Childminder EY537917

Inspection date 11 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not ensure the indoor environment is organised effectively to ensure children have the required space to play and learn. n The quality of teaching is inconsistent. The childminder does not ensure activities have suitable challenge to extend children's learning and sustain their engagement. n The childminder does not ensure babies have enough opportunities to be physically mobile. n The childminder does not precisely focus on what children need to learn next, such as developing early speaking skills.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder is caring, patient and friendly in his interactions with children. All children are settled and happy in his company. n Feedback from parents is highly positive. They particularly express appreciation for the 'home-from-home' environment and the 'genuine care' their children receive. The childminder and co-childminder share ideas and activities to support children's learning at home. n The childminder encourages children to share resources and play cooperatively during activities. This supports their emotional well-being and social skills. For example, children take turns on the climbing apparatus and when using the ride-on cars in the garden.

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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 improve the organisation of the indoor environment and provide children with the required space to play and learn 18/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the quality of teaching to ensure there is a consistent level of challenge for children and they are fully engaged in their learning. 12/02/2019

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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 increase opportunities for younger children to be more physically mobile n place a stronger focus on what children need to learn next to help them to make good progress.

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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 indoors and outdoors 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 persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not have enough understanding of the indoor space requirements. Children do not wholly benefit from the available space indoors to play and they lose interest in some activities. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection. He knows the correct procedures for recording and reporting any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder keeps close supervision of children and is aware of his responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder works closely with his co-childminder. Together, they attend various training courses and reflect on their practice to make changes and improve children's experiences. For example, they have developed the garden area with exciting and stimulating resources for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder does not adapt the level of challenge for children according to their age and stage of development. This means that, although activities are enjoyable, they do not provide a good enough level of challenge to ensure children make sufficient progress. The childminder identifies children's next steps in learning. However, he does not use planning and teaching well enough to focus precisely on what children need to learn, such as developing their speaking skills. This means all children do not make good progress. Children do enjoy exploring sensory play outdoors. For example, they use play dough and different materials to make their snowman. They explore the texture of sand as they fill and empty containers. The childminder teaches children some letters of the alphabet and the sounds they represent. For example, older children repeat the sound which represents the initial letter of their name on a magnetic

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Babies do not have consistent opportunities to be physically mobile, such as crawling and developing their early walking skills. The childminder works well with parents and asks for detailed information about children's needs when they start. He shares regular information about children's activities and encourages parents to contribute to children's learning. The childminder praises children for their effort and achievements to boost their self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good. They develop good social skills as they cooperate in play and help each other. Overall, the childminder supports children's health and well-being. He knows children well and provides close support. For example, he recognises when children are tired or hungry and ensures their needs are swiftly met.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make good enough progress. They do not receive enough focused support in their next steps of learning to help them to make better progress. However, they do gain some skills for future learning. For instance, older children show good concentration when completing threading activities. Some children begin to develop their early counting skills and enjoy singing along to familiar songs. Children enjoy imaginary play with their peers. For instance, they pretend to go shopping and name familiar fruit and vegetables in their baskets.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537917 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10079380 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. He works with another registered childminder. They live near the Wythenshawe area of Manchester and provide childcare each weekday from 7am to 6pm, all year round except for family holidays.

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Registers

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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Registers

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