Childminder EY549504

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have an adequate understanding of safeguarding procedures. She does not know what action to take if an allegation was made against herself or her assistant. The childminder is unclear on what to do in some instances where children may be at risk of harm. This means that children's safety and welfare are not assured.

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The provision is inadequate

The quality of education is variable. The childminder does not have high enough expectations for all children. She does not plan the curriculum well enough for younger children. For example, the childminder does not provide a range of opportunities for younger children to develop their physical skills. Some planned activities are too challenging for younger children. This leads to children losing interest. That said, the childminder provides older children with a range of activities and play opportunities that they enjoy. For example, children are excited as they explore a range of clothing. They hold discussions and decide what they need to wear for outdoor play. Children tell the childminder that it is cold and that they need to wear a warm hat.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder and her assistant are nurturing. They provide a warm and welcoming environment. Children are kind and considerate towards others. Older children help younger children to put on a hat for outdoor play. All children are happy. They open their arms to cuddle the childminder and her assistant. The childminder takes children on regular outings, such as to playgroups and parks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not fully understand her responsibilities in relation to safeguarding. She has allocated the role of safeguarding lead to her assistant. The childminder does not know what to do if there was an allegation made against herself or her assistant. She is unclear of what action to take in some instances where children may be at risk. In addition, her assistant is not clear on the procedures to follow. This puts children's safety at risk. n The curriculum is not planned and sequenced well enough to help younger children to learn and develop. The childminder lifts children up and down a small slide, and a piece of equipment aimed at aiding children's walking skills is not accessible. This does not support the development of children's physical skills. The childminder does not adapt group activities or sessions, such as story time, for younger children. This results in them losing interest quickly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides older children with a suitably planned curriculum. She reads stories that they enjoy. Children are inquisitive and ask questions about a guide dog in a story. The childminder explains how the person cannot see, helping children to learn about differences between themselves and others. The

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need to do better?

5 February 2020 childminder introduces language to children, for example when they play with real fruits and vegetables. Children remember the new words that they hear, such as 'swede' and 'parsnip'. Children show an awareness of their own safety. For example, as they play with a toy toaster they say, 'It's hot in there, watch your fingers'. n The childminder links well with other settings that older children attend. She builds on children's learning further, such as their early literacy skills. Children delight as they form the initial letter of their name and proudly show the childminder and visitors. The childminder's partnerships with parents and other professionals are not as well established. The childminder provides parents with regular information. However, she does not find out from parents information about children's development on an ongoing basis. The childminder has a suitable understanding of children's levels of development. However, she does

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need to do better?

not understand the importance of liaising with other local services, if the need arises, for example when she identifies emerging concerns about children's speaking skills. n The childminder provides a healthy diet for children. Children follow positive hygiene procedures, such as handwashing. They access their own tissues from a designated 'nose wiping station'. This helps to support their good health. n The childminder does not focus her ongoing professional development well enough to enable her to improve her skills, knowledge and the quality of her provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has accessed some basic child protection training, so she knows how to identify a child who may be at risk of harm. However, she does not have an adequate understanding of safeguarding procedures in order to make timely referrals to the appropriate agencies. This places children at significant risk. The childminder maintains a secure environment for children. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, older children know that they have to walk slowly and steadily as they come down a ramp outdoors. This helps children to manage their own risks. The childminder and her assistant access first-aid training, as required. This enables them to respond appropriately in the event of a medical emergency.

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Due date

5 February 2020 take the lead responsibility for safeguarding children and attend an appropriate child protection course 28/02/2020

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Due date

improve knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against people who work or live on the premises and when concerns arise about children's safety or welfare 28/02/2020

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Due date

improve curriculum planning for younger children to focus precisely on what they need to learn next, in particular the opportunities for them to develop their physical skills 31/03/2020

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Due date

consider the age and stage of younger children when delivering group activities and sessions, and ensure that they are provided with appropriate levels of challenge to help them to sustain their interest and build on their learning. 31/03/2020

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should:

n implement a focused plan of professional development and help to improve the quality of education further n adapt systems to gather more ongoing information from parents about what children know and can do at home n improve understanding of the importance of liaising with other local services, such as initiating a referral to speech and language professionals in partnership with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549504 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10143498 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 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sale, Manchester. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She discussed with the childminder how she organises her setting and how she plans the curriculum for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and interactions and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n Several discussions were held between the inspector and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector spoke to the childminder's assistant. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day. n Parents' views were taken into account from written feedback provided through questionnaires and emails.

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Inspection activities

5 February 2020 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

5 February 2020 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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