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 Requires improvement

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The provision is inadequate

Despite children being settled and happy in the childminder's home, the quality of education children receive while with the childminder is poor. The childminder knows the children well and can explain what children's current interests are. However, she has a poor understanding of how to support children in their learning. She does not use what she knows about children to plan effectively for their individual learning needs and does not know what she wants children to learn from the activities provided. Consequently, children are not engaged in purposeful and challenging learning experiences that help to build on their knowledge and skills over time.

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The provision is inadequate

Due to the poorly planned curriculum, the childminder does not ensure that her home environment is sufficiently stimulating for children. Often, children wander around with no purpose and lack interest. The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to engage in meaningful play. This has an impact on children's motivation to learn. When children do show some interest, for example, with play dough, there are some tools available for them to use. The childminder does not, however, provide children with the support and interactions they need to build on their learning and development as they play. Children behave nicely and are encouraged to be kind to others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not addressed the weaknesses identified in the quality of education over the last three inspections. This demonstrates a significant weakness in the childminder's ability to improve the education provision for children. Despite completing mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding, she does recognise the weaknesses in practice and, therefore, does not seek meaningful professional development opportunities to address them. As a result, the childminder is unable to plan an effective curriculum that meets the needs of all children. n The quality of education children receive is poor. The childminder does not identify learning intentions for children across the seven areas of learning. Therefore, the quality of teaching is not at a good enough level. This means that children are not making sufficient progress in their overall development. n The childminder has some basic knowledge of children's level of development

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need to do better?

and their current interests. However, she does not consistently make accurate assessments of what children know and can do. As a result, the childminder does not identify appropriate next steps in children's learning and development and is not able to plan suitable and challenging activities for children to make good progress, building on what they know and can do. n Partnership with parents is positive. The childminder welcomes parents into her

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need to do better?

17 July 2025 home and shares feedback with parents about their child's day. Parents comment that they appreciate the photo updates during the day. The childminder knows children and their families well and provides flexible childcare to meet the demands of working parents. n The children that the childminder cares for come from a range of cultural backgrounds. When families first join the setting, the childminder gathers information from parents to find out more about their cultures. The childminder has worked together with parents to learn key words and phrases in their child's home language. This helps children to feel a sense of belonging and value in the childminder's home. n The childminder supports children to understand about personal hygiene. For example, children wash their hands before eating food and after using the toilet. When the childminder asks children to wash their hands, children respond

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positively and follow her instructions. She ensures children wash their hands properly and encourages children to put their paper towel in the bin by themselves. n The childminder offers children opportunities for fresh air and exercise. She takes children out in the local community to visit parks and playgroups, where they mix with other children. However, the childminder is lacking understanding about how this supports the curriculum and children's learning. n The childminder shows warmth towards the children and develops close relationships. When children arrive, the childminder listens to older children chat enthusiastically about their experiences at home. Although teaching is not always targeted effectively for children, they demonstrate they feel comfortable with the childminder and approach her for cuddles.

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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

improve skills and knowledge of how children learn and how to provide good- quality interactions that support learning 14/08/2025

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Due date

17 July 2025 design and implement a well-sequenced and challenging curriculum that helps children make progress in all seven areas of learning 14/08/2025

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Due date

ensure the assessment of children's development is accurate and used effectively to inform the curriculum. 14/08/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429670 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10377815 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 6 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Clay Cross, Derbyshire. She operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. 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 Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 July 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

17 July 2025 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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