Childminder in Trafford

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children at the setting are not safe. While risk assessments are in place, these are not followed effectively and children are exposed to avoidable risks. The childminder is not able to identify when risks are present and remove them. For example, ladders lean up against the house in outdoor play areas used by children. Additionally, the childminder leaves the room when children are eating and is unable to supervise them to ensure they are safe while they eat. The childminder does not understand the risks associated with these issues, which puts children at risk of injury.

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The provision is inadequate

The curriculum provided for the children is engaging and linked to children's interests. Children choose what they would like to access and the childminder facilitates their play. For example, children choose a book and take this to the childminder, who reads the story. Children choose activities and stay focused on them for an appropriate amount of time. Behaviour at the setting is good. The childminder sets high expectations for children's behaviour. For example, children are taught not to climb the stairs. Children show that they want to learn, are curious and independent. The childminder narrates children's play effectively to support their development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of what the children know and can do. For example, she plans effective activities, such as singing nursery rhymes to support children's next steps in communication. This means that children continue to learn and develop. n Children have positive attitudes to learning and are curious to learn more and explore. However, their play is hindered by the amount of resources stored in the rooms they use. This limits the space the children have to play in and their easy access to equipment and activities. n Breaches in safeguarding have a significant impact on children's safety. Risk assessments are not effective. The childminder does not notice risks in the setting, which puts children in danger of injury. For example, rucksacks containing personal items, which have not been checked for safety, are left where children can easily access them. This means the childminder is not

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safeguarding the children in her care effectively. n Routines are not in place to support children at mealtimes. For example, children's hands are not washed before eating, which does not promote effective personal hygiene. Children are put at further risk when the childminder leaves the room while they eat. She is unable to see them. Therefore, children are not adequately supervised by the childminder during mealtimes to monitor them for issues such as choking.

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need to do better?

20 January 2023 n A balanced menu is provided for the children, and the childminder has identified if meals have any of the 14 main allergens. This means she can clearly identify which ingredients are present in food and is able to identify if meals are a risk to individual children who have food allergies. n The childminder has made good links with parents. For example, the childminder shares learning with parents through messages and pictures, which are sent on a regular basis. This allows parents to see and be involved in their children's learning. n The childminder is able to narrate children's play successfully. For example, she models language such as 'squidge' and 'poke' while children manipulate materials. This exposes children to new language and shows that the childminder is expanding children's vocabulary. n The childminder has taken the time to think about her continuous professional development and how she would like to improve. For example, she has

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need to do better?

undertaken communication training, as she has identified this as an area in which children need further support. This shows that the childminder is proactive in her personal development to support children in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps registers and logs of accidents and incidents at the setting. These are detailed and are signed by the parents and placed in individual children's records. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a safeguarding concern. She knows who to contact if she has concerns. However, the childminder's risk assessments are not effective and are not followed appropriately. For example, children are at risk of suffocation because plastic bags are left in areas that they have access to. Ladders are also left in places children play, which puts children at risk of serious injury.

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Due date

complete an effective risk assessment and take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks indoors and outdoors 17/02/2023

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Due date

ensure children are supervised while eating to minimise risk of injury. 17/02/2023

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should:

n consider the organisation of the play environment to fully support children's play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388983 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10263332 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 27 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Firwood area of Trafford, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint discussion with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

20 January 2023 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

20 January 2023 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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