Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2015 14 November 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not met 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 provides children with a good range of stimulating and challenging activities. These are adapted to suit the individual needs of each child. This helps children to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children are independent in their learning because the childminder encourages them to do many things for themselves. They are confident to access support from her as she is friendly and approachable.  Children are very content and happy within the childminder's care. It is clear that they have established a warm and trusting relationship with her and their behaviour is good.  The childminder is clear about her role in safeguarding children. She is aware of the action to take and who to contact should she have any concerns regarding their welfare.  The childminder makes positive links with parents and schools. This means that children are well supported when they begin to attend and when they move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to share ideas with parents, to enable them to support their child's learning at home.  The childminder's improvement plans do not always take full account of the views of parents and children.

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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 the already good systems for sharing information with parents to ensure they are aware of ideas about how to support children's learning at home  improve the systems for evaluating practice by including more regular contributions from parents and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the designated rooms and viewed the resources and equipment available to the children.  The inspector spoke with the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including children's records, children's record of development, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises.  The inspector had detailed conversations with the childminder to establish her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and safeguarding procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and develop, which supports her to meet children's needs. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and gathers comprehensive information about children's starting points, individual interests and needs. Children are supported well as the childminder completes regular, accurate assessments of their development. However, the childminder does not always share with parents, ideas for continuing to support this learning at home. The childminder manages the routine of the day to give children a good opportunity to play at their own pace, in an unhurried and relaxed manner. The children play a game together, they take turns, concentrate and cooperate. They are excited to match the cards and discover who is to win the game. The childminder names many resources and asks open-ended questions, which encourage children to think and practise their developing

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who attend. This is good

language skills. The childminder routinely extends children's vocabulary by introducing new words. The childminder prepares children well for their next stage in learning, including school. For example, she teaches them how to form letters correctly.

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good

Children benefit from a welcoming, well-organised and clean environment. Children have a positive relationship with the childminder. The caring, supportive and nurturing environment ensures all children feel valued, safe and secure. Children's self-esteem is extremely high as the childminder continually praises their efforts and achievements. Children are learning to live healthily and their daily routine ensures that children get plenty of exercise. They enjoy playing outdoors in the fresh air, making use of the local park and activity groups. The childminder supports younger children to develop independence skills and begin to manage their own personal needs when they are developmentally ready. She is a good role model. She uses good manners and talks about sharing during her play with children.

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provision is good

The childminder attends regular, relevant training courses. This results in her having a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and meet the learning and development requirements. She regularly reviews any potential risks to children. She ensures that necessary documentation is stored confidentially and is easily available when needed. Improvement plans are in place, but are not always reviewed regularly to include frequent contributions from parents and children. There are robust safeguarding policies in place, which are fully understood by the childminder. She makes good use of the local authority advisers to help evaluate and improve her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304164 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 954244 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 14 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in the Moston area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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