Childminder in Manchester

Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n Children's safety and welfare is compromised because the childminder does not monitor the quality of her provision well enough. This means a number of legal requirements are not met. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of several significant events since her last inspection. This includes new household members, a change to the childminder's health and the use of an existing household member as her assistant. These failures to notify Ofsted of significant events means that Ofsted have not been able to complete required suitability checks. n The childminder has not fully addressed the action set at the last inspection. As a result, required documentation, including a record of the hours that children are in the care of the childminder, is not maintained. Written policies are not available for inspection and are not shared with parents. n The childminder has updated her first-aid training. However, there have been

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times when she has left minded children in the care of someone who does not hold a paediatric first-aid certificate, for example, when children are collected from school. This places children at risk should first-aid treatment be required. This also means that there are times when children are not within sight or hearing of the childminder. During the inspection, the childminder confirmed she understood that this put the children at risk and she would ensure that she was always present when children are being cared for. n The childminder does not have a sufficient knowledge and understanding of child protection issues or the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Additionally, she is unsure of the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a member of the household. n The childminder's knowledge of the learning and development requirements is

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limited. She comments that it is a long time since she has cared for any children in the early years age range. The childminder is unable to demonstrate how she would implement each area of learning to fully support children's learning and development. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she provides an inclusive service and that she would never treat any child less well than another because of their race, religion, home language, family background, gender or special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Through discussion and during a tour of the premises, the childminder demonstrated that she is able to affectively identify and take steps to minimise potential hazards. This helps to keep children safe within her home.

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This provision does not meet requirements

2 February 2022 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

ensure Ofsted are provided with the necessary information for all household members to enable suitability checks to be carried out 07/02/2022

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Due date

ensure children are usually within sight and hearing and always within sight or hearing 03/02/2022

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attend a child protection training course that will enable you to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect 28/02/2022

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gain a secure knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against yourself or a member of the household 28/02/2022

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maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance. 03/02/2022

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2 February 2022 increase knowledge and understanding of child development and the learning and development requirements to ensure each area of learning and development is implemented through planned, purposeful play to fully support children's learning when needed 28/02/2022

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devise and follow a written child protection policy to safeguard the children you look after from abuse or neglect, this relates to Childcare Register requirements 28/02/2022

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devise a written complaints policy, this relates to Childcare Register requirements 28/02/2022

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Due date

provide parents with copies of your safeguarding and complaints policies, this relates to Childcare Register requirements. 28/02/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385656 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10193774 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 3 Date of previous inspection 3 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 premises and explained her risk assessment. n The inspector questioned the childminder to establish her knowledge and understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she would meet the care and learning needs of children.

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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

2 February 2022 2 February 2022 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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