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 (enforcement)

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety and welfare are not assured because there are substantial weaknesses in the childminder's understanding of her responsibilities and her safeguarding knowledge. That said, the childminder is warm and friendly and she develops good attachments with the children in her care. The childminder speaks gently to children and is responsive to their requests, for example when they need to use the toilet or express that they are hungry.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder helps children learn some of the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. Older children are learning to count and divide objects into equal groups. Counting and numbers are incorporated into play throughout the day. The childminder praises children's efforts to count and celebrates their achievements. Children speak well and with confidence. They initiate conversations with the childminder and ask questions. The childminder is warm and friendly and she speaks to children on their level. This helps support children's positive attitudes when she engages with them.

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The provision is inadequate

Resources are very limited, which restricts children's opportunities to extend their play and develop new interests. For example, children play in the role play kitchen area and are keen to prepare and serve food. They use language to recreate roles and experiences in their play. However, there are no pots or plates. Children put handfuls of pasta directly on the stove to cook. When the childminder brings some utensils, children eagerly incorporate these into their role play. This demonstrates how the lack of resources restricts children in their imaginative play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not progressed her professional development to ensure that her knowledge of current legislation and guidance is up to date. She does not provide a quality provision for children and has failed to make sufficient progress since the last inspection to demonstrate she has the capacity to improve. n The childminder has a poor understanding of how to develop a curriculum that develops children's knowledge and skills. She does not plan interesting activities to support children's learning. Despite showing enthusiasm for play, children do not get enough opportunities to develop, and consolidate, their knowledge. This means children do not reach their full potential. n When children bring books to the childminder, she reads to them and they explore the pictures together. The childminder speaks clearly to children and asks open-ended questions. She gives children time to consider her questions,

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need to do better?

formulate a response and speak. This boosts children's speaking confidence and they learn to express themselves clearly. n The childminder has some basic knowledge of the children in her care. However,

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need to do better?

18 October 2023 she does not assess what they know and can do. The childminder has failed to provide parents with a written summary of their child's progress when they are aged between two and three. The childminder has not established a two-way flow of information with other settings children attend to provide continuity in their learning. This is a breach to requirements. n The childminder forms strong links with other childminders in the local area. She meets them and their minded children for outings and play dates, which supports children's socialisation. This helps children to make friends and learn to play together. The childminder speaks kindly to children and has an affectionate bond with them. This helps children to feel secure, and they behave well in the childminder's care. n Overall, children's good health is not well supported. Children get opportunities to visit parks, playgrounds and a local soft-play centre. This helps children to

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extend their physical skills. However, the childminder does not monitor the meals and snacks provided by parents for their children to ensure they have a healthy diet. Children get sugary drinks and snacks when it is time to eat. This means they do not learn about healthy food. Furthermore, this has a negative impact on children's oral health. n The childminder does not maintain records of all the children in her care. She records only a main contact telephone number for children who attend the setting infrequently. The childminder does not retain records for a reasonable length of time after children have left. This is a breach to requirements. n The childminder does not have adequate knowledge of the legal requirements of her registration and her role and responsibilities within them, such as when to notify Ofsted and how to manage children's personal data.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Since the last inspection, the childminder has attended safeguarding training and improved her knowledge. However, there are some areas of understanding that remain weak, such as her understanding of the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder is aware of potential signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands her responsibility to report any concerns. She knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child. The childminder has completed recent paediatric first-aid training. Not all areas of the home that children can access have been adequately assessed for risk to ensure that children's welfare is fully promoted.

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Due date

review children's progress when they are aged between two and three and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas 17/11/2023

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Due date

provide children with healthy, balanced and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks to promote their good health 17/11/2023

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record the required information for every child in your care and retain this information for a reasonable period of time after children have left the setting 17/11/2023

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develop your knowledge about the matters which must be notified to Ofsted 17/11/2023

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develop a secure understanding of your responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulation when managing children's information 17/11/2023

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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 17/11/2023

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take all reasonable steps to ensure children in your care are not exposed to risks by identifying hazards and addressing them in a timely manner 17/11/2023

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enable a regular two-way flow of information with other settings children attend to provide continuity in their learning. 17/11/2023

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18 October 2023 develop your knowledge about how to implement a curriculum that is interesting, ambitious and meets the needs of individual children 17/11/2023

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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. 17/11/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266650 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10280691 Type of provision Childminder Registers 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 9 February 2023

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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 to 5pm all year round. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, 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 The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

18 October 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

18 October 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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