Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date 23 April 2019 Previous inspection date 7 April 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 use effective recruitment and vetting processes to ensure the suitability of all assistants working with children. At times, children are left unsupervised with assistants who do not hold a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and whose suitability has not been checked by Ofsted. This compromises the safety of children. n The childminder has a weak understanding of managing allegations against any person working with children. She does not have a secure understanding of this aspect of her safeguarding policy. n The childminder is operating outside the terms of her registration as a childminder. She is working with three assistants and has not applied to Ofsted to provide childcare on domestic premises. n The childminder does not use the information gained from assessments of children's progress to plan for each child's learning and close gaps in their achievement. n The quality of teaching is weak. The childminder and her assistants do not provide

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This provision is inadequate

suitable levels of challenge in children's learning and build on what children already know. Children do not make good progress. n The childminder and her assistants do not support younger children's speaking skills effectively.

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It has the following strengths

n Children develop close relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They are happy and settled in their care. The childminder and her assistants are friendly and kind to the children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action: We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date take immediate steps to improve the recruitment and vetting procedures to ensure the suitability of all assistants 30/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge of safeguarding children, particularly the procedures for reporting allegations made against anyone who works with children. 30/04/2019

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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 improve the assessment of children's development to identify gaps in their learning and arrange swift intervention to help all children to make good progress 14/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the quality of teaching to provide suitable levels of challenge in children's learning and build on what they already know 14/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that interactions with younger children help to support their speaking skills. 14/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspection was carried out as part of a risk assessment process, following information received by Ofsted. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the premises. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children and assistants during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not know the correct procedures for managing and reporting allegations. This includes notifying the appropriate safeguarding authorities and Ofsted of any allegations made against an adult working with children. The childminder does not implement safe recruitment and vetting procedures. For example, she does not check the suitability of assistants to work with children. She does not ensure that all assistants have a DBS check in place and that their suitability has been checked by Ofsted. During the inspection, an assistant without a DBS check was left to work alone with children. This significantly compromises children's safety and welfare. The serious nature of the safeguarding concerns resulted in a suspension of the provider's registration on the day of the inspection. During the inspection we found the childminder was operating outside the terms of her registration as a childminder. She did

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

not apply to Ofsted to register as childcare on domestic premises as she is working with three assistants at one time. We discussed this with the childminder and acknowledge that she failed to understand the registration requirements. We are satisfied there was no intent to deceive Ofsted. The childminder and her assistants have a suitable understanding of how to recognise signs of abuse and where to report any concerns about a child's welfare. They have attended some mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. The childminder has started to develop plans to improve practice and professional development for herself and her assistants. However, this is not yet improving the quality of teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder and her assistants do not support children to make good progress. They do not support younger children to develop their speaking skills and close emerging gaps in their achievement. For example, they do not model language effectively or provide more opportunities for younger children to speak. Teaching is not matched to children's individual needs and activities lack purpose. For example, children, including babies, were asked to complete a craft activity to stick pre-cut paper to decorate a shield for St George's Day. However, assistants were unable to explain what they intended children to learn and failed to ensure a meaningful learning experience for all children. The childminder and her assistants do not adapt or re-shape teaching to meet the needs of children according to their age and stage of development. Activities for children lack purpose and babies do not receive exciting stimulation. The childminder and her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

assistants do not provide children with appropriate levels of challenge to help them to make good progress. For instance, interactions with children do not build on what they already know and can do.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management significantly affect children's learning and welfare. Despite this, children appear happy and settled. There are regular opportunities for children to play outdoors and develop some of their physical skills. For instance, older children use climbing apparatus to practise their coordination and increase their strength. However, babies receive less interaction, when outdoors, from assistants and other children. The childminder and her assistants praise children's positive behaviour. Children develop some independence and an understanding of hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals and putting their shoes on. The childminder's home is a clean and welcoming environment.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The weaknesses in the quality of teaching mean children do not receive sufficient challenge to extend their abilities. Furthermore, the weaknesses in teaching do not support all children to gain the skills they need for their next stage of learning. Some younger children do not make good enough progress, particularly in their speaking skills. However, some older children have good levels of confidence and social skills. For instance, they develop friendships and play cooperatively with their peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279413 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10101748 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 - 5 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 7 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the Sale area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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