Leigh, Diane

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has started to allow parents back into the setting after the COVID- 19 pandemic. This means that parents can now help to settle children in, when they are upset on arrival. Once children are calm, they demonstrate that they are secure in the childminder's care. Children play with toys, such as a doll and pushchair which supports a current interest. However, children's safety is compromised because the childminder has a poor understanding of child protection and safeguarding requirements. Despite this, children develop good bonds with the childminder. Children are happy and they play together. The childminder provides a homely environment. She provides young children with a lot of care and attention. Children snuggle into the childminder and their close bonds are evident. Children are starting to listen to the childminder's instructions. They share tools as they take turns to make marks in coloured dough.

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The provision is inadequate

Children enjoy looking at books. They sit on the childminder's lap and turn the pages, anticipating what picture comes next. Children start to recognise some of the illustrations. However, the childminder does not have high expectations for children or have clear learning intentions for the activities that she provides. The quality of education is poor and the childminder's teaching is weak. Children are not supported well enough to make the progress that they are capable of. The childminder is unaware of how to provide a rich and stimulating curriculum that focuses on what children know and can do. Children are offered little choice in their play and rely on the childminder to provide activities for them. This means that activities lack challenge and fail to teach children the skills that they need for future learning.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum does not meet children's individual learning needs. The childminder has insufficient understanding of children's capabilities. Therefore, she does not equip them with the knowledge and skills that they need. For example, as children explore coloured dough, the childminder asks them to recognise colours. This is too challenging for the very young children who do not know colours. n The childminder has poor knowledge of how children learn. This means that she is unable to build their knowledge in a logical way. This is particularly evident in her promotion of early literacy. For example, the childminder shares books with young children and expects them to know the letters. The childminder teaches children incorrect phonetic sounds as she asks them to name the pictures. This does not help children to be prepared for future reading. n The childminder is unaware of what to do if she is worried about children's

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need to do better?

safety. The childminder shows a poor understanding of who to report concerns

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need to do better?

8 November 2021 to, to keep children safe. This places children at risk of harm. Furthermore, the childminder is unaware of the procedure to follow if an allegation is made. n The childminder does not understand how to keep children safe online. Older children have access to their personal devices. The use of these devices is not monitored and children could access inappropriate online materials. This places them at significant risk of harm. In addition, younger children in the setting may also view this content. The childminder has not identified this risk. Furthermore, she does not ensure that children are safe when using the internet. n Self-evaluation is weak. The childminder has started to gather the views and feedback from parents, through questionnaires. However, this has had little impact. The childminder has failed to identify all of the weaknesses within her practice, including her poor knowledge of safeguarding and how to help children

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need to do better?

to learn and develop. n Children do not have access to fresh drinking water, as is required. Some children are only provided with bottles of juice. The childminder is aware of how juice can affect children's oral health. However, she has failed to implement sufficient arrangements to support their good health. Children are also given finger foods without being asked to wash their hands first. This is unhygienic. Nonetheless, children do sanitise their hands on arrival. The childminder provides some fresh home-cooked food. She takes children on the walk to school. This means that children have fresh air and exercise each day. n Parents comment that they are not aware of their children's progress. The childminder does not involve them and they are not updated with what their children are learning. However, parents compliment the childminder on her 'kind nature'. They comment that the childminder is 'sincere' and that she treats all

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children with 'respect and love'. Parents say they know that their children are happy with the childminder. They recommend her services to others. n The childminder provides care for older children. This helps younger children to develop relationships and supports them to develop confidence and self-esteem. Children learn some appropriate behaviours. For example, the childminder rewards children with a 'weekly treat' for behaving well. The childminder also teaches children about road safety on the walk to school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Although the childminder has accessed child protection training, this has not given her the knowledge she needs to be able to safeguard children. The childminder does not know the procedure for reporting concerns about a child in her care. She is unaware of what to do in the event of an allegation being raised against herself or a household member. This compromises children's safety and her own safety. The childminder does not take steps to keep children safe online. This may place children at risk of harm. The childminder checks her home environment is safe and suitable. For example, she has locks on the kitchen cupboards. This helps to prevent young children from accessing dangerous substances. The front door is also kept locked. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate, which

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Safeguarding

8 November 2021 was recently updated. This means she is qualified to deal with any minor accidents or incidents.

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Due date

update knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, including how to report any concerns about children's safety and welfare 08/12/2021

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Due date

improve understanding of the action to take in the event of an allegation being raised against any adult living or working on the premises and the role of the designated officer for safeguarding in the local area 08/12/2021

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Due date

ensure that children are kept safe when using the internet 08/12/2021

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Due date

implement effective procedures that include appropriate hygiene practices to prevent the spread of germs 08/12/2021

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Due date

ensure that fresh drinking water is available and accessible to children at all times 08/12/2021

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Due date

plan a suitably challenging curriculum to meet the individual needs and interests of all children and that supports their progress across all areas of learning 13/01/2022

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Due date

improve the curriculum for literacy, particularly in relation to teaching children the correct letter sounds 13/01/2022

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Due date

work with parents to promote children's learning and development more consistently 13/01/2022

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Due date

8 November 2021 improve self-evaluation and professional development so that weaknesses in teaching and understanding of the curriculum are identified and immediately addressed. 13/01/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370887 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10132558 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 16 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Dukinfield, Tameside. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The quality of education was observed and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the premises and the intent of the curriculum was discussed. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity together. n Relevant documentation was checked and discussed, such as policies and procedures. The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of household members. n Children were spoken to when appropriate. n The childminder and inspector held ongoing discussions throughout the inspection. n The inspector gathered feedback from parents.

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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

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