Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 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 spent a considerable period of time developing her outdoor area. Children's physical well-being is supported through regular opportunities to play in the stimulating outdoors. They explore in the mud kitchen and delight as they run to the top of the hill in the garden. This promotes their large muscle development.  The childminder plans a variety of exciting and interesting activities that children enjoy. This means that children are eager to participate and get involved. Consequently, they make good progress towards the next stages in their learning and school.  Children thrive and enjoy their time with the childminder because she develops close relationships with them. She joins in with their games and they have fun together. She is warm and friendly, and children are confident and happy. This supports their emotional well-being.  Relationships between the childminder and parents are strong. Parents express great

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This provision is good

satisfaction with the quality of care provided for their children. They comment that the childminder provides a 'home-from-home environment'.  Children are well protected as the childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding them. Therefore, all children have a safe and secure environment in which to play and explore.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to further develop their independence are not fully implemented at snack and meal times.  Children are not able to access all of the books available, to further promote their interest in reading.

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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

 review the organisation of the book area, so that children are able to freely access books, to further promote their interest in reading  develop children's self-help skills and independence, for example, by providing opportunities for children to be involved in the preparation of meals and snacks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor learning environments and viewed all areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the children's progress and achievements. She carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector saw evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, self- evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector 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 promotes children's learning well by providing activities that interest and challenge them. For example, children make superhero masks, choosing from a range of materials, including scissors, sticky tape and string. The childminder encourages children to think critically. She asks purposeful questions, which challenge children to think about alternative ways to attach strings to the mask. This also develops their problem-solving skills. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well, as the childminder displays words in both languages, to develop their understanding of text and written words. A range of activities are provided to support children's writing skills and the childminder has a large variety of books. However, the organisation of the books means they are difficult for children to access.

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good

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Children plant potatoes, peppers and tomatoes, as the childminder explains that these are healthy foods. Furthermore, she provides healthy snacks for children. However, the childminder prepares the food in advance. This means there are missed opportunities for children to become involved in the preparation, to further promote their self-help skills and independence. Nonetheless, children wash their own hands and select from mostly accessible toys and equipment, so there are some opportunities where independence is promoted. Children take age- appropriate risks and learn about safety as they play, carefully anticipating the painted steps. The door handle is high up, out of reach of younger children and the childminder teaches older children not to open the door. Furthermore, the childminder ensures that children wear high-visibility jackets on the walk home from school. This contributes to

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good

their safety and well-being. Children play cooperatively together. They share hats and enjoy wrapping material around themselves and each other. The childminder encourages children to take turns to throw coloured hoops, and they wait for her to help them to pin their picture onto the fence. As a result, behaviour is good.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good awareness of the strengths of her setting and any areas for further development. She uses information from the internet and current magazines, to develop her professional knowledge and continue her own learning. This has a positive outcome on the experiences provided for all children. Furthermore, she attends local childminder groups to share knowledge and skills. The childminder monitors children's progress and shares valuable information with school teachers. This helps to ensure that there is a consistent approach to children's care and learning needs, and any identified gaps are swiftly addressed. The childminder speaks daily with parents and observes children as they play, to find out what they enjoy. She then uses this information, as well as support from the local authority advisor, to continue to make ongoing improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437300 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 953986 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in South Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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