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 Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children are generally well cared for. However, there are weaknesses to the management of this provision. The childminder does not have a robust knowledge and understanding of some of her policies and procedures. As a result, she does not consistently implement her medications policy or follow procedures for recording all medications administered.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder forms close bonds with children. She values each family and warmly welcomes them into her setting each day. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging and they enjoy their time at the childminder's. Children sit and play with their friends. They seek out the childminder when they need comfort or cuddles, showing they feel safe and secure in her care. In the main, the childminder plans an exciting curriculum that follows the children's interests and helps to build on their current knowledge. However, at times aspects of the curriculum are not sequenced well enough. For example, the curriculum for mathematics is not always well sequenced. As a result, children can become confused in this aspect of their learning, which does not always support their development in this area.

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The provision requires improvement

Children behave well. They are learning to follow instructions and understand the childminder's expectations. For instance, children know to wait patiently for their peers to take their turn and share the resources. The childminder is a positive role model to children. She models respectful behaviours and re-enforces good manners. This helps children to develop good social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has policies and procedures in place in line with the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. However, she does not always follow these. For example, at times she does gather key information regarding the child's need for medication, nor does she fully complete the medication forms after administering medication, despite this being a requirement. While this breach has not significantly impacted children, this oversight does compromise children's health. n The childminder has a clear curriculum intent in place. However, at times, the curriculum for mathematics is not planned in a logical sequence. Therefore, some children are not building on what they already know and can do before moving on to more complex concepts. n Generally, the childminder interacts with children well. She engages in conversations with children, asking them questions as they play. The childminder

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need to do better?

introduces new words, such as the names of fruits and vegetables, as children play in the pretend kitchen. However, during some interactions, children are not

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need to do better?

26 February 2025 always given time to think and respond. Consequently, children are not consistently supported with their communication and emerging speech and language skills. n Children are given ample opportunities to develop a positive understanding of equality and diversity. They engage in craft and art activities to support their understanding of festivals and events that are celebrated in their families and the wider community. For example, the childminder speaks to children about Ramadan while children decorate pictures of their place of worship and celebrating love when exploring Valentine's Day. This helps children develop a good sense of self and respect for others. n The childminder supports children to practise self-care skills. They wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. The childminder encourages children to self-serve their meals and peel their own fruits. Furthermore, children

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are beginning to develop an awareness of good oral health as they brush their teeth after meals and discuss the importance of doing this correctly. n Children enjoy playing with a range of resources. They take ownership of their environment, selecting items and tidying them away when they have finished. The childminder supports children in their play, discussing shapes and colours as children build constructions with magnetic shapes. This means children can express their creativity with confidence. n The childminder regularly reviews and reflects on her provision. She seeks the views of any assistants and parents to consider ways to improve her practice and outcomes for children. The childminder uses her evaluation to plan training sessions for her and any assistants she works with to ensure mandatory requirements are met. n The childminder works closely with families to gather information about what

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need to do better?

their children can do and how they learn best. She uses this information to help her plan a varied menu of activities that support children's interests and individual needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

26 February 2025 obtain clear details from parents of children's need for medication, ensuring written permission is received prior to administering medicines and accurate written records are kept and shared with parents each time a medication is administered. 28/03/2025

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should:

n provide a sequenced curriculum for mathematics to help children develop their skills and build on what they already know and can do n strengthen interactions with children to consistently support their speech and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542195 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10368157 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the Moss Side area of Manchester. She provides childcare Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 6pm, term time only. She holds a level 3 qualification and works alongside an assistant. The childminder offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder led the inspector on a learning walk and told the inspector about what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder conducted a joint observation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder share some documentation with the inspector, including evidence of the suitability of persons working as assistants.

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Inspection activities

26 February 2025 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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