Childminder in Manchester

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder lacks some understanding of her role and responsibilities, including knowledge of the legal requirements that she must adhere to. While there was no evidence of any breach to ratio requirements on the day of inspection, the childminder acknowledges she was unaware of how to interpret the ratio requirements. The childminder has, on occasion, cared for more children than ratios allow, without applying the exemption to this requirement that ensures the needs of the children are always considered.

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy daily opportunities to go into the garden for fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides a range of equipment that supports children to develop their physical skills. Children are secure in their surroundings and confidently select resources that they enjoy and want to play with. However, the childminder does not consistently plan activities well enough to help children reach their next steps or to extend their learning. As a result, children are not always fully engaged and move frequently between activities.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs and responds appropriately, such as when they need a drink or a snack. However, at times, she becomes distracted during some daily routines, for example preparing lunch. Consequently the childminder does not always intervene promptly enough when children demonstrate some challenging behaviour. Children do, however, show they feel content in the welcoming environment. They develop positive relationships with the childminder and affectionately refer to her as 'aunty'.

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need to do better?

n The quality of teaching is not at a consistently good level. The childminder observes children as they play and knows some of their next steps in learning. However, she does not consistently extend children's knowledge and skills to effectively build upon their previous learning. As a result, children become restless and move frequently between the activities available. This means that although children make some progress, they are not fully supported to make the best possible progress they can. n The childminder supports children's developing speech well. For instance, when she engages with the children in their play, she emphasises keywords during her interactions. She introduces some new vocabulary and models the correct pronunciation of words. This helps to support children's understanding and speaking skills. n The childminder provides children with various opportunities to complete age- appropriate tasks for themselves. For instance, she encourages them to put on

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need to do better?

their own shoes ready for playing outside. Children wash their hands with

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need to do better?

21 July 2022 minimal support when they return from the garden and before lunch. These opportunities ensure children develop some important skills in preparation for future learning. n The childminder uses daily routines to organise the day. However, at times, children are not supported to understand what is expected of them. They find it difficult to follow instructions and do not cooperate well. For example, at lunchtime they find it difficult to sit and wait for their food. They quickly become restless and distracted. This has a negative impact on their behaviour. n Generally, the childminder has some clear expectations for children's behaviour. She is beginning to communicate these to the children and is starting to explain why some behaviours are not acceptable. However, this approach is not yet fully embedded, and she does not always support children to understand why some behaviours are not acceptable.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder communicates daily with parents to share what children have done. Parents feel that their children have made progress since attending the childminder's. They praise the childminder for her caring nature, and they are pleased that their children are happy to attend. n The childminder is passionate about her work and enjoys the interactions she has with children and parents. She keeps all mandatory training up to date, such as first aid and safeguarding. The childminder is keen to develop her skills and knowledge and seeks regular support from the local quality team. However, there is further scope in seeking training opportunities in relation to improving her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and roles and responsibilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's safeguarding knowledge is secure. She understands her role and responsibility in keeping children safe. The childminder is fully aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands the procedures to follow and who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures her safeguarding training is up to date and has recently completed a training course on the role of the designated safeguarding lead.

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Due date

21 July 2022 target training to improve knowledge of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, including roles and responsibilities. 08/08/2022

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should:

n review the organisation of some daily routines to ensure that children are supported to understand what is expected of them n have consistently high expectations for children's behaviour and help children to learn to manage their own behaviour n plan and provide children with purposeful and challenging experiences, to help develop their knowledge and skills more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2567593 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10239262 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in January 2020. She lives in the Gorton area of Manchester. The childminder operates between 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and personal holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and about how she uses the premises to care for the children's well-being and safety. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed children playing and discussed their learning and development with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents verbally and in their written comments. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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