Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 13 March 2019 Previous inspection date 22 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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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of children's hours of attendance, as required, to fully promote children's welfare. n The childminder does not know that she must record details of any accidents and of any first aid administered to children. n The childminder does not always respond quickly enough to disrespectful language used by children, to help to promote positive behaviour. n The childminder does not evaluate her service effectively. She does not fully understand the key strengths and weaknesses in her practice or swiftly take steps to improve.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder communicates openly with parents each day, which contributes to children's seamless care and learning. Children settle quickly and are emotionally reassured in the childminder's home. n The childminder provides a welcoming and inclusive setting. For example, a display in the childminder's home features multiple languages and helps all children feel valued and welcome. n The childminder knows children well. She observes their choices and preferences in play and links activities to children's interests. Children remain continually busy and enjoy their play and learning.

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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 ensure a daily record of children's actual hours of attendance is consistently completed 12/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge of the requirement to record details of accidents and first-aid treatment provided to children. 12/04/2019

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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 enhance behaviour management techniques and help children to learn the importance of being respectful and considerate towards others n strengthen self-evaluation systems further and obtain a clearer understanding of the strengths and weaknesses in practice and use this information more effectively to help to improve.

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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 persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parental views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident to recognise and respond to any signs that may indicate a child is at risk from harm. She risk assesses her home to help to keep children safe. She removes or reduces any potential hazards effectively. The childminder has systems to record children's attendance. However, sometimes records are not kept up to date with accurate information of children's arrival and departure times. Nevertheless, the childminder closely supervises children and ratios are maintained. Consequently, occasional lapses in some record-keeping do not immediately compromise children's safety. The childminder holds a valid first-aid certificate and understands how to respond to accidents in a swift and appropriate manner. However, she does not know that she is required to complete a written record of any accidents and first-aid treatment given to children, to fully promote their welfare. Overall, children

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

remain safe and secure when in the childminder's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures her setting is appropriately organised to meet children's needs. For example, older children are provided with a place to rest and play quietly, after a busy day at school. The childminder is a good role model. She plays with children, joins in their games and supports their learning. For example, children discuss 'bigger' and 'taller' concepts when they build an imaginary castle from toy bricks. Children develop their mathematical skills as they play. The childminder provides a wide range of toys to interest and enthuse children. Furthermore, children explore a variety of interesting, new places on trips and outings, particularly during school holidays. Children enjoy a broad programme of play and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are happy, relaxed and content in this calm setting. They demonstrate they are independent and confident as they select toys and make decisions about their play. Hygiene practices are established and children thoroughly wash their hands at appropriate times. This helps to promote children's health and well-being. The childminder does not consistently use effective strategies to promote children's positive behaviour. For example, occasionally children use negative language and the childminder does not respond. Children do not fully learn the importance of being respectful and polite. Despite this, the childminder creates a friendly and lively setting. She is very welcoming and treats children as part of her family. Children are happy and emotionally reassured by the positive relationships they share with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good all-round progress. They have a positive attitude to their play and are motivated to participate in activities. Children hold pens and draw with precision. They give meaning to their marks and demonstrate good early writing skills. For example, they discuss drawing a castle. Children are creative. They make sense of the world around them and develop their ideas as they become increasingly involved in imaginative games. For example, children make-believe with small toy characters and action figures. Children prepare well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429828 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10083317 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 August 2014

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Droylsden area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm from Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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