection. She does not know what to do if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household and this puts children's safety at risk. The childminder does not have a procedure to administer medication or to keep a written record of the medication she administers. Furthermore, she does not keep records of injuries to children and the first aid she administers, and she does not retain any records of children who leave her provision. This compromises children's welfare. However, the childminder knows some of the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect. She demonstrates an intention to take appropriate action to protect children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder's planning for teaching is weak, and children do not make good progress. She does not consider children's prior learning and achievements and does not demonstrate enough understanding of how young children learn. For example, she plans an activity to teach children more about animals. The activity is mundane and poorly matched to what children know, understand and can do. Consequently, children are not challenged or helped to take the next steps in their learning. Furthermore, the childminder's interactions limit children's opportunities to explore and use their own ideas. The childminder tracks children's progress from starting points that she establishes with parents when they first attend her provision.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management have a negative impact on children's welfare. However, the childminder is a friendly, encouraging role model and children behave well. Children watch the childminder closely and copy her. For example, she reads books to children and they learn to turn the pages. The childminder plans outings that help to promote children's understanding of the world. She identifies and minimises risks to children in her home. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that children eat a balanced diet and this helps children to learn to make healthy choices.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make good enough progress because of weaknesses to the quality of teaching. Consequently, they do not acquire all of the key skills that prepare them well to start school. Activities generally lack challenge. However, children begin to follow familiar routines. Younger children begin to walk with confidence and to eat and drink independently. They imitate familiar sounds in their play and know some single words that they use correctly. Children enjoy looking at books and listen with interest to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232669 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1058197 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Stockport. Her provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday 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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