Childminder, Out-of school day care in Manchester

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and the other children attending before and after school. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder collects children from outside of their classroom. At the end of the day, parents wait in the childminder's front garden when they collect their children. Everyone has adapted to this and information is effectively passed between the school, childminder and parents each day.

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This provision meets requirements

Children happily follow the childminder's clear routines. They know that they go for a walk in the local park straight after school. This provides children with exercise in the fresh air and an opportunity for the childminder to reinforce road safety information. Children also have a chance to talk about their day at school.

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This provision meets requirements

Children know the childminder's expectations for their behaviour and how they should treat each other. Their behaviour is excellent, and they are very kind and caring. Children work together in small groups and there is a feeling of purpose and collaboration. For example, some of the children are tasked with setting the table for dinner, others start to set up a game of bingo. Older children sit with younger children and enjoy reading books together. This builds children's confidence in their early reading skills and helps to develop a love of reading.

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need to do better?

n The childminder attends local authority forums to update her on the latest issues and best practice. These provide national updates on topics, such as oral hygiene or health and safety. They also focus on aspects of teaching, for example developing children's speech and language. The childminder also attends training as part of her work at a local school. This refreshes her practice in aspects, such as behaviour management. The childminder has identified that she would like to develop her understanding of technology and social media. She wants to be able to support children more fully in learning how to keep themselves safe online. n The childminder understands the ratios she needs to maintain. She provides flexible childcare for parents who have shift work. She has a clear system which helps her manage who can attend and she can quickly identify who is over or under eight years old. n Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides. A number of

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need to do better?

parents have had several children attend the childminder's setting. One states that he, 'cannot fault her'. The reception class teacher also says that the childminder is very supportive of the school and the reception class children she cares for.

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need to do better?

19 January 2022 n The childminder introduces children to a wide range of freshly prepared meals, which the children really enjoy. The childminder cooks meals from her cultural background. The children look forward to watching her cook the dahl and comment on how the roti, a type of flat bread, puffs up as it cooks. Mealtimes are social occasions. Children talk about their day and their plans for the rest of the evening. n Children are very well behaved, and the atmosphere is calm and relaxed. They understand the simple rules which help keep everyone safe. For example, when on a walk they stop at the next corner for everyone to catch up, or walk on the line at the edge of the road when there is no pavement. On returning home, they know they need to sanitise or wash their hands. They understand that the windows are open to improve ventilation, which is important to reduce the risk of catching COVID-19. n Children are provided with a good range of activities to choose from. A number

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need to do better?

of games, for example bingo, encourage children to play together and support their understanding of numbers. The childminder regularly visits the library and refreshes the range of books provided. She ensures there are fiction and information books. The childminder provides books that cover the children's interests and topics being discussed at school, for instance books on climate change. This allows her to support children's learning at school and build on children's confidence to use books and practise their early reading skills. n The children are encouraged to have a sense of pride in their community. For example, on their walk they pick up any rubbish and put it in the bin. They decorate stones and hide these in the local park for others to find and enjoy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of what would be a safeguarding concern. She understands the importance of reporting any concerns promptly. She knows what to do should an allegation be made about herself or a member of her family. She undertakes regular safeguarding training. This is locally sourced through the local authority childminder training, and through her work in a local school. The training provides her with very appropriate updates on issues which cover school-age children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365242 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10193089 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 12 March 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Chorlton-cum-Hardy. She operates during term time only from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the house which were used for childminding. She discussed how she organised the care of the children during the before- and after-school provision. n The inspector accompanied the childminder when she collected the children from school and when both the childminder and children went for a walk in the park. The inspector observed the children playing and their interactions with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the children and took account of their views. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the register and documents which establish the suitability of family members.

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Inspection activities

n Parents shared their views about the childminder and the inspector took account of all their views.

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Inspection activities

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

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