Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2018 7 February 2011

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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 does not ensure robust risk assessments are in place. She does not follow her policies and procedures when considering the safe use of mobile telephones and electronic devices. She does not recognise the potentials risks of using the internet.  The childminder does not meet the needs of children, particularly in relation to their sleeping arrangements and routines. For example, she does not ensure children have appropriate times to sleep when they are tired.  The childminder does not plan challenging experiences or provide suitable resources to support children's development. There is insufficient focus on the prime areas of learning. There are limited opportunities for children to develop their physical skills and make good enough progress. Children are not stimulated and the childminder does not effectively engage them in learning activities.  The childminder has a weak understanding of the learning and development

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This provision is inadequate

requirements. The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify weaknesses and target further areas for improvement, such as her professional development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a kind and caring attitude towards children.  The childminder has discussions with parents about children's care and daily activities, and encourages their input to children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 implement an effective procedure for the safe use of mobile phones and electronic devices with cameras 20/06/2018

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 ensure the needs of children are met, particularly with regard to sleep arrangements and routines 20/06/2018

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 use the information gained from observation and assessment to plan for the prime areas of learning and provide children with challenging activities and appropriately stimulating resources to improve outcomes for children 20/06/2018

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 develop knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to ensure that the educational programme covers all areas of learning. 20/06/2018

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

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 develop self-evaluation to identify all weaknesses in practice and set targets for improving professional development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and certificates.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not implement her policies and procedures regarding the safe use of mobile telephones and electronic devices with cameras when visitors are at the premises and using these devices. She does not have a secure understanding of the potential risks to children regarding the internet. However, she can identify some of the signs and symptoms that may indicate abuse. She knows the correct reporting procedures if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder does not monitor and effectively support children's development to help them to make good progress. She does not use her assessments and planning to ensure children have challenging learning experiences. The childminder identifies some areas she would like to improve, such as the outdoor garden. However, she does not evaluate her practice to identify important weaknesses. For instance, she has not identified ways to improve her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

professional development and raise the quality of teaching. She keeps up to date with required training, such as paediatric first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has a poor knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She does not use planning to support children's individual learning needs, particularly around the prime areas. For example, children do not have sufficient opportunities to develop their communication and language skills and physical skills in relation to their age and stage of development. There is a lack of resources and activities that are appropriate to children's age and stage of development. The childminder has weak teaching skills. She does not support children to make progress in what they need to learn and develop next. She does not use information from her assessments of children's progress to plan sufficient challenge in their learning. Consequently, children show no interest to learn and play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not meet children's needs. For example, she does not ensure younger children sleep when they are tired. She does not ensure the environment is calm for them to have a restful sleep. Children are unable to settle due to constant background noise. The childminder does not plan appropriate levels of challenge. As a result, children do not benefit from stimulating or exciting learning opportunities. Furthermore, the childminder does not provide sufficient opportunities to support children's physical development, such as their walking skills. The childminder kindly encourages good behaviour, such as sharing and taking turns.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children lack the motivation and confidence to play or engage in activities or play. Children do not develop important skills to prepare them for their next steps in learning. They do not make progress typical for their age. They are not curious, do not explore, and do not achieve well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357877 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1045235 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 9pm on Monday 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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