Childminder in Salford

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children continue to be cared for in a setting where there are significant breaches of requirements. Children do not learn about self-care or good hygiene practises, which places their health and well-being at a substantial risk. Children do not learn about expected behaviours or how to manage their own feelings and emotions. As a result, children are not developing positive social skills.

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The provision is inadequate

The ineffective planning for the curriculum provides limited opportunity for children to be successful in their learning across all areas of their education. The activities available to children are not fulfilling their learning and development needs and children are not making the progress that they are capable of. Their progress is hindered, so they begin their next stage of learning at a significant disadvantage. That said, children are happy, content and have developed close bonds with the childminder and her assistant.

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The provision is inadequate

Parents compliment the childminder for her hard work and commitment. Parents comment that they are kept informed about their children's care routines and experiences. However, information sharing with parents is basic and the childminder does not effectively share with parents how children are making progress in their learning. The childminder provides a unique childcare provision, encompassing the philosophy and faith of the families who attend.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has addressed some of the previous breaches of the requirements identified at the last inspection. However, not all breaches have been successfully addressed and children's safety and well-being remain compromised. She is aware that there are changes to the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage', however, she has not familiarised herself with the changes or how they impact on her practice. This means that she does not have a clear understanding of the requirements for registration. n The childminder has clear intentions and aspirations to provide a good service. However, her self-evaluation is inaccurate and over inflated. She is not able to identify, prioritise or sustain areas for improvement. Safety issues remain a concern and her ability to assess risk remains poor. During this inspection, had the inspector not intervened, the childminder would not have prevented a child

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need to do better?

trapping their fingers in the patio doors. Therefore, children are not being kept safe from harm. n The hygiene practises for the childminder and her assistant remains a concern. They do not encourage the importance of good hygiene when children sneeze or have a runny nose. Tissues are not available for children to access and the childminder washes the children's hands for them. As a result, children are not

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need to do better?

12 October 2021 supported to understand the importance of good health and how to prevent the spread of infection. n Children do not have regular access to fresh drinking water and the childminder does not comply with food hygiene and safety requirements. For example, during the inspection, had the inspector not intervened, the assistant would have served water to the children from an unclean jug. The childminder understands that some children have not been registered with a dentist due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. However, she does not consider the importance of teaching children about good oral hygiene. This means that the childminder fails to understand or implement sufficient arrangements to promote children's good health. n The childminder and her assistant do not implement an effective curriculum to develop children's communication and language. They frequently speak to children in their home language and do not regularly model the words in English.

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need to do better?

This means that children are not supported to make progress in their understanding and speaking in English, which is a requirement of the early years foundation stage. n Arrangements for assessment are poor. The childminder does not identify children's starting points and she has not carried out children's two-year progress check effectively. The childminder fails to identify where there are gaps in children's learning and what they need to learn next. This means that children are falling behind and not well prepared for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder does not demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of the curriculum. Additionally, she does not support her assistant to implement effective teaching programmes. For example, the organisation of story time is not effective and poorly planned. Assistants do not ensure children can see the book they are reading, and they fail to engage them in the story. The activity

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need to do better?

fails to encourage children's interest in books or help them participate in discussions to develop their vocabulary. Children do not develop positive attitudes to learning and their progress is further stalled. n The childminder provides some activities which children enjoy, such as sand play and going for walks to collect leaves. However, the childminder has not developed her understanding of what she wants children to learn and how. As a result, too often, teaching is ineffective. For example, the childminder and her assistant ask children questions but then quickly provide the answer. They do not support children to think hard and solve problems for themselves. n Strategies intended to help children with their behaviour and conduct are not commonly understood and applied consistently. Reward stickers are given to children with no explanation or clear guidance about expected boundaries. Some children frequently demonstrate poor self-control and a lack of respect for

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others, leading to other children not feeling safe and secure. n Partnership with parents is a strength. Parents praise the childminder and her assistant for their commitment and hard work. One parent also commented 'they offer a warm, loving and caring environment'. However, the childminder does not effectively gain information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start. She also does not obtain some information, such as who has parental responsibility on the child record form,

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need to do better?

12 October 2021 which is a legal requirement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have completed additional training and are aware of the different types of abuse. However, the childminder has not ensured that her assistant understands the procedures to be implemented in the event of an allegation against herself or a household member. Additionally, the childminder's safeguarding policy is not unique to her setting and does not contain the expected procedures when dealing with an allegation. This further hinders the assistant's ability to understand what the procedures to follow are. Furthermore, the childminder does not robustly risk assess or prioritise children's safety Her continued failure to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements significantly compromises children's safety.

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Due date

implement an effective risk assessment of the premises to ensure children's safety, particularly with regard to the heavy patio doors 29/10/2021

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keep records of the name and address of each child's parent and/or carer along with information about any other person who has parental responsibility for the child 29/10/2021

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ensure clean, fresh drinking water is available and accessible to children at all times 29/10/2021

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ensure children's individual care needs are addressed with particular attention to children's personal care and hygiene, such as handwashing 29/10/2021

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12 October 2021 ensure all assistants understand the safeguarding policy, including the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against any person living or working on the premises along with the role of the designated officer for safeguarding in the local area 29/10/2021

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ensure assessment provides an accurate picture of what children know and can do along with any gaps in their learning 29/10/2021

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ensure all adults working with the children manage their behaviour consistently and help children learn about what is expected 29/10/2021

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develop the curriculum for communication and language, particularly to ensure that children have sufficient opportunities to learn and reach a good standard in English 29/10/2021

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use the assessments of what children know and can do to plan activities that help them reach the next stage in their learning and development 29/10/2021

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implement effective hygiene procedures to prevent the spread of infection, in particular when children sneeze and have runny noses. 29/10/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461540 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10203395 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Salford, Manchester. She operates all year round from 8.45am to 3.45pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with three assistants on a part-time basis.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The quality of teaching was observed, and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Relevant documents were reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and children's records. n The inspector spoke with the children and held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector spoke to parents and their comments were taken into consideration n An activity was observed and evaluated with the childminder and the inspector. n A tour of the premises was completed by the inspector. The intended learning opportunities for children were also discussed.

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Inspection activities

12 October 2021 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

12 October 2021 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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