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 Not Met (enforcement)

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has addressed some of the actions raised at the last inspection. For example, she now has a stronger understanding of what to do if she has a child protection concern or if a child has an accident. However, children are not making good progress, as the quality of education in particular has not improved adequately. Children do not develop a positive attitude to learning. Poor planning of the curriculum means they struggle to become engaged in activities. They do not have sufficient opportunities to practise skills such as mark making. For example, when children want to use chunky chalks, the childminder does not provide appropriate resources to encourage them to make marks. Children are also not developing their communication skills.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's health and well-being is also compromised because the childminder does not prepare food safely. Children are also not encouraged to sit down when eating meals, to minimise the risk of choking. They are not able to freely access fresh drinking water. Their physical well-being is also compromised as they do not have opportunities for daily outdoor experiences. Partnership with parents is minimal.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite significant weaknesses in practice, children are happy and settled. They enjoy an affectionate relationship with the childminder in a welcoming environment. Children behave well and are routinely praised by the childminder. They enjoy a suitable range of toys and equipment.

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need to do better?

n Despite taking steps to meet all the actions set at her previous inspection, further breaches of the legal requirements were identified at this inspection. The childminder does not demonstrate a willingness to sustain improvements. She has had a lot of support from the local authority quality assurance team and completed a range of online training. However, key learning from this has not been implemented. She does not demonstrate an increased knowledge and understanding of how to deliver a well-planned age-appropriate curriculum successfully. n The childminder has some understanding of children's basic care needs based on information gained from parents. However, she does not obtain enough information about children's prior learning achievements when they first start to attend. As a result, she is not accurately able to assess their learning needs and successfully plan for their future progress. n The childminder does not demonstrate a secure knowledge of child development

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need to do better?

to enable her to promote children's learning. Learning expectations for children are inaccurate. The childminder does not target learning at the correct level. As a result, children become bored and are not able to make the best possible

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need to do better?

21 February 2023 progress. n The childminder's interactions with children do not promote their language development adequately. During activities and when reading books, the childminder does not model language or extend children's vocabulary. Additionally, she expects very young children to learn colours, letters names and be able to count to five. However, such young children do not have a secure foundation with their speech and language development to allow them to undertake such activities. n The childminder does not have enough knowledge and a clear understanding of food safety. During the inspection, the childminder reheated pre-cooked chicken to a lukewarm temperature and served this to the children. She was unaware of the health implications of doing this and the inspector needed to intervene. Additionally, the childminder did not understand the importance of good hygiene practice, such as teaching children about washing their hands before eating

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need to do better?

food. n The childminder has a poor understanding of promoting children's understanding of communities and cultures beyond their own experiences. She does not consider how to provide opportunities for children to explore other cultures and learn about differences of themselves and others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge of child protection. She can identify possible indicators of abuse and knows the procedure to follow if she had a concern about a child in her care. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her. However, children's health and well-being is significantly compromised by the childminder's lack of understanding and poor practice when serving meals to the children. This places them at an unnecessary risk of harm.

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Due date

undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities to secure knowledge and understanding to provide a high-quality curriculum in all areas of learning 17/03/2023

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Due date

21 February 2023 provide challenging and purposeful activities that match the age and stage of development of children to ensure they make good progress in their learning and development 17/03/2023

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improve the educational programme for communication and language to ensure children have opportunities to promote their listening, attention and speaking skills 17/03/2023

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improve the educational programme for understanding the world to ensure children have wide experiences that teach them about people and communities beyond their own experiences 17/03/2023

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Due date

obtain information from parents about children's skills and abilities on entry and use this to assess their learning and development right from the start 17/03/2023

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Due date

provide access to an outdoor play area, or if that is not possible ensure that outdoor activities are planned and taken on a daily basis 17/03/2023

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Due date

ensure fresh drinking water is available and accessible to children at all times 17/03/2023

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Due date

promote good health and hygiene procedures with children, to help them gain an understanding of the importance of managing their own basic hygiene needs and prevent the spread of infection 17/03/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of basic food hygiene, including how to reheat food to a safe temperature to ensure children are kept healthy and safe. 17/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303470 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10259244 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 3 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Rochdale. She operates all year round, from 7am to 8pm, seven days a week, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home where childcare is provided and discussed health and safety procedures with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Discussions were held following a planned activity and the inspector took into account the childminder's evaluation. n The inspector reviewed documents, including attendance records and the childminder's first-aid certificate. n The childminder discussed her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the inspector. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her intentions for children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

21 February 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

21 February 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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