Childminder EY314215

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2018 25 October 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 Good 2

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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 evaluates the quality of provision too highly. She has failed to recognise significant weaknesses in practice and as a result, children are not safe.  Arrangements for safeguarding children are inadequate. The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of child protection procedures. She is unaware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, which puts children at risk.  The childminder does not seek information from parents on whether children are known to other professionals, such as local statutory children’s services. This prevents a two-way flow of information between the childminder and other agencies.  The childminder is unaware of her responsibility to share crucial information with statutory services. She has failed to report child protection concerns in a timely manner, which has compromised children’s safety and well-being.  The childminder has allowed her public liability insurance to expire. As a result, her

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This provision is inadequate

childminding provision is not appropriately insured, which is a legal requirement.

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It has the following strengths

 The quality of teaching is good. Children make good progress from their starting points, which prepares them well for their next stage in learning.  All children benefit from exciting learning opportunities, which keeps them engaged and motivated. Babies eagerly explore natural resources in the treasure basket and older children are able to develop their creativity, for example by making bird feeders.  Babies sleep in line with their home routines, which promotes continuity of care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 increase awareness of safeguarding procedures so that any matters relating to child protection concerns, such as possible signs and symptoms of abuse, are recognised at the earliest opportunity 27/03/2018

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of the government’s statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children and the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, so that any concerns about a child’s safety or welfare are reported in a timely and appropriate manner 27/03/2018

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Due Date

 seek information from parents on whether any other professionals, such as children's services, are working with their children 27/03/2018

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Due Date

 obtain public liability insurance. 27/03/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspection was carried out following concerns raised about the childminder's ability to meet the requirements of registration.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector assessed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's and babies' learning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including accident records and child protection policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. Although the childminder has experienced safeguarding incidents since her previous inspection she has not reflected on weaknesses in her practice. Furthermore, she has failed to identify significant gaps in her safeguarding procedures, which has put children at risk. The childminder has attended some online training courses, such as learning through play, which has a positive impact on children’s learning and progress. The childminder has kept her first-aid qualification up to date, which ensures children’s safety in the event of an accident. However, her public liability insurance has recently expired.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children achieve well in all aspects of their development. They particularly enjoy working on themes, which the childminder plans around their individual interests. For example, children thoroughly enjoyed a recent theme on sticks. They read stories about the stickman and constructed innovative models using sticks. Children also nurtured stick insect eggs, which helped them to learn about lifecycles. The childminder carries out progress checks for children aged between two and three years. These checks are shared with parents, which keeps them informed of their children’s development. The childminder has recently introduced a new system for tracking children’s progress. However, it is too early to determine the effectiveness of this system.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder’s procedures for promoting children’s welfare are inadequate. She has not ensured that all of the safeguarding and welfare requirements are met, which puts children at risk. The childminder does, however, provide a homely environment. As a result, children are settled and form strong attachments to the childminder. There is an abundance of toys and activities readily available, which supports children’s independence and learning. Children take part in lots of community events at the park, which promotes a positive climate for learning in the outdoor environment. For example, children work cooperatively to build a scarecrow and they explore the textures of trees as they make charcoal rubbings. Children enjoy wholesome meals and snacks, which promotes their good health, and babies' stages of weaning are discussed and agreed with parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including babies, are making good progress. The childminder seeks information from parents about what children know and can do. She uses this information to plan meaningful activities that help children become confident learners. For example, the childminder allows babies to freely explore their environment, which supports their physical development and curiosity. The childminder has forged good links with local schools. She helps older children to acquire basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics, and she is proficient at helping children develop good levels of independence. This support helps to prepare children for their transitions to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314215 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1126020 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in the Milnrow area of Rochdale. The childminder operates Monday to Friday all year round, from 7am to 6pm except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The family has a pet dog and several cats.

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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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