Childminder in Manchester

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to sustain improvements to her setting since the previous inspection. Some concerns regarding safety and suitability of the premises remain. For example, the damaged bath panel poses a risk to children should they go into the bathroom to wash their hands. In addition, some areas of the home are not maintained in a good state of repair and are not welcoming for children. n Although the childminder explains that she develops a strong bond with the children in her care, she does not effectively obtain or share all relevant information with parents and other professionals working with children. This includes for children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEN/D). This does not ensure that children's learning and care needs are met. n In addition, the childminder does not demonstrate an appropriate understanding of how to implement an ambitious curriculum for all children, including how to

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This provision does not meet requirements

plan and implement appropriate learning experiences. This means that children do not benefit from accurate assessments that help them to make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and of how to keep children safe from harm. She knows the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and has procedures in place for reporting concerns. n The childminder has accessed some training since her last inspection. She has updated her paediatric first-aid qualification and has also completed a food safety and hygiene course. She has not completed any training relation to enhancing children's learning and development. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to manage children's behaviour effectively. For example, she explains that she considers why children are behaving in certain ways and she has calming strategies in place, such as holding their hands, to help children to begin to regulate their

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This provision does not meet requirements

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

ensure that the premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided. 20/02/2025

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Due date

obtain and share relevant information with parents and other professionals working with children, to enable a regular two-way flow of information and better support children's development, particularly where children may have SEN/D 20/02/2025

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Due date

improve your knowledge and understanding of how to plan and implement appropriate learning experiences in order to provide good quality early years provision that supports children to make progress in their learning and development. 04/04/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546334 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10358306 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 28 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Redcar. She operates all year round from 06:45am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises to assess safety and suitability. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to parents over the telephone and took account of their views. 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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