Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans purposeful play, which includes a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning.  Children are developing independence. They are learning how to manage their own needs, such as toileting and feeding themselves.  The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of how to protect and safeguard children. This is evident through effective practice and procedures.  Children are happy and relaxed in her home. This is because they have developed good bonds with the childminder who offers them lots of meaningful praise.  The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and care routines. This ensures their physical needs and emotional well-being are supported.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does always provide opportunities for parents to share detailed information about children's learning at home.  Children are not always able to independently access a range of tools and equipment that they can freely explore and experiment with in order to be creative.

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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

 extend the partnerships with parents so that they have greater opportunities to share more information about what their child is learning at home  enhance the opportunities for children to freely access a range of media and materials to enable them them to have time to explore and experiment with making marks, colour and texture.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the planning documentation,and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector also took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development across all areas of learning. She supports children's interests well. For example, she plays alongside children as they use their imagination to act out scenarios. She extends this play by asking open-ended questions to enhance their speaking skills and by sensitively listening and letting children lead the play. For example, she pretends to help fly a helicopter and asks children what she needs to do next and then follows their instructions. Consequently, children develop good imaginative skills and are self-motivated in their play. However, a range of media and materials are not accessible to children. Therefore, children are not given time to be creative and explore these resources independently. Children learn numbers through their play as they count how many carrots they need to feed the imaginary pet rabbit. Children have free access to a range of books

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who attend. This is good

and enjoy sitting with the childminder, as she reads to them. They listen to stories with increasing attention and ask questions about the stories. This helps children to gain the necessary skills needed for their next stage in learning. The childminder has recently improved her planning and assessment systems to ensure children make good progress in all areas. However, this is not yet fully developed. It does not always include opportunities for parents to share their observations about their children's learning at home. The childminder will then be able to use this information to contribute to the planning to further support the next steps in children's learning.

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good

Children are confident and are encouraged to put on their coats and tidy away toys. This promotes their self-care skills. The childminder regularly visits local toddler groups to support the children to socialise with larger groups of children, which supports children with their move to school. Children have formed secure attachments with the childminder and they are happy and relaxed. She is kind and caring and has clear expectations. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks and encourages children to drink water throughout the day. Children enjoy playing outside in her garden and regularly visit the local park. This all supports them to develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder holds a first-aid qualification, so she is able to respond appropriately to accidents or emergencies.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She completes risk assessments of her home and any outings and ensures she take steps to reduce any hazards. The childminder effectively evaluates her practice. She identifies areas to improve her setting, in order to benefit the children in her care. The childminder is proactive in keeping up-to-date with training This means she has a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of the requirement to work with other settings that children might attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361267 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 904795 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the Gorton area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am 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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