Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2017 29 July 2016

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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 focus her professional development on improving the quality of teaching to have a positive impact on children's learning.  The childminder does use the information gathered from observations of children's play and does not plan challenging activities to support children's good progress.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder knows children well and has developed close relationships with them. Children enjoy their time in her care.  Children behave well and understand the childminder's expectations and house rules from an early age. Established and consistent routines are in place to help children feel settled and secure in her care.  Partnerships with parents are good. Regular information is shared about their child's day. Home learning is encouraged through sharing story sacks to support children's language development.

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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

 use observations of children's development more effectively to plan challenging and interesting activities which precisely target children's future learning matched to their individual needs. 28/04/2017

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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

 undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level and improve 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 observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's learning records, policies, procedures and checked the suitability of all adults living within the home.  The inspector toured the areas of the childminders home used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues. She is clear about the process she would follow if she was concerned about a child's welfare. Children are further protected as the childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home. This helps to minimise risks to children. The childminder has attended some training sessions and updated her knowledge. However, training is not sufficiently targeted to have a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder has successfully acted upon previous actions and recommendations, and has generally identified further ways to improve the quality of the provision. Parents work in partnership with the childminder. They share information about their child prior to them joining the provision and daily through conversations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not use the information gained from observations well enough to plan purposeful challenging activities. Despite this, the childminder accurately assesses children's learning. Children enjoy participating in activities offered to them. Young children show excitement when playing with pretend fruit and vegetables. The childminder supports children's language development by saying the names of items clearly and offering praise when words and phrases are repeated. Language and communication skills are further supported as the childminder is bilingual and often repeats words in the children's home language. Children are given opportunities to choose toys from a range of resources. The childminder gives children time to explore their resources and use their imagination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and independent. They help the childminder at mealtimes and excitedly talk about what is being prepared and cooked. This helps to support children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Their physical development is further supported by participation in the good physical activities provided. Young children enjoy crawling through indoor tunnels and participating in outings. Children's self-esteem is developed through frequent praise from the childminder for their efforts and achievements. The childminder works closely with parents to follow children's care routines and to provide a consistent approach. Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making good enough progress as their identified next steps are not effectively planned for. Nevertheless, they are eager to explore their environment and are keen learners. Children enjoy recalling activities and visits by looking at photographs; this supports young children's critical-thinking skills. Children gain the basic skills that prepare them for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390923 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1067030 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Openshaw. She operates all year round from 7am to 8pm on Monday to Saturday, including bank holidays, she closes for family holidays. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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