Childminder EY501118

Inspection date 22 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not monitor the quality of the provision well enough. A number of legal requirements are not met. This compromises children's safety and well-being. n The childminder does not demonstrate a good enough understanding of how to identify and report concerns relating to child protection issues. n Risk assessments are not effective. Despite identifying potential risks, the childminder does not take sufficient steps to minimise hazards identified. n Weaknesses in organisation mean that legally required records, including children's details are not always maintained and records are not stored securely. n Poor hygiene practices mean the childminder does not always take appropriate action to promote children's good health. n Professional development to address underperformance is weak. n The quality of teaching is weak. The childminder does not provide a suitable range of activities and experiences at home. At times, she relies on the television to occupy

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This provision is inadequate

children who are bored and show little interest in the available play materials.

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It has the following strengths

n Children enjoy affectionate relationships with the childminder which help promote their emotional well-being. n Children enjoy regular outings to places of interest. n The childminder encourages parents to share details of children's care needs when they start and provides parents with information about how children spend their time.

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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 develop a secure knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding issues to be alert to any issues or concerns in a child's life and be able to respond in a timely and appropriate way to any child protection concerns 21/12/2018

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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 suspended cords on window blinds, the hall cupboard, the stairs, the marble hearth and the plastic nappy bags 21/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take necessary steps to promote the good health of children, with particular regard to implementing appropriate hygiene procedures for changing any children who are in nappies, the arrangements for mealtimes and for children who have a sleep 21/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that written parental consent is obtained before medication is administered to children 21/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a daily record of the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 21/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a record of each child's name; date of birth; the name and address of every parent and/or carer known, information about who has parental responsibility and details of who the child normally lives with 21/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure confidential information and records about children are held securely and only accessible and available to those who have a right or professional need to see them 21/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that teaching reflects the individual needs of each child cared for and provide planned, purposeful and challenging activities that match their age and stage of development to promote good progress in their learning and development. 21/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n develop opportunities for professional development to offer quality learning and development experiences for children that continually improve. Inspection activities n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children present and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector looked at the available children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder and evaluated the effectiveness of risk assessments and the maintenance of the premises and equipment.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. Since registration, the childminder has failed to monitor the quality of her provision. As a result, a number of legal requirements are not met. Although the childminder has a general awareness of child protections issues, her knowledge is not secure. She is not clear about the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare or in the event of an allegation being made against herself. Risk assessments are not effective. The childminder accurately identifies the risk posed by the cords dangling from the window blinds and the stairs to the first floor but has not taken steps to manage the risk. Furthermore, the childminder has failed to ensure the contents of the hall cupboard do not pose a risk. In addition, she leaves plastic nappy bags which present a risk of suffocation within easy reach of young children and has not fully considered the risk posed by the marble hearth if children lose

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

their balance. Attention to paperwork is poor. Required records, including a daily record of the hours of attendance of each child being cared for on the premises are not maintained. The childminder does not have records relating to each child's personal details. Children's records that are available for inspection are not securely stored. The childminder keeps a record of medication she has administered to children but does not obtain written consent from parents prior to administering this. Professional development since registration has been very limited. The childminder does, however, hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. She is keen to improve the quality of her provision and has recently requested support from her local authority adviser.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The quality of teaching is weak. The childminder does not sufficiently challenge children to move on with their leaning. This is because she does not plan and provide a suitable range of activities and experiences when caring for children in her home. Play materials are not always well matched to children's stage of development. She does not give young children the support they need to engage in meaningful play. At times, she relies on the television to occupy children who are bored and show little interest in the available play materials. The childminder's knowledge of literacy in particular is poor. This leads to unrealistic expectations and a failure to develop children's knowledge of phonics in preparation for later reading.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management compromise children's welfare. In addition, poor hygiene practices mean the childminder does not take appropriate action to promote children's good health. For example, while sitting on the living room floor to eat their midday meal, younger children often pick up and eat food that they have dropped. The childminder also changes children's nappies directly alongside other children who are eating. Furthermore, the childminder does not ensure that the mat used to change nappies is hygienically clean. Despite recent improvements in arrangements for children who sleep during the day, too little is done to ensure that the bedding used by the children is kept clean and not used by other children. Children do benefit from regular opportunities to be physically active. They enjoy spending time outdoors in the fresh air and daylight to help promote their general health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in the quality of teaching mean children do not make the progress they are capable of. Despite this, children do acquire some of the key skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning and, eventually, school. Children learn to manage their own behaviour and achieve personal independence. Older children communicate well and develop a positive attitude to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501118 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10060072 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wigan, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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