Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 1 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Strong, effective partnerships with parents and other providers support complementary care and learning opportunities for children. Therefore, there is a consistent approach, which promotes their well-being and individual development.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder makes regular assessments of their development and plans appropriate activities to extend their knowledge.  Babies' communication and language skills are supported well. The childminder provides a daily commentary of what they are doing. This means that babies hear familiar words to aid their understanding.  The childminder is skilled at enhancing children's physical development, supporting their balance and coordination.  Children are very happy and form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. Consequently, they are settled and actively engaged in learning.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding. She follows effective

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This provision is good

procedures that support children's welfare and protect them from potential harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities to support the youngest children in making independent choices about what they play with are not fully extended.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop the organisation of resources to further enable babies and young children to express and follow their own preferences and interests, for example, by displaying some resources in floor-level, open and shallow baskets to aid their independent access.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and held discussions with her throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including observations and assessments of children's learning, safeguarding policies and procedures, self- evaluation records, training certificates and children's records.  The inspector considered the suitability checks carried out for all adults within the home.  The inspector took into account parent's written views.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder incorporates children's interests into stimulating activities, which means they are keen to take part and are motivated to learn. She tracks individual development to ensure progression. Babies explore different textures of objects, enhancing their curiosity and sensory development. The childminder follows their ideas and responds to their gestures and vocal sounds. This gives babies confidence to play and develops their communication skills. The childminder encourages them to take initial walking steps, supporting their balance and coordination. Children create and climb over obstacle courses, supporting their critical thinking and their physical development. They count and weigh resources in the mud kitchen, investigating as they play. Good teaching means that children are developing key skills to support their future learning. Effective communication with parents enables continuity for children's development.

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good

Effective settling-in arrangements support continuity of care and well-being. The childminder respects children's home routines and individual interests. Consequently, children are happy and form warm supportive relationships with her, enhancing their emotional security. They demonstrate a sense of belonging, exploring the safe, stimulating learning environment. However, opportunities to enable babies and the youngest children to access resources independently are not fully extended. Children's good health is well promoted through daily exercise and nutritious meals. Climbing and balancing on large equipment helps children take appropriate risk in their play. Self-help skills are well fostered. Children use tools and utensils carefully, learning to keep themselves safe. Effective strategies enhance positive behaviour. Outings into the community enhance familiarity and awareness of diversity. Trips to toddler groups support children's personal

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good

confidence and their social development. These skills will help them when they move on to school.

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provision is good

Good safeguarding procedures support children's welfare. The childminder has a clear understanding of the correct procedures to follow to protect children from potential harm. She has a current paediatric first-aid qualification, supporting children's well-being. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. Accurate assessments of children's development enable appropriate next steps for learning to be planned. Strong, effective links with parents and other providers support consistency for children. The childminder enhances her professional development by attending ongoing training. Actions from the previous inspection have been addressed and future development plans are realistic, demonstrating sustained improvement. Parents' views are sought through regular discussion and questionnaires. Their positive comments reflect that they are very happy with the quality of care and children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334530 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 820627 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in the Wythenshawe area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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