Stacey Louise Millett

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 applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and healthy. There are hazards within the environment, such as small items that can be swallowed by babies and broken toys that could cause an injury. This puts children's well-being at risk. However, children are, in the main, content in their surroundings. They form bonds with the childminder and seek her out for a cuddle if they are upset. Children use manners and are caring towards each other. For example, older children pass babies rattles and kiss them on the hand.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not experience stimulating activities that are suitable for their stages in learning or interests. They are not challenged or encouraged to extend their thinking skills. For example, children are not provided with enough equipment, such as writing tools, to use during activities. Their creative skills and ability to make a variety of marks are hindered. As a result, they become disengaged within activities, lose concentration and sometimes misbehave.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are confident to communicate with each other and the childminder. Children whose first language is not English are supported to develop new vocabulary. The childminder repeats words back to children if they mispronounce them, to support their understanding of language.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not successfully identify risks to children in her provision. For example, children put small items in their mouth that could lead to choking. They access the outdoor area where there are broken items, and toys with large amounts of standing water in them. In addition, the childminder does not always promote good hygiene practices. For instance, children's hands are not always washed prior to eating. This is not a sufficient infection control measure. As a result, children's safety and well-being are compromised. n The childminder does not plan a curriculum that meets all children's learning needs and interests. Children do not take part in interesting activities or concentrate during their play. For example, during outdoor play, babies are left for long periods of time on the grass without any toys. As a result, children cannot engage in learning. Furthermore, older children often become disruptive

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need to do better?

with other children when they have nothing of interest to play with. n The childminder does not have effective teaching skills or age-appropriate resources to help support all children to make good progress. For example, older children and babies all play with the same electronic toys. Older children do not gain any new knowledge from these resources. They are not encouraged to take part in challenging activities that suit their abilities. Their ability to learn is significantly impacted. Children do not concentrate during play.

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need to do better?

23 March 2022 n Partnership working is not effective. The childminder does not share or gather information from other settings that children attend. She does not work with other professionals to support children's care, learning and development needs. As a result, identified progress or health concerns are not quickly resolved for children. n Parents are happy with the bonds they form with the childminder. They understand that they can talk to her about any care needs for their child. The childminder has decided to use electronic communication for parents since the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to make them aware of the activities their children partake in. However, she does not regularly share their children's progress and next stages in learning to help engage parents in continued development at home. n The childminder offers children fruit at snack time. Although this is good for them, they are not consistently offered healthy food or drinks. For example, the

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need to do better?

childminder gives young children juice to drink through a straw-lidded bottle. This does not support good oral health. n Children go on regular outings with the childminder, for example to local community groups, where they can make new friends. This helps support their social skills and build an awareness of other people.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of child protection issues. Although she has attended safeguarding training to gain some awareness of some signs of abuse, she can not demonstrate knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty or additional risks to children. The childminder does not have an up-to-date safeguarding policy that contains local authority reporting procedures. Although the childminder has a relevant first-aid certificate and knows what to do if children have an accident, she does not remove all risks to children in her setting. She does, however, encourage children to tidy up their toys to make the space in the playroom safer for play.

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Due date

improve understanding of assessing risks to ensure that children always access a safe environment 15/05/2022

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Due date

23 March 2022 extend understanding of child protection issues, including the 'Prevent' duty, to ensure key indicators of abuse can be identified 15/05/2022

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Due date

plan challenging activities for each child to help them learn across the curriculum and help them make good progress 30/06/2022

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Due date

develop teaching skills that support and extend children's learning during play 30/06/2022

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Due date

build relationships with other settings that children attend to improve the two- way flow of information about a child, in order to support assessment and children's development 30/06/2022

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Due date

consistently share information and engage with parents about their children's progress and next steps in learning 30/06/2022

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Due date

ensure there are written policies and procedures in place to safeguard children, that are in line with the current guidance of the local safeguarding partnership 15/05/2022

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Due date

increase opportunities that help children to learn about hygiene routines and experience a healthy lifestyle 30/06/2022

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Due date

support children to manage their behaviour towards each other during play. 30/06/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556747 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10175059 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 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Oldham. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder led the inspector on a learning walk to show how she organises the areas used by the children and to discuss her aims for the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact that this is having on children's care, learning and development. n The inspector and the childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n Parents' views were taken account of by the inspector through verbal discussions.

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Inspection activities

23 March 2022 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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