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 Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is inadequate

Children's health is at risk. Children are exposed to second-hand smoke. The childminder chooses to smoke in her garden, while children are present. This is harmful to children's good health. The childminder does not have an adequate understanding of her roles and responsibilities. As a result, she does not meet all of her legal requirements. This includes providing a well-thought-out and impactful curriculum for children. Children do not engage in purposeful learning and no clear thought is put into what they should be learning now and in the future. Despite this, children are happy. They form warm bonds with the childminder and enjoy her presence in their play. The childminder recognises she has much room for improvement, and is keen to begin to raise the standards in the setting.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are calm, kind and welcoming. They greet the inspector with big smiles and show off their tower-building skills. They feel confident and secure with the childminder. Children soak in the childminder's gentle nature and gravitate towards her for cuddles and praise. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder had to close her setting for a considerable time. She feels this has had an impact on her knowledge and confidence within her role and she is keen to rectify this and move forward.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a poor understanding of how young children learn. She does not plan a coherent, sequenced curriculum to support children in meeting their developmental goals. She lacks confidence and needs substantial support to raise the quality of education she delivers. The childminder recognises this but has not yet sought training or advice. As a result, the curriculum provided is not satisfactory. Children play happily, but aimlessly. The childminder is not able to extend children's learning or set appropriate targets for learning. This does not help to prepare children for their future learning, including when they move to primary school. n Partnerships with parents are not effective. The childminder has a friendly relationship with parents but she does not seek to involve them in their children's learning. She does not share necessary information, such as what children are learning, with parents. This means parents are not always equipped

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need to do better?

to further support their children's development at home. n The childminder does not maintain a register of children and their hours of attendance. This means, in the case of an emergency evacuation, she has no accurate information to show which children are in the building. This places children at potential risk. n Although the childminder has made some improvements since her previous inspection, she does not evaluate her practice effectively. Key areas for

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need to do better?

24 March 2022 development are not swiftly identified and rectified by the childminder. For instance, she does not recognise or understand all of her responsibilities within her role. She is unaware of the requirements she must legally adhere to and this is reflected in her practice. The childminder does not obtain mandatory training, such as child protection training. This hinders her capability to fulfil her role, particularly with regards to protecting and teaching children. n The childminder fails to protect children's good health. She smokes in the garden while children are present on the premises. Smoke can be smelt within the kitchen area where children play and eat. Cigarette stubs are discarded next to fabric prams which children use. The childminder has not considered the detrimental effects passive smoking has on young children. This is not supportive of their personal development or safety.

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need to do better?

n Children show that they feel happy. They smile, laugh and show off their skills to the childminder. Some children proudly create structures and persevere until they fit the right shapes into the right holes. When they are successful, children quickly look to the childminder, as they know they will be met with genuine praise and celebration. Children behave very well. They listen, are respectful and follow simple instructions. The childminder listens closely to children and it is clear they feel heard.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not ensured she has the appropriate knowledge to fulfil her responsibilities in keeping children safe. She has not completed a child protection training course as required. She has some basic understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse and what to do if she suspects a child is being mistreated. However, she is unaware of safeguarding concerns within the community and other important aspects of child protection. For instance, the childminder is unaware of the 'Prevent' duty strategy and types of child exploitation. This potentially leaves children at risk. The childminder smokes on the premises with children in attendance. This does not support children's good health.

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Due date

24 March 2022 ensure that no person smokes on the premises when children are, or soon will be, in attendance in order to protect children's good health 29/04/2022

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Due date

undertake child protection training and improve knowledge of how to keep children safe 29/04/2022

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Due date

maintain an accurate record of children on the premises and hours they attend 29/04/2022

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Due date

ensure appropriate information is shared with parents and carers, including what children are learning and how this can be supported further at home. 29/04/2022

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Due date

ensure all children access a broad, well- thought-out curriculum which supports their ongoing development. 29/04/2022

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should:

n improve self evaluation procedures to swiftly identify any areas for development and take prompt steps to improve them, in order to raise the quality of provision for children and fulfil all aspects of your role.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361267 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10193863 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 4 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the Gorton area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued 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 discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n A joint observation of practice was completed by the childminder and the inspector.

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Inspection activities

24 March 2022 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

24 March 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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