Childminder EY476017

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management practices mean that children's well- being is not fully protected. That said, children are settled and happy. They form positive relationships with their peers and with the childminder and her co- childminder. They readily approach the childminder for reassurance and ask to sit on her lap. The childminder promotes their independence. For example, when they are putting on the masks they have made, she encourages them to have a go before helping them. Children are keen to help to tidy away the toys before moving on to the next activity. They explore in the enabling environment, make choices from the resources and develop their own play. For example, they use their imaginations and create characters and roles with the small-world figures. They are absorbed in their play and sing softly to the toys.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder models language and develops children's vocabulary through the use of stories and songs. Children develop mathematical skills well. They use their fingers to demonstrate their understanding of number during their play and in conversations. The childminder has high expectations for every child and helps them to behave well. Children respond to instruction and learn to manage their own behaviour. They are supported to take turns and share and to respect one another's feelings. They are rewarded with 'well done' stickers for eating their lunch and drinking from their 'big cup'. They are proud of their achievements and look forward to telling their parents. Children know how to keep themselves safe when crossing the road. They understand that they must wait for the green man and look both ways while watching for cars.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not ensured that all required records are in place to promote the safe management of the provision. She has not consistently maintained a record of children's hours of attendance to ensure their well-being. She has not obtained and recorded information about children who have recently started to attend. This means that she has not got sufficient information to meet all children's needs and she cannot respond swiftly in an emergency. n The childminder is aware of the need to complete paediatric first-aid training to enable her to provide effective care. However, she does not have the certificate to confirm that the training has taken place. n The childminder has not adopted effective practices when taking children to school to ensure that younger children are protected and remain in her sight or hearing at all times. Despite this, young children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to adopt healthy lifestyles by encouraging them to get fresh air and exercise each day. Children are taken to the local park

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need to do better?

1 October 2019 where they can run, play and develop their physical skills when the childminder's garden is not safe for use. n The childminder works in partnership with parents and acts on their recommendations to make improvements and provide activities that children enjoy. For example, she considers children's developing interests when building on resources. She has developed the range of dressing-up clothes and has sourced puzzles that reflect children's interests in butterflies and dinosaurs. n The childminder helps children to develop the skills they need to give them the best start in life and to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. n The curriculum is varied and builds on what children already know and can do, to help them to make good progress. n The childminder helps children to consolidate their learning as she asks questions to make them think. They talk about the story of a hungry caterpillar

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need to do better?

and children recall the story and know that the caterpillar turned into a butterfly. n The childminder demonstrates ambition. She has ideas and plans for the development of her practice. This includes enrolment with an online training provider to help her to access further training and childcare-related webinars to enhance her own and her co-childminder's knowledge and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not ensured that young children remain within her sight or hearing at all times. This compromises their safety and well-being. The childminder understands that it is her responsibility to report any serious events to Ofsted and also to report the concerns to local children's services and act on their advice. She can identify children who may be at risk of harm and knows the action to take to deal with any concerns. She keeps her child protection knowledge up to date and understands the risks to children associated with wider safeguarding issues.

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Due date

ensure that children are effectively supervised and always remain within sight or hearing 02/10/2019

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Due date

ensure that a current paediatric first-aid certificate is available to confirm that the required training has been completed 30/10/2019

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Due date

1 October 2019 ensure that information about each child, including their full name, date of birth, name and address of every known carer or parent who has parental responsibility and emergency contact details is obtained and recorded prior to the child's attendance 02/10/2019

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Due date

ensure that the details of all children's health or dietary needs are recorded 02/10/2019

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Due date

maintain a record of the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. 02/10/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476017 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10065708 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 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Worsley area of Greater Manchester. She works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed children engaged in indoor play. She observed how the childminder and the co-childminder interacted with children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises. n A tour of the premises was carried out and discussions were held with the childminder to establish how children's learning is supported. n Children spoke to the inspector to share their views. They talked about the experiences that they enjoy and the activities that they take part in.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

1 October 2019 1 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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