Childminder EY417108

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 May 2018 20 July 2016

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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 does not consistently observe, assess and monitor how well children make progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder does not share enough information with parents about children's progress to help them extend children's learning at home.  The childminder does not take sufficient steps to evaluate her practice. She does not consistently keep her knowledge up to date or explore how to improve practice and outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child and ensures they are fully supervised at all times.  Children behave well. They share toys and play cooperatively with each other. The childminder encourages children to respect their friends and others in the community.  The childminder offers parents the opportunity to visit with their children so they can begin to develop a bond with her before they start. This helps children to adjust to their new routine and to settle quickly.

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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

 use ongoing observations and assessments effectively to identify what children need to learn next and shape learning experiences for each child 30/06/2018

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Due Date

 ensure parents are given sufficient information to continue to progress children's learning at home. 30/06/2018

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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

 make stronger use of self-evaluation to establish what action needs to be taken to improve and sustain the quality of the provision and raise outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Parents do not receive sufficient information to help them continue children's learning at home. Self-evaluation is not effective in identifying weaknesses to ensure that children receive good outcomes. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training to ensure that she understands what to do should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder maintains accurate records for medication and accidents to help maintain children's safety. Effective risk assessments ensure the environment, resources and equipment are suitable. The childminder has policies and procedures in place which she shares with parents at induction and reviews regularly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder regularly observes children in their play. However, she does not have effective systems for using these observations and assessing and monitoring children's learning and development. This does not ensure that children are supported to make the progress they are capable of or that activities are precisely focused on their individual learning needs. Despite this, the childminder provides the children with a range of play opportunities they enjoy. For example, they make pizza for lunch and enjoy cutting up tomatoes and discussing how they are grown. The childminder follows the children's lead and they decide on the type of play, such as whether to play indoors or outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weakness in leadership and management hinders children's ability to learn as well as possible. However, the childminder gives the parents daily feedback about their children's routine and activities. The childminder is warm and caring towards the children and they show real affection to each other. Children can easily access the toys and resources. This helps develop their curiosity and independence skills. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and enjoy developing their physical skills. For example, they choose from a variety of fresh fruit for snack and play on the scooters in the garden.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The lack of close monitoring of children's development means they are not consistently supported to make the progress of which they are capable. However, children are independent, respectful and well mannered. They develop some skills in preparation for school. Children show they feel secure and are confident and enjoy learning. For example, they develop an interest in reading and select their favourite books to read. They develop their small muscles and enjoy playing with minestrone pasta, tipping and pouring from one container to another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417108 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1111392 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates all year round, from 9am to 3pm from 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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