Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2017 19 March 2014

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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 does not fulfil her responsibility to provide parents with a written summary of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder does not always use observations of children's play effectively to assess their developmental stage and to plan for children's next steps in learning. This means that activities do not always promote children's learning successfully and children do not make good enough progress.  The childminder does not consistently ensure that gaps in children's learning are swiftly identified and supported to help children make the progress of which they are capable.  The childminder does not make the best use of the outdoors so that children can enjoy activities in the fresh air.  The childminder's evaluation of her practice and planning for improvement are not yet sufficiently focused on raising the quality of teaching and assessment to a good level.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is warm and caring with children. Children are settled and comfortable in her care.  The childminder supports children's good behaviour. Children understand what is expected of them. They are polite and respectful to each other and are learning to understand the impact that their behaviour has on others.

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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

 provide parents of children aged between two and three years with a written summary of their children's development. 04/12/2017

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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 use of observations to assess children's current developmental stage and to help plan appropriately for children's next steps in learning  identify and support gaps in children's learning quickly, to enable them to make the best possible progress  provide more opportunities for children to enjoy outdoor activities  strengthen the way that reflection is used to evaluate the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities inside and assessed the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members and looked at relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not ensure that she continually meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She does not provide parents with a written summary of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed training courses to help ensure that she is fully aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. Children are well supervised. The childminder considers ways to minimise risks to children, ensuring that her home is safe and secure. Parents are satisfied with the care and opportunities that the childminder provides for their children. However, the childminder does not reflect sufficiently on the impact that the quality of her teaching has on children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder does not consistently use observations and assessments effectively to plan activities and experiences that are in line with children's interests and current developmental stage. As a result, children are not always engaged or motivated in their learning. That said, on occasions, the childminder provides activities that stimulate children's curiosity. For example, children show enthusiasm as they explore the contents of a box containing different 'treasures'. The childminder encourages children to explore the different textures of materials that they find in the box. She successfully includes babies in the activity by offering them suitable resources, such as shakers. Children show pleasure as they share books with the childminder. This supports children's early literacy development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder helps children to enjoy a balanced diet. She tries hard to encourage parents to send nutritious food in their children's lunchboxes. However, children do not always have enough time to enjoy activities in the fresh air, particularly in the winter months. This means that children's health and well-being are not fully supported. Nevertheless, the childminder has recently acquired an allotment and plans to use the facility to provide children with valuable outdoor experiences. The childminder adequately supports children to learn to manage their own personal needs. They have opportunities to sleep and have their meals and snacks at times to suit their individual care requirements. Parents receive some daily feedback when they collect their children.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making good enough progress. The quality of teaching is not supporting every child sufficiently to help them to achieve at a good level. Assessments of children's learning are vague and not always used effectively to plan for next steps in their learning. The childminder does not consistently identify gaps in children's learning swiftly so that appropriate support can be put in place. Nevertheless, children are gaining some of the skills that they need for the next stage in their learning or move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392067 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1102182 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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