Childminder in Bolton

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 fails to ensure children's safety. A door to an adjoining premises is not locked, meaning that at any time unauthorised persons can enter the property. Furthermore, the childminder occasionally uses a household member as an assistant. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of this, which means that the required suitability checks have not been carried out. This places children at risk.

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The provision is inadequate

The quality of education provided is poor. Children do not benefit from a curriculum that is designed to meet their needs. The childminder lacks knowledge of the areas of learning that she must teach. Children do not experience a wide variety of learning opportunities. Furthermore, the childminder does not accurately assess children's learning. This means that she is unable to plan appropriate activities to extend children's learning. Children are not challenged, and they lack motivation. Children are not consistently happy and stimulated in their environment. However, children do access some resources independently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works mainly from a basement area. Within this room, there is a door that links to the adjoining house. This door is not secure. Although the childminder has a good relationship with those next door, there is no provision to prevent unauthorised access to the childminder's premises. This means that the premises are not safe and children may be at risk. Furthermore, the childminder lacks understanding of the risks and has a poor attitude towards ensuring children's safety. n The childminder does not show a clear understanding of the curriculum that she provides. The curriculum does not adequately cover all areas of learning, to give children a broad and effective quality of education. This means that opportunities for children to gain new knowledge and skills are poor. The childminder does not assess children's learning effectively. For example, the childminder does not realise when children's next steps have been met. This

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need to do better?

means she is unable to provide new next steps to extend children's learning further. Children do not make the progress they are capable of. n The childminder does not address children's misconceptions. For example, when children use scissors incorrectly, the childminder does not support them to learn how to use them correctly and safely. Children who count out of order are not shown how to do so correctly. Children do not readily gain new skills. n The childminder does not provide children with opportunities to learn about people who are different from themselves. Although children experience a variety of cultural dishes at mealtimes, the childminder does not explore with children how the cultures relate to these cuisines. This means that children do not learn about equality and diversity effectively.

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need to do better?

15 December 2022 n Children do not form a strong relationship with the childminder. The childminder and the co-childminder frequently move in and out of activities with children. This means that children do not settle into their learning with either. n Behaviour is poor. Children do not always listen to and follow instructions from the childminder. They show poor attitudes towards learning. Children do not readily engage in the activities provided, as they are not inviting. Children do not develop a love of learning. n Children are not taught to respect others. For example, the childminder repeatedly asks children to make the right choices in relation to sharing. Children do not respond. The childminder does not support children to learn right from wrong or how their actions affect others. This has a negative impact on children's relationships with others. n The childminder has not informed Ofsted that a household member works

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need to do better?

alongside her as a childminding assistant. This is a breach of requirements and means that Ofsted has not carried out essential checks on this individual. As a result, the childminder cannot guarantee this individual's suitability to work with children. This means that the childminder is not promoting an appropriate culture of safeguarding. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. For example, she sends photos to parents on a weekly basis, as well as key messages about how to keep children safe. This shows positive communication with parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not know what steps to take if she thinks that children are in danger of abuse. She has not informed Ofsted of an assistant that is working with her, so appropriate checks have not been carried out on this person. This could put the children she cares for in danger. The premises are not safe and secure. The childminder has inadequate steps in place to safeguard children from individuals outside of the setting. For example, the childminder does not see the issue with having an open door between her property and next door.

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Due date

ensure Ofsted have all information in regard to associates living and working on the premises, allowing Ofsted to make the appropriate checks 05/01/2023

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Due date

15 December 2022 ensuring the premise are secure and safe at all times 05/01/2023

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Due date

understand what children know and can do, while considering the needs of the individuals 05/01/2023

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Due date

broaden children's experiences by building a stronger curriculum that allows children to think about and promote equality and diversity. 05/01/2023

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should:

n plan an effective curriculum based on children's clear next steps that meets children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2582181 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10251029 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Bolton. She operates from 9am until 5pm, three days a week, all year around, apart from family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and one registered assistant.

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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 provision. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

15 December 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

15 December 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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