Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2017 8 May 2013

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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 procedures in place to observe, assess and plan for children's learning. However, he has only recently started to implement them. He is not able to demonstrate how effective his procedures are in helping children to make good progress.  The childminder understands the benefits of monitoring children's progress to help identify any gaps in their development. However, he is yet to implement procedures to do this, to help children make good progress.  The childminder does not have a good enough knowledge of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. He does not have procedures in place to complete the check as required.  At times, young children are less captivated in play and exploration than others. The childminder is occasionally slow to respond to their changing interests.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have warm relationships with the childminder. They smile and join in with games together. They play happily and cooperatively.  The childminder is playful. He makes good use of local parks for children to have fresh air and exercise daily.  The childminder works closely with his co-childminder. They have developed a wide range of policies to help inform parents of their practice.

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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

 complete the progress check for all children aged between two and three years and provide parents with a written summary of their child's development in the prime areas 03/04/2018

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Due Date

 implement procedures to observe, assess and plan for children's learning more consistently to help children make good progress. 03/04/2018

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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 use of evaluation to track all children's progress, to help identify and address any gaps in their learning  follow young children's interests more closely to help engage more fully in play and learning.

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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 and talked to him and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of suitability of household members, and observations and assessment documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children from information in the childminder's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has only recently started to mind young children. He is still embedding his practice, particularly with regard to the planning and monitoring of children's development. In addition, he lacks knowledge of the required assessment for children aged between two and three years. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training to update his knowledge and skills. He has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and local referral procedures. He has devised useful policies and procedures to inform parents of his practice. Since the last inspection the childminder has ensured he has conducted effective risk assessments. He clearly identifies and minimises any potential hazards to children and maintains the premises and equipment well. The childminder reflects on his work and has plans for further improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder obtains information from parents about what children can and like to do when they start. He uses the information to begin to plan activities. Children confidently choose toys. However, sometimes the childminder does not adapt quickly to support their choice of play and to further enhance their learning. He promotes children's language skills well, including for those children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder matches simple words to actions and objects. For instance, he names sweetcorn and chicken, ball and sneeze. He does this in English and children's home language. This helps them to make links in their learning. Children are praised as they build towers with wooden blocks. The childminder encourages them to rebuild it when it falls. Children show pride and resilience as they rebuild and reshape the blocks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children demonstrate that they feel safe, and they smile and listen as the childminder speaks. However, planning for children's continued development is not yet implemented. They are beginning to develop independence and learn about healthy eating. The childminder makes mealtimes enjoyable. He encourages children to hold the cup and spoon for themselves and models how the spoon goes up and then down. Children are learning how to behave and act safely. For instance, as they start to try and climb out of the secure high chair, the childminder intervenes. He explains, 'If you need to get out, I can help you'. Children respond well, showing developing understanding. The childminder develops cooperative games, such as rolling a ball to and from each other. Children enjoy the physical activity, smile and giggle.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make good enough progress in their learning. They are yet to benefit from regular assessments of their achievements by the childminder. Children are developing some basic skills in preparation for their eventual move to school. They are developing a good attitude to learning and are active, settled and content.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422761 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1040963 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 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Manchester. He operates all year round, from 8am 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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