Childminder EY464913

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 28 March 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 Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder has not maintained a valid first-aid certificate. This compromises children's safety.  The systems that the childminder uses to assess the progress that children make are not yet embedded in her practice. This means that she does not consistently identify and implement exactly what children need to learn next to support them to make progress.  The childminder does not reflect on her practice sufficiently. She does not plan ongoing improvements for her own development or 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. She gives plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps children to build good emotional attachments and promotes their self-esteem, confidence and good behaviour.  Children attend a variety of local groups which gives them the opportunity to interact with other children of their age. It is one of the ways the childminder helps to promote social skills, such as sharing and turn taking. This also helps develop skills and attitudes to support their future learning.  Partnership working is positive and parents are complimentary about the childminder. The childminder talks to parents about their child's day and the activities they have been involved in.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 complete a paediatric first-aid training course that is relevant to caring for children 27/02/2017

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Due Date

 develop the systems to assess children's progress and ensure that what they need to learn next is consistently identified and implemented. 27/02/2017

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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 updating knowledge that promotes 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 way in which the childminder evaluates her practice is not robust enough to help her to identify improvements or training that is not mandatory. She has not maintained a valid first-aid certificate. Nevertheless, the impact on children is reduced because the childminder is aware of relevant first-aid practice. The childminder receives support from the local authority early years quality officer. This has helped her to work on some of the actions raised at her last inspection. 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.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The new systems the childminder uses to assess children's progress do not yet help her to identify and implement precisely what children need to learn next. This does not support them to make good progress. However, she observes children and recognises their achievements which shows her some of the things that they can do. The childminder provides children with fun activities that cover the different areas of learning. She 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 attempting to talk. Young children enjoy the sensory experience of playing in water where they investigate splashing and pouring. The childminder gathers information from parents about their child's routines and development when they first start at the setting. This helps her to meet some of their needs from the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has not maintained a valid first-aid certificate. However, the risk to children is not significant because there is evidence of previous first-aid training. The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment where children make choices about their own play. This is one of the ways the childminder supports children's independence skills. There are a range of experiences offered to children to develop their physical skills and for them to benefit from fresh air and exercise. They regularly go on walks to the park and use play equipment in the community. The childminder supports children to learn about different religious festivals. For example, they enjoy activities which help them to learn about Chinese New Year.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make some progress in their learning and development. However, their progress is not monitored securely enough to ensure that what they need to learn next is clearly identified and implemented. Children enjoy playing with dolls, sharing and listening to musical books as well as joining in with action songs. They feed themselves and learn about the importance of regular handwashing. They are settled, happy and have formed secure emotional bonds with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464913 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1043819 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Moston, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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