Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date 26 October 2012

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is inadequate

n The childminder has not sufficiently improved her knowledge and understanding of the role of the local authority designated officer. n Children who sleep on the first floor are not within sight or hearing of the childminder or her assistants. This places children at risk if they become unwell or experience difficulties while sleeping. n Children's safety and well-being is compromised by weak risk assessments. n Although most records are satisfactorily maintained, the childminder does not always keep a written record of all accidents that occur while children are in her care.

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It has the following strengths

n Children are happy and settled, they are warmly welcomed into a caring family home. n Children enjoy gentle and affectionate relationships with the childminder and her assistants, which help to promote their emotional well-being and a sense of security. n Children make good progress in their learning and development. They enjoy an excellent range of activities and learning opportunities, which help to ensure they are ready for school. n The childminder is very committed to supporting young children and their families and offers a flexible service to meet individual needs. Parents are very happy with the quality of care and education she provides.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date gain an up-to-date knowledge of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, in this instance the role of the designated officer for safeguarding in the local authority 30/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that children are usually within sight and hearing and always within sight or hearing, with particular regard to when they are sleeping upstairs 30/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written record of accidents or injuries and first-aid treatment given 30/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take all reasonable steps to manage risks and ensure the safety of children, with particular regard to eliminating any risks associated with the tools in the kitchen drawer, cleaning materials and children's access to the integral garage. 30/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n Ofsted carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information received about the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistants at convenient times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of adults working in the setting and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to and took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder's knowledge of the role of the designated officer for safeguarding in the local authority is still not secure. This means that while she understands she must report any allegation being made against herself or a member of the household, she is unclear who allegations must be reported to. Furthermore, the childminder does not always keep a record of all accidents that occur while children are in her care. Some aspects of risk assessment are weak. For example, the childminder has not identified that installed safety catches on kitchen cupboards and drawers that contain hazardous items, such as cleaning materials, aerosols and household tools are no longer effective. In addition, the integral door to the garage is not always locked. Such lapses, compromise children's safety and welfare. The childminder has, however, taken appropriate action to meet most of the actions raised at her last visit. She has

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

reviewed and improved her organisation of outings, to help to ensure children are appropriately supervised and kept safe while on outings. Required information regarding each child's details is now readily available and a daily record of each child's attendance is satisfactorily maintained. The childminder has improved her general knowledge and understanding of child protection issues, including wider aspects, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She is clear about her responsibility to report any child protection concerns she may have to help to protect children from possible harm. Since her last inspection, the childminder has completed a nationally recognised qualification. This has further improved her knowledge and understanding of child development and how children learn. This is reflected in the detailed records she maintains of each child's learning and development. The childminder provides support and coaching for her

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

assistants as she works alongside them. All adults working with children have maintained a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a broad and balanced early year's curriculum. The very well-presented accessible leaning environment, fully supports the good quality educational programme and enables high-quality independent learning. The childminder knows each child well. Information gained from parents and ongoing observations is well used to assess children's levels of development to identify the next steps in their learning. The childminder is mindful of children's interests and preferences as she continuously supports their development as they play. Children enthusiastically investigate the vast range of available activities and play materials. Outdoor learning is very well supported. For example, children are delighted when they find a small spider and excitedly share their find with their friends. As the spider moves from sight the childminder suggests they use a magnifying glass to find it. Children embrace the idea

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and become absorbed as they search through bark chippings for other insects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety and well-being is compromised. Despite this, the childminder successfully promotes children's emotional well-being and independence. As a result, children demonstrate a very strong sense of belonging, as they confidently explore and investigate the exciting outdoor play area. Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors and be physically active. Children have some good opportunities to develop their finger muscles, in preparation for eventual handwriting, as they thread pasta onto pipe cleaners to make a necklace.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are developing the skills and attitudes they need for their eventual move to school. Children benefit from a wide range of experiences. They are eager to investigate and enjoy learning new skills within a stimulating and supportive environment. Children are becoming confident, independent learners. Children communicate confidently and behave well. They are learning to mix with other children and to share and take turns. This helps to foster good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262746 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10084521 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 26 October 2012

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Haslington, Crewe. At times, she works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday except for family holidays and she offers overnight care. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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