Kingsmead School

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Telephone: 0300 123 1231 Fax: 0300 123 3159 Minicom: 0161 618 8524 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Monitoring for provision judged as inadequate

An Ofsted inspector, Elizabeth Coffey, monitored your provision on 07/07/2015 following your inspection where the provision was judged to be inadequate.

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Outcome of monitoring

As a result of our inspection on 04/03/2015, we sent you a welfare requirements notice. If you were set actions at the inspection, or as a result of our subsequent monitoring or investigations, these are included at the end of this letter.

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Outcome of monitoring

During the monitoring visit on 31 March 2015 the inspector discussed with you the steps you had taken to address welfare requirements notice and the actions raised in the notice to improve. She found that you had taken steps to address all of the actions raised. You had enlisted the support and assistance of your Early Years Advisor and another registered childcare provider. You had revised and reviewed your policies and procedures, completed training in safeguarding and put in place required records including attendance registers. You had begun to collate observations on children but this was still at the very early stages. We also found that your knowledge of the two year old progress check was limited.

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Outcome of monitoring

We carried out a further monitoring visit on 7 July 2015. The inspector found that you had improved your knowledge of the two year progress check and had completed a two year progress check on one of the children in your care. You were able to identify and explain how well the child was progressing in line with the expectations of a child of their age and demonstrated a sound understanding of the prime and specific areas of learning and development. The inspector observed your interaction with the children present and viewed the resources and activities available to them. She found that children were provided with a variety of toys and equipment suitable for their age and stage of development and that your interaction with the children helped support their learning and development.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you had continued to engage with your local authority Early Years representative and had welcomed their input and support. You had also attended an Early Years event run by the Local Authority that helped to guide and inform your knowledge and understanding of systems that are in place for children who may require additional support.

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Outcome of monitoring

Having considered all the evidence, the inspector is of the opinion that the childminder has taken prompt and effective action to address the points for improvement.

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Next steps

The next step will be a full inspection.

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Next steps

I hope that you have found the visit helpful in promoting improvement in your childminding service. If you have any further queries please contact us on the number at the top of this letter.

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Next steps

Nick Hudson National Director, Early Education

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Action Due date Closed date

implement safeguarding policies and procedures in line with guidance from the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB); this should include an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of the household, and cover the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting 30/03/2015 31/03/2015

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Action Due date Closed date

develop sufficient knowledge to be able to identify, understand and respond appropriately to the possible signs of abuse and neglect, that a child may be at risk of harm 30/03/2015 31/03/2015

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Action Due date Closed date

implement a policy and procedure for safeguarding children that is in line with the guidance of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children's Board 30/03/2015 12/03/2015

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that ongoing observation and assessment, including the required progress check for two-year-old children, are used to identify children's levels of ability and to plan effectively for their future learning 15/04/2015 31/03/2015

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Action Due date Closed date

provide a varied and interesting educational programme that covers all areas of learning and offers activities that reflect children's individual needs and interests 15/04/2015 31/03/2015

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Action Due date Closed date

maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance 04/03/2015 31/03/2015

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Action Due date Closed date

Ensure that records are accessible and available for inspection 04/03/2015 31/03/2015

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that a fully equipped first-aid box is accessible at all times with appropriate content for use with children. 04/03/2015 31/03/2015 implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 15/04/2015 31/03/2015

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Action Due date Closed date

attend child protection training to be able to identify and act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 15/04/2015 31/03/2015

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Action Due date Closed date

keep a daily record of children's hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 04/03/2015 31/03/2015

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Action Due date Closed date

implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 15/04/2015 31/03/2015

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Action Due date Closed date

attend child protection training to be able to identify and act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 15/04/2015 31/03/2015

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Action Due date Closed date

keep a daily record of children's hours of attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 04/03/2015 31/03/2015

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