Childminder in Manchester

Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder demonstrates poor knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She does not identify signs for concern and does not know the right agencies or appropriate procedures she must follow to report those concerns. In addition, the childminder does not have a relevant and up to date written safeguarding and child protection policy that meets the requirements of the Childcare Register. n The childminder has not kept her knowledge and professional development up to date to be able provide a good quality service for children and follow appropriate procedures. For example, the childminder does not demonstrate a secure knowledge of what must be notified to Ofsted. This means children's safety is compromised. n The childminder demonstrates poor knowledge of children's learning and development. She does not have the appropriate knowledge to implement a curriculum that is ambitious, sequenced and meets the needs of all children.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Furthermore, she does not show a secure understanding of how to identify, plan and support children's next steps. For example, the childminder says that to prepare children to go to school she would teach them to do mathematical additions. This means children do not receive a good and relevant quality of education to support their learning. n The childminder has poor awareness of who to contact or where to get further support for children with specific needs. For example, she is not confident about who to contact in the local authority to get support with speech delays. This means children do not get the extra support they need to make good progress in their development. n The childminder shows appropriate understanding of how to risk assess the environment to make it safe for children. She shows that she recognises risks and puts things in place to safeguard children. For example, making sure the garden shed is always locked and protecting the floor with soft padding, so

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This provision does not meet requirements

children do not hurt themselves if they fall. n The childminder explains how she would provide information for parents about their child's day and development through pictures and arranging discussions. She gathers information about children before they start to get to know them better. This helps children settle and feel secure. n The childminder shows some understanding of how to support children's behaviour and emotional well-being through appropriate behaviour management strategies. This helps children understand what is expected of them and learn right from wrong from an early age. n The childminder shows appropriate awareness of the right procedures to safely administer medication to children or deal with emergencies, such as accidents or individual health needs. This means children are kept healthy in the setting.

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This provision does not meet requirements

9 February 2023 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

gain an understanding of the local safeguarding partners procedures and who to contact to report concerns about a child or allegations made against anyone living or working in the premises 03/03/2023

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Due date

improve awareness of safeguarding issues to enable you to identify signs and concerns of abuse and respond in a timely and appropriate way 03/03/2023

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improve awareness of the 'Prevent' duty to enable you to identify when a child might be at risk of radicalisation and report it to the appropriate agency without delay 03/03/2023

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undertake relevant and appropriate professional development opportunities to ensure children have access to good quality learning and development experiences and you remain up to date with changes in the early years foundation stage 03/03/2023

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develop your knowledge about the matters which must be notified to Ofsted 03/03/2023

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create and maintain a safeguarding and child protection policy that is up to date and clearly states the right procedures to take in order to safeguard children 03/03/2023

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develop your knowledge about how to implement a curriculum that is interesting, ambitious and meets the needs of individual children 03/03/2023

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develop your understanding of how to identify children's next steps and use that information to provide relevant and appropriate learning opportunities 03/03/2023

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improve your awareness of external agencies, where you can get support from for children with individual needs. 03/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266650 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10238958 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 1 Date of previous inspection 11 February 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides care for children Monday to Friday, from 8am until 5pm all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of including parents and other professional agencies in children's learning and development. n The inspector and the childminder held discussions around safeguarding and child protection issues. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas where childminding takes place and discussed how these are used by the children.

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Inspection activities

9 February 2023 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

9 February 2023 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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Inspection activities

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