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 Inadequate

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder generally provides activities she knows the children are interested in and enjoy playing with. However, her knowledge of how to plan an ambitious curriculum is not yet strong enough. The childminder does not specifically plan activities to support her identified next steps in children's learning. She does tailor activities precisely enough to help build on children's experiences to support their learning further. At times, younger children struggle to focus during activities. As a result, they quickly move between activities before consolidating any of their learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Nevertheless, children are happy and settled and enjoy the company of the childminder. The childminder helps to build on some aspects of their learning, such as their imaginative skills. Children pretend to make cups of tea and hand out the cups to the childminder and visitors. The childminder talks to children during their play as one way to support their communication and language development. She also helps children learn how to tidy away the toys ready for mealtimes. They know to put toys back into the designated baskets and boxes to make the floor free from trip hazards.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has addressed most of the actions raised at her previous inspection. She has completed recent training to widen her knowledge of the early years foundation stage framework. However, the changes in her practice to implement this new knowledge are still in its infancy. Additionally, she has not built on her knowledge and skills to help support children's learning, particularly those who are very young. Consequently, these children do not always receive the support they need to further their learning. n The childminder helps to raise children's self-esteem and confidence. She regularly praises children by, for example, saying, 'Well done' and 'Good job'. This encourages children to have another go as they attempt to fit lids onto self- inking stampers. n The childminder supports children's physical development. She encourages children to practise filling and emptying containers. Children use their hands to

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grab and pick out objects and then put them in another container on the settee. n The childminder's curriculum is not ambitious enough to support children's learning. For example, although the childminder provides activities that she knows the children like to play with, she does think carefully enough about how she can support and extend children's learning further. n The childminder does not purposefully plan or tailor activities and experiences for individual children. As a result, children do not learn as much as they can. Children quickly move from one activity to another as they lack concentration.

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need to do better?

6 December 2023 n The childminder helps to develop children's communication and language skills. She provides a running commentary as she plays with the children. She repeats words clearly for children to listen to as one way to build on their range of vocabulary. n The childminder has a positive working partnership with parents. She regularly shares information about what children have been playing with. However, the childminder does not always gather enough information about each child's home experiences to build on these further. n The childminder is clear on her expectations of children. Children are familiar with routines and generally behave well. However, sometimes, they become frustrated and throw toys. The childminder is clear and patient as she reminds children of what is acceptable behaviour. She uses appropriate strategies to re- engage children back into their play. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. She helps them to

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need to do better?

make choices in their play. The childminder ensures that children have access to a range of appropriate toys and activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed relevant child protection training in order to keep her knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding practices up to date. She is secure in the procedures she must follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. This includes any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme views and ideas. The childminder ensures her home and garden is safe for children to play in. She completes daily risk assessments of the environment and takes action to minimise hazards to children. The childminder supervises children closely during their play and daily routines, such as mealtimes.

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Due date

undertake professional development to improve knowledge and skills to support children's learning and improve the quality of education to help them make good or better progress 09/01/2024

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Due date

plan and implement a clear and ambitious curriculum to support all children's ongoing learning and development 09/01/2024

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Due date

6 December 2023 tailor activities and experiences more precisely to meet children's individual learning needs. 09/01/2024

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should:

n gather more information from parents about children's achievements away from the setting to promote a more holistic approach to the planning of activities and experiences to support children's ongoing learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377476 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10303784 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 10 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Spondon, Derby. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents as discussed with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

6 December 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

6 December 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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