Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2015 19 July 2010

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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

 The childminder plans interesting activities, which cover all the areas of learning and development. As a result, children are being challenged and are making good progress.  Children are well protected while in the care of the childminder. This is because the childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding matters. She effectively implements her robust policies and procedures and carries out regular risk assessments to ensure children's safety.  Partnerships with parents are very good. Children benefit from continuity in their care and development as the childminder and parents successfully work together to support children's learning and share relevant information about their progress.  The childminder has positive relationships with the children. She takes time to get to know them well. As a result, children are confident in the setting and their emotional needs are well met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities during adult-led activities to extend children's learning. This means that their critical thinking skills are not always fully promoted.  The childminder does not always allow the older children to develop their self-care and independence skills fully. This means that they are not fully prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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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

 enhance children's learning even further during adult-led activities by encouraging them to work problems out for themselves  develop children's self-care and independence further, in regard to their dressing skills, so they are even better prepared for their next stage of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding, risk assessments and self-evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of comments and notes given to the childminder.  The inspector carried out a tour of the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder understands how children learn and adapts her learning styles to suit the abilities of the children. A variety of teaching techniques are used to ensure that all children make good progress. However, during adult-planned activities, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to challenge learning. For example, while discussing a variety of objects, the childminder does not ask children to consider why the objects are heavy or light. This means that their critical thinking skills are not always fully promoted. The childminder provides a stimulating and challenging educational programme of activities, which supports children in making good progress. For example, children develop their mathematical skills as they are encouraged to count the plates needed for snack time. She

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who attend. This is good

praises children's efforts as they describe the pictures on the cards during a matching activity. This fosters their self-esteem and confidence and promotes communication and language skills.

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good

Children settle very quickly in the warm, welcoming atmosphere created by the childminder. Children's physical skills are promoted in the setting as they have daily access to the outdoors in the garden. The childminder takes children out to places in the community, such as the local library. This provides children with new experiences and opportunities to interact with other children and adults. Children behave well because they receive positive praise and encouragement. Also, the childminder is quick to remind children of her expectations when required. The childminder ensures that children maintain good hygiene procedures as she supervises them to wash their hands after playing outside or before meals. Children are encouraged to be independent as they are able to select resources in the environment. However, on some occasions, the childminder limits children's independence skills by putting outdoor weather clothing on for them

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good

before going outside to play. This means that they are not always fully prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder's good understanding of the learning and development requirements allows her to carefully track the progress of children. This means that if external support is required, it is looked for quickly. The childminder accesses further training to extend her knowledge of how children learn. She has effective systems in place to improve the quality of her provision. Actions and recommendations agreed at the last inspection have been addressed. This means that she has the capacity to improve this already good provision. The childminder seeks feedback from parents and carers regarding the care she provides. They speak very positively about the childminder, commenting on the quality of care provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407076 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 875317 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Stockport, Manchester. The childminder works with her daughter who is also a registered childminder. 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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