Childminder EY440826

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 January 2017 3 February 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not complete a written summary of children's development in the prime areas of learning between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder does not consistently assess children's learning in order to identify any gaps in their development and know precisely what children need to learn next.  The childminder does not reflect on her practice sufficiently to ensure she plans ongoing improvements for her own development, in order to promote good outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder interacts with children in a positive manner and they readily go to her for cuddles. Children enjoy lots of eye contact with the childminder and she gives them plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps them to build good emotional attachments and promotes children's self-esteem, confidence and good behaviour.  The childminder understands how young children learn through play. She plans activities that encourage children to use resources that she knows they will enjoy and which will maintain their interest.  The childminder makes appropriate use of the local area and amenities to offer a range of experiences that helps children to learn about the world around them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 review the progress of children aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning 23/02/2017

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Due Date

 improve the assessment of children's progress to clearly identify any gaps in their development and identify precisely what they need to learn next. 23/03/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve the system of self-reflection to help plan for improvements and update knowledge, in order to promote good outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder reflects on the activities and experiences that she provides. However, the monitoring and evaluation of her practice are not robust enough to identify improvements or update her knowledge on all statutory requirements. For example, she does not complete a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has very recently attended child protection training. She has a suitable knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder knows how to assess risks in her environment and on outings to help keep children as safe as possible. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's day through discussion and the sending of photographs via her phone. Parents are complimentary of the childminder and comment that their children enjoy their time with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder builds up a knowledge of individual children through observing them in their play, which helps her to identify their interests and some achievements. However, she does not carry out regular assessments of children's learning in order to closely monitor their progress and identify any gaps in their learning, specifically what they need to learn next. The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She labels objects to extend their vocabulary and repeats words that children say to support their pronunciation. This gives children confidence and security when talking. She helps children to learn about colours and numbers throughout their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

There is a range of experiences offered to children to develop their physical skills and for them to benefit from fresh air and exercise. They walk the dog every day, visit a variety of different parks and take regular walks by the river. Children learn how to care for animals. For example, they get involved with grooming the childminder's pet rabbits. The childminder supports children to learn about hazards in the environment. For example, while preparing lunch they talk about the pan getting hot and why not to touch it. The childminder supports children to develop independence and self-care skills through everyday routines. Younger children practise feeding themselves at mealtimes, while older children practise putting on their own shoes and making choices about their play.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make some progress in their learning and development. However, their progress is not assessed securely to ensure any gaps in their learning are quickly recognised and closed. Children enjoy attending a variety of local groups. They are encouraged to share resources with each other and take turns. This helps children to obtain some skills, attitudes and dispositions they need to be ready for school. Children have fun. They enjoy learning about facial features through gluing and sticking their own paper plate face, listening to stories and pretending to fix things with tools. Children are settled, happy and have formed secure emotional bonds with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440826 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1043563 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in East Didsbury, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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