Childminder in Tameside

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

Older children are not kept safe when they access the childminder's front garden. At times, older children are left unsupervised. Unauthorised members of the public can easily gain access to them while they play. Children can leave the premises unsupervised. The childminder does not use risk assessment effectively. For example, the front garden fence is too low and locks are easily accessible by children. She fails to identify and minimise the many hazards the garden area poses to children while they use it without her being present.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these failings, younger children are supervised appropriately by the childminder. They use the equipment provided in the childminder's garden to develop their physical skills and balance. Children are happy and have strong bonds with the childminder. She places their well-being at the forefront of her practice. Younger children snuggle in for a cuddle with the childminder when they need reassurance. They listen to the childminder's instructions, behave well and follow prompts to take turns during play. The childminder plans activities and provides resources that are age-appropriate and engage children well. Older children are encouraged to help to look after and join in play with younger children. Children are making progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's risk assessment of the outdoor environment is ineffective. The childminder demonstrates significant weaknesses in her knowledge to recognise and minimise potential risks to children. For example, she has not assessed the height of the fence to ensure children remain safe. This means that children's safety is compromised. n Older children are not supervised at all times. They play in the childminder's front garden without her present. Children are left alone while the childminder manages younger children's care needs or is preparing food. At these times, children are not within sight and hearing of the childminder. This does not promote children's safety. n Younger children receive good-quality education that helps them to be prepared for their next stage of learning. The childminder finds out children's starting points from parents to plan her curriculum. She uses ongoing assessment from

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observing children well. She identifies what she wants children to learn next and keeps this in mind during play and planned activities. n The childminder skilfully adjusts her interactions with children. For example, while using connecting blocks to build towers and bridges, the childminder asks two-year-olds to find her specific colours. This helps them to recall their knowledge. She then repeats the colour of the block to introduce the names of the colours to babies. Children learn and practise their newly acquired

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8 March 2023 vocabulary during play. This helps them to develop their speech. n When talking to children, the childminder has a gentle and calm tone. She ensures her spoken language is clear. For example, she accentuates the initial sounds of new words she is using. She gains eye contact with babies to help them to see how her mouth moves and encourages them to copy. This helps children to listen to and engage with her well, develop their interaction skills and learn accurate sounds of new words. n Children enjoy days of adventure. They regularly use the train and visit local places of interest, such as the safari park and local museums. Children are beginning to learn about the wider world and local community while being active. n Each week, children attend a playgroup. They have opportunities to socialise with others. Furthermore, the playgroup is held at a local school that most children will later attend. Children meet the school nursery staff as they read

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stories to them. This helps them to build positive relationships with new adults and support their later transition to school. n Effective partnership working with the local school supports continuity of care and education for older children. The childminder regularly speaks to children's class teachers and helps them with their homework. However, the childminder has not engaged with other nurseries that younger children also attend. She does not routinely seek or share information. The childminder has not considered how this partnership working will support children's continuity of learning between settings. n Overall, children are learning to lead healthy lifestyles. They are provided with nutritious snacks and enjoy eating home-cooked meals. They practise their self- care skills, such as blowing their nose, and learn to throw tissues in the bin. However, children are not always reminded to wash their hands after nappy

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need to do better?

changes and before snacks and meals. Children are not consistently supported to learn healthy hygiene habits.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fails to recognise that children are exposed to dangers when they access her front garden unsupervised. During the inspection, the inspector highlighted to the childminder the potential risks to children's welfare while they use this space without an adult present. The childminder does not maintain her knowledge of types of abuse, such as criminal child exploitation and child grooming. That said, the childminder's knowledge of the local procedures to follow to report concerns about children's welfare is secure. She knows to contact the local authority designated officer if an allegation is made about herself or a family member.

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Due date

ensure unauthorised adults can not enter the premises 16/04/2023

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Due date

ensure children can not leave the premises unsupervised 16/04/2023

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Due date

ensure all children are within sight and hearing 16/04/2023

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Due date

undertake regular training to improve and maintain knowledge of safeguarding issues 16/04/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge of identifying hazards and apply this knowledge to the risk assessment of the premises. 16/04/2023

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should:

n develop partnership working with other settings children attend, to support continuity of learning n provide more consistent messages to children about healthy hygiene habits, including handwashing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486422 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10276290 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 0 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first 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 her evaluations of the provider. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises her environment and curriculum. n The inspector evaluated activities with the childminder and discussed the quality of education and learning opportunities she provides. n Parents' views were taken into account by the inspector. n The inspector observed the children at play and tracked children's experiences and learning. n The inspector reviewed documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificates and insurance certificates.

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Inspection activities

8 March 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

8 March 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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