Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2018 9 July 2015

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has insufficient knowledge of child protection. She is unaware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, and the action to take if she has any concerns about a child in her care. Furthermore, the childminder does not understand the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a family member.  The childminder has limited knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She does not assess children’s progress or use observation to plan activities that build on what children know and can do. The childminder does not understand how to complete the required progress check for two-year-olds.  Children’s safety and well-being are compromised due to ineffective risk assessments. Although the childminder is able to identify potential risks to children, such as unsafe equipment, she does not take prompt action to minimise these hazards.  The childminder has addressed the action raised at her previous inspection by updating

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The provision does not meet requirements

her first-aid certificate. However, she does not keep an accurate record of injuries sustained by children, which provides misleading information to parents.  The childminder demonstrates a suitable awareness of promoting children’s physical development. She helps children engage in physical activity by taking them on regular trips to the park. The childminder also provides healthy snacks and seeks information from parents about children’s dietary needs.  The childminder’s self-evaluation is weak. She has not identified her failure to meet all of the requirements, which has resulted in a significant decline in the quality of provision.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks within the home, for example, by removing hazards promptly 10/07/2018

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 keep an accurate record of accidents or injuries and first-aid treatment administered 10/07/2018

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 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 10/07/2018

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 improve knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against a household member 10/07/2018

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 increase awareness of how to use observation to better understand children’s level of achievement, interests and learning styles, and use this information to plan learning experiences that build on children’s capabilities 10/07/2018

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 gain knowledge and understanding of how to assess children's progress, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years. 10/07/2018

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Inspection activities

 This inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process.  The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder’s home where childcare is provided.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about children's progress and development.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector reviewed documents, including the childminder’s first-aid certificate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303470 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1139356 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Rochdale. She operates all year round from 7am to 7.30pm, seven days a week, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her daughter who is also a registered childminder.

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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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