Childminder in Manchester

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is inadequate

The curriculum is not fit for purpose. The childminder does not understand what children need to learn to help them succeed. Although children take part in some activities, such as blowing bubbles in the garden, this does not extend their learning. Activities have no clear learning intentions and there is little stimulation for children. As a result, children lack motivation in their learning and their levels of engagement are low. Assessments of what children know and can do are inaccurate. The childminder does not complete the required progress check for children aged two years. Consequently, she does not know how well children are progressing or whether they need additional support. This puts children at a significant disadvantage.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not safe. Child protection procedures, such as the mobile phone policy, are not implemented. The childminder provides little support to her assistants to ensure they can promote children's care, learning and well-being. Suitability checks have not been completed on a household member to determine their suitability. The childminder has a high number of children on roll and is unable to demonstrate how she will meet the adult-to-child ratios. Furthermore, the childminder does not have required records for some children, such as medical information and emergency contact details. These weaknesses have a detrimental impact on children's health, safety and well-being.

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need to do better?

n The quality of provision has declined significantly since the previous inspection. The childminder has not kept her knowledge of the requirements up to date. As a result, she has failed to meet some of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and she does not provide an adequate standard of education. n The childminder does not have a clear understanding of child development or how to support children's learning. For example, very young children are expected to learn letters of the alphabet and counting. This does not help to build children's knowledge and skills in a logical way, which hinders their learning and progress. n The childminder has focused her energies on creating a spacious outdoor playroom. The room is clean and warm which provides comfort for children. However, the resources, such as books and activities provided in the playroom, do not ignite children's curiosity and enjoyment. At times, children display no

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need to do better?

energy and just sit quietly disengaged. n Children do not develop a positive attitude to learning due to lack of engagement, which hinders their learning. When children display glimmers of interest, for example by using their hands in a 'high five' gesture, the adults respond with the same gesture. They have not given enough thought to how

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need to do better?

25 May 2021 this gesture can be used to extend children's learning, such as widening their vocabulary. n The childminder and her assistants do not work as a cohesive team. The childminder has not ensured the assistants have the basic skills required to meet the needs of children. Consequently, the assistants lack direction and offer little interaction with children. n The childminder seeks information from parents about their children's dietary preferences. She provides home-cooked meals or children bring meals from home, which means their parents know what they are eating. A variety of fresh fruit is available, which helps to encourage children to eat healthy snacks. One parent expressed delight that her child now eats pineapple. n The childminder's assessments of children's capabilities are inaccurate. Furthermore, she has not completed the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. This means parents are not given accurate

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information about their children's progress and health visitors are not alerted if there are any concerns. n The childminder has a high number of children on roll, which exceeds the required adult-to-child ratios. She has not considered the impact this would have on children's health and safety should all children attend for their contractual hours. The childminder does not demonstrate an awareness of this potential risk. n The childminder has not ensured a safe and efficient management of her childminding provision. She does not have records for some children, such as their names, date of birth, emergency contact numbers, parents' details or medical information. These omissions significantly compromise children's health and well-being in the event of an emergency.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not understand her responsibility to keep children safe. She has not provided Ofsted with required information about an adult household member, which means their suitability cannot be verified. The childminder's mobile phone policy is not implemented in practice. During the inspection, an assistant spent most of her time using her mobile phone. This significant concern went unchallenged until the inspector intervened. The childminder has completed child protection training but her knowledge is weak. She has not kept a record of child protection concerns and is unclear of the procedures to follow. This combination of weaknesses has a detrimental impact on children's safety.

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Due date

demonstrate how the adult-to-child ratios will be maintained to meet the needs of all children and ensure their safety 17/06/2021

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demonstrate how the indoor space requirements meet the needs of all children who may attend at any one time 17/06/2021

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ensure records relating to all minded children are readily available and include required information, such as the child's name, parents' details, health requirements and emergency contact details 17/06/2021

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Due date

provide Ofsted with information about an adult household member so suitability checks can be completed on this individual 17/06/2021

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Due date

increase awareness of the procedures to follow in relation to all child protection matters 17/06/2021

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Due date

ensure the safeguarding policy that covers the use of mobile phones is understood by assistants and fully implemented to ensure children's safety and well-being 17/06/2021

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Due date

make sure assistants are provided with support and development opportunities, so they understand the requirements of their role and are competent to meet the needs of children. 17/06/2021

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the areas of learning and how children learn 01/07/2021

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Due date

25 May 2021 make sure children have access to a broad curriculum so they can acquire knowledge and skills to help them become successful learners 01/07/2021

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Due date

complete a progress check when children are aged between two and three years and provide parents with a written summary of their children's development, including any areas where their progress is less than expected. 01/07/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536354 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10108259 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 16 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Clayton, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to one parent. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the child protection policies. n The inspector observed the quality of education and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including training certificates and children's records.

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Inspection activities

25 May 2021 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

25 May 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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