Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date: 4 October 2022 - 1 December 2022

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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 Outstanding

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder works with two other co-childminders or an assistant. Despite some weaknesses in the organisation of the provision, children arrive at the setting happily, with a confident smile. They take their own coats off and start to play with the resources set out by childminders. There are sufficient resources indoors, such as shapes to sort, paper to make marks and a toy kitchen to play in. However, the childminder does not always support children to gain as much as possible from their play opportunities. This is due to the childminder's curriculum and planning not focusing sharply enough on children's individual learning needs. Nevertheless, children are content, safe and secure in the setting. They have good relationships with the childminders and enjoy spending time here.

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The provision requires improvement

Children regularly visit the park. Toddlers walk and are encouraged to run in a safe environment, developing balance and coordination. They climb and swing, taking risks supported by the childminders to keep safe. In a wooded area, they are encouraged to remain quiet in order to spot squirrels. Children hunt together for leaves and twigs, bringing them back to the setting to glue onto paper and create pictures. Children wear appropriate outdoor clothing, such as wellingtons. This means they can splash in puddles and have fun investigating disappearing water. Children are keen to explore shredded paper and discover hidden autumnal objects. For example, acorns and twigs are introduced by the childminder. The number of acorns they find are counted, modelling numbers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works well with her co-childminders and assistant. However, the childminder has not ensured that she is operating in line with the requirements for registration as a childminder. Furthermore, the childminder has not notified Ofsted of one of the co-childminders and the assistant that she works with. However, the childminder demonstrates that she is willing to work with Ofsted to register or operate correctly. n The childminder has not considered whether there is sufficient space to meet the needs of the young children present when working with other childminders or the assistant and increasing the number of places they offer. Young children generally all play in a designated playroom, with equipment selected for them by the childminders or assistant. Children are not always given enough opportunity to develop their independence skills and choose what they want to play with. n Children join in singing nursery rhymes. The childminder encourages younger

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children to join in with the actions. The children engage well with the childminder, developing confidence to sing and manipulate fingers at the same time. However, during children's play, the childminder does not always introduce new language or model sentence structures to support all children with their

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4 October 2022 speech and language development. n Some children are confident to talk to the inspector, saying they love the food and there is always something to do. Children are aware of healthy food, and the childminder provides a healthy, balanced diet, taking account of any dietary requirements. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the impact that the COVID- 19 pandemic has on some children. She has an effective settling-in procedure in place and supports children's emotional well-being. The childminder selects toys for children to play with which match their interests, such as jigsaws. However, the childminder does not always plan purposeful learning experiences that support children to develop high levels of engagement and involvement in activities. n Children access the garden, using steps confidently. The childminder supports babies to use push along toys to aid their walking. Children throw and chase

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small coloured balls. The childminder encourages children to catch, chase and find a particular colour, helping them to learn the names of colours. Children's physical development is promoted. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and enjoy a good relationship with her. They like to look at children's learning journeys and receive daily verbal and written communication. Parents feel their children are more confident in social situations and have made friends at the childminder's setting. n To promote equality and diversity, children celebrate different festivals, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. They compare the celebrations, finding out similarities and differences. Dressing-up clothes from different cultures are available to try on, and children shop for food, cook and taste it. Children learn about different faiths and cultures and to respect everyone.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that a risk assessment of the premises is completed daily, and the setting is well maintained. The childminder has a good knowledge of the indicators of child abuse. She knows to whom she should report any concerns if she suspects any form of abuse. Internet access is limited, and children are taught about online safety, using tablets and mobile phones. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid certificate and demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to administer first aid. The childminder obtains permission from parents before taking children on trips. Children learn how to cross roads safely.

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Due date

organise the indoor space in a way that ensures there is sufficient space to meet the care and learning needs of the number and ages of children present 16/01/2023

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Due date

plan and implement a curriculum that helps all children to make consistently good progress across the early years foundation stage, and with increased focus on children's communication and language development. 16/01/2023

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should:

n consistently consider how to promote the learning of every child when planning activities so that they are able to make the most of the experiences provided n improve opportunities for children to develop the characteristics of effective learning, including the ability to make independent choices, and to explore and expand their own play ideas and thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500537 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10234552 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 9 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 5 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and works with two other registered childminders or an assistant at her co-childminder's home address in Burnage, Manchester. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for one week in the summer and one week at Christmas. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspectors discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspectors about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspectors carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspectors. n Children spoke with the inspectors during the inspection. n The inspectors observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

4 October 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

4 October 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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