Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 26 October 2018 Previous inspection date 29 August 2014

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

n The childminder has not submitted relevant and necessary documentation to enable Ofsted to complete required checks on all household members aged 16 years and above. n The childminder's self-evaluation procedures are not fully effective to identify and swiftly address all weaknesses in practice. n Occasionally, opportunities for babies and younger children to be independent and develop their self-care skills are not fully supported. For instance, babies are not provided with opportunities to hold cutlery and practise feeding themselves at mealtimes.

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It has the following strengths

n The programme of learning covers a breadth of topics and children experience a wealth of interesting and exciting play. Children develop well across all areas of learning. n Children demonstrate that they feel valued, secure and very safe. They approach their play with curiosity and intrigue, illustrating confidence and self-esteem. Strong relationships shared with the friendly childminder contribute to children's emotional security. n The childminder undertakes ongoing professional development to enhance her skills and knowledge. She continually reads relevant online material and is proactive to build on her skill set. For example, she has recently updated her knowledge of supplementary safeguarding literature, including the 'Prevent' duty legislation.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date provide Ofsted with required information about all persons living in the household, to enable suitability checks to be carried out. 16/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n develop current self-evaluation procedures and identify precise targets to improve the quality of provision further n extend opportunities for babies and young children to be independent and develop their self-care skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parental views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has suitable knowledge of child protection issues. She has procedures in place to record and report concerns, if these are identified. The childminder has notified Ofsted about recent changes to persons living in her home, but she has not submitted the required information to enable the necessary suitability checks to be carried out. However, children are never left unsupervised and the childminder has undertaken Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all adults aged 16 years and over. Therefore, children's safety and welfare are not significantly compromised. The childminder shares regular information with parents and values their comments and feedback. Parents comment positively about the care and learning their children receive. They comment, 'I am thrilled with my child's development and new skills. My child settled instantly and this shows in his confidence and happiness'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and tracking of children's progress. She is well informed and provides activities she knows children will enjoy. For instance, young children and babies enjoy touching and exploring sensory resources, such as dried lentils. They develop physical coordination as they pick up and pass lentils between their hands. The childminder provides targeted activities to build on current capabilities and support next steps in their learning. The quality of teaching to support children's communication skills is good. The childminder continually talks to children. She uses a kind and friendly tone to engage children in discussions. Familiar songs and rhymes are used to extend babies' and young children's language and vocabulary. Furthermore, children copy actions to accompany songs, developing their coordination and movement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in practice associated with the suitability of adults living in the household do not fully promote children's welfare. Nevertheless, children are reassured and content in the childminder's care. Children gain increasing awareness of others and build friendships. They learn to take turns and play cooperatively. Children are social, kind and considerate of others. The childminder manages flexible routines. She is attentive to the changing needs of children and babies and responds to these swiftly. For example, children are provided with a warm, safe place to rest when they become tired. They wake happy and are ready to learn. Children and babies enjoy regular fresh air and exercise every day through a variety of trips and outings in the local community. This contributes to their good physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Babies support themselves when sitting and begin to roll over from their front to their back with ease. Children develop age-appropriate physical skills. The childminder is bilingual and uses her good knowledge of language to fully support those children and families who speak English as an additional language. All children become confident communicators. Children are motivated to learn and develop an array of skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366161 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10069590 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 29 August 2014

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally provides overnight care.

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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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