Childminder in Rochdale

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's health, safety and well-being are placed at significant risk due to multiple breaches in requirements. The childminder has not recognised hazards in the home and does not embed or follow policies and procedures to provide safety and good health for children. Children do not wash their hands prior to eating and are not seated for mealtimes. This means that infections can be spread easily and children could choke if they fall over while eating. The childminder does not demonstrate that she has completed required training for child protection. As a result, although she has some child protection knowledge, this is very basic, and she demonstrates a poor attitude to this area of her practice. The childminder does not take ownership of her own responsibilities as a provider of childcare. As a result, she does not successfully comply with legal requirements for her to fulfil her own role.

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The provision is inadequate

Children settle on arrival to the home. The childminder purchases toys she knows children will enjoy choosing from. Children sometimes spend time at activities they are interested in. However, the childminder does not plan her curriculum to meet the needs of all children. As a result, children do not show positive attitudes towards learning. They stand and wait to be invited to play, lack motivation and do not learn how to interact with resources. As a result, children do not make the progress of which they are capable. They are not armed with the skills they need for school or the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not evaluate her skills effectively in order to make necessary improvements. Although she works alongside and shares practice with a co-minder, she does not recognise the need to manage her own practice. As a result, her teaching skills are limited. The childminder's knowledge of some aspects of her role are poor, such as risk assessment and safeguarding. As a result, children's learning and welfare are compromised. n Risk assessments are not effective. The childminder has failed to remove toxic substances stored within reach of children. Additionally, children are cared for in a damp basement room with no window for ventilation. Furthermore, the extractor fan from the bathroom feeds into the playroom. This means that stale air and moisture are directed into the room where children play. This puts children's health and safety at significant risk. n The childminder does not provide hygienic toilets for children to use or

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need to do better?

appropriate nappy changing facilities. Children's bathrooms have mould on the walls. The childminder places children on the floor on a changing mat in the cellar room. Additionally, dirty nappies are placed in plastic bag and not disposed of before adding further nappies to this later in the day. This heightens the risk and spread of infection.

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need to do better?

1 November 2022 n The childminder fails to prepare and serve children's food in line with food safety guidance. Frozen, pre-cooked meals are quickly re-heated and offered to children without adequate cooling time. Food is later re-heated again for other children. The same drinking bottle is used by multiple children. Again, children's health is placed at significant risk. n Children's accidents, particularly head injuries, are not addressed. The childminder does not recognise when children may need medical attention or first aid after an accident. These injuries are not recorded or shared with parents. Children's well-being is not effectively supported. n Children and visitors are not kept safe in the event of a fire. Fire detection equipment is not routinely tested, and procedures for evacuation are not established for all rooms in the home. This poses significant risk to children should there be the need for an emergency evacuation.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure that children have access to outside space or opportunities for daily play outside. The childminder does not provide children with fresh air or space to develop their physical skills. Children's health and development are hindered. n The childminder does not provide suitable provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She does not recognise potential gaps in learning. This means that children do not quickly receive any early help or support they may need to make progress. n Children are not accurately assessed. Their stages in learning are not considered when the childminder plans her activities. As a result, children do not want to engage in the activities on offer. They remove themselves from learning and look for something of interest. However, the childminder does repeat clear words back to children during play. This goes some way in developing their

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need to do better?

communication and language skills. n The childminder has unrealistic expectations and little knowledge of child development. For example, very young children are asked to name colours of cars and line them up. This is too advanced for their stage of learning, and, as a result, children become frustrated and leave the activity. This has a significant impact on children's self-confidence and their attitude to learning. n Parents feel that the childminder is caring and understanding towards children and their families. Parents know that they can speak with the childminder if they wish, to find out information about their child.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not completed required child protection training. This means that her knowledge of some safeguarding issues is poor. However, the childminder knows where to go if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Although she holds a paediatric first-aid qualification, the childminder does not respond to all accidents in the home. Additionally, she does not remove risks to children so they can play in a safe environment. Children's health, safety and welfare are at significant risk.

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Due date

attend child protection training that improves knowledge of how to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect 01/12/2022

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ensure risk assessments are effective in identifying all hazards to children 01/12/2022

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consistently promote the good health of all children, including through the implementation good hygiene routines 01/12/2022

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ensure accidents and/or injuries to children are responded to and managed effectively and that a written record of any accidents or injures is maintained 01/12/2022

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ensure fire safety and evacuation procedures are robust, to safely remove children from all areas of the home in the event of a fire 01/12/2022

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provide access to an outdoor play area or, if that is not possible, ensure that outdoor activities are planned and take place on a daily basis, unless circumstances make this inappropriate, in the event of unsafe weather conditions, for example. 01/12/2022

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ensure that the premises are fit for purpose, suitable for children and comply with requirements of health and safety. 01/12/2022

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Due date

plan a challenging and enjoyable curriculum that meets the individual needs of all children 30/12/2022

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Due date

accurately assess children's individual needs and abilities to shape teaching and adapt interactions with children during play. 30/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381315 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10235245 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 4 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Rochdale, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector looked at and discussed all the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regularly during the inspection. n Parents' views were taking into consideration in the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint observation of an activity of her choice. n The childminder, co-minder and the inspector completed a learning walk to discuss the intentions for children's care, learning and development.

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Inspection activities

1 November 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

1 November 2022 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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