Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 18 July 2019 Previous inspection date 31 October 2018

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Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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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 has not renewed her paediatric first-aid certificate in a timely manner. At the time of inspection, she does not hold a valid first-aid certificate, which is a legal requirement. n The childminder provides few opportunities for children to make marks and practise their writing skills. Children do not make good enough progress in this area of literacy. n The childminder does not engage in targeted training to improve her teaching skills and impact on outcomes for children. n The childminder's current self-evaluation systems do not identify areas of weakness to ensure continuous improvements are made to the quality of the service provided.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has taken some steps to improve since her last inspection. However, weaknesses in practice still remain. Despite this, safeguarding is effective and children are safe in the childminder's care. n The childminder provides challenging and enjoyable activities for children. They remain occupied and busy at all times. n Children are actively encouraged to share, take turns and be kind to each other. The childminder is particularly patient with children and they respond well to her clear boundaries and expectations. Children behave well. n The childminder works closely with parents. For example, she meets with families during holiday periods to enhance positive relationships. Parents comment positively about the quality of care their children receive.

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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 valid and appropriate first-aid certificate is maintained at all times 15/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure each area of learning is well supported, in particular extend opportunities for children to progress in their writing skills. 15/08/2019

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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 engage in an appropriate programme of training to improve the quality of teaching and use new knowledge to help children make more progress n strengthen self-evaluation to identify and address weaknesses in practice, knowledge and teaching, to improve outcomes for children and ensure all requirements of registration are met.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had 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 used to support the childminder's practice. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's paediatric first-aid training certificate has recently expired. She understands her responsibility to update her training in this area. However, she has failed to complete refresher training in a timely manner. Despite this, the childminder understands how to respond to minor accidents in an appropriate way to help keep children safe. She ensures a well-stocked first-aid box is always available to help protect children in the event of a medical emergency. Children's welfare is therefore not significantly compromised by the absence of a valid first-aid certificate. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to swiftly respond to child protection concerns and follow local authority guidelines. She maintains a safe environment for children and regularly undertakes safety checks in her home. The childminder engages in some systems to evaluate her service. However, these systems

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

are not rigorous enough to successfully identify and act up on weaknesses in practice and teaching. The childminder lacks confidence and does not engage in sufficient training to improve her knowledge of teaching. The quality of teaching remains variable.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Overall, children are adequately supported in their learning and development. They explore plenty of interesting toys and resources suitable for their age and stage of learning. However, opportunities for children to spontaneously make marks and write are not readily available during everyday play. In particular, older children, who will soon be making the transition to school, make less progress in this aspect of learning. The childminder fosters children's enthusiasm in their learning. She follows children's interests and amends the programme of play to incorporate their preferences. Flexibility in routines helps to promote engagement and children have fun as they learn. For instance, children's emerging interest in bugs, insects and animals is explored through a range of interesting activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has not maintained her first-aid certificate. However, she demonstrates sufficient knowledge to minimise the impact of this on children's welfare and well-being. The childminder is gentle and very calm in her interactions with children. Her attentive and patient practice helps to promote children's emotional well-being. Children frequently laugh and enjoy regular cuddles with the childminder. They sit on her knee as they play, and benefit from her warm and friendly interactions. Children are happy and enjoy their time spent in this relaxed atmosphere.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children make progress from their starting points and acquire some key skills in preparation for their future learning. They concentrate well and persevere. For instance, children repeatedly try until they succeed to catch toy fish with fishing rods. They are active learners and show motivation to learn. Children manage their self-care needs independently, such as toileting and feeding themselves. They make some progress in their development. However, weaknesses in teaching around writing impact on children's progress in this particular area of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500479 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10084207 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 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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