Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 19 January 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Outstanding 1

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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 and exciting activities for the children, which meet their individual needs and support them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has developed secure attachments with the children. Children's emotional well-being is very well promoted, and children are incredibly independent.  The childminder supports children to develop high levels of self-control during activities, and confidence in social situations. Children have an excellent understanding of how to manage risks and challenges relative to their age.  The childminder works effectively with her co-childminder to reflect and evaluate their practice and provision, and implement improvements.  The childminder ensure she helps children gain the skills needed to be ready for school. She has established excellent links with local primary schools, which enables her to prepare children exceptionally well for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The effective systems for working in partnership with parents does not yet fully include information about supporting their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not always encourage the children to take responsibility for the resources and tidy-up after activities.

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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

 strengthen existing good partnerships with parents by providing them with information about how they can support their children's learning at home  encourage children to take ownership of the resources and tidy-up after they have finished an activity, before they move on to a new activity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor environment.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector held meetings with the childminder.  The inspector looked at observation and assessment records of the children.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and adults coming in to contact with the children, the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a well-organised provision with quality play equipment, which ensures that children have access to a wide range of age-appropriate resources. Children are provided with a variety of creative resources, and enjoy making their own individual pieces of work. The childminder encourages children to think critically and answer their own questions, testing out ideas. Children are supported to use resources, such as scissors independently, and the childminder teaches them how to do so safely. The childminder offers continuous support during observations of children as they play, and plans next steps in learning around their interests, which supports them to make good progress in their learning. At times, the childminder does not encourage children to take enough responsibility for the resources, and clears away the resources for them. The childminder shares information with parents verbally and through children's learning files. Parents of

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who attend. This is good

older children are provided with home-learning packs. However, information shared with parents does not yet consistently include guidance about how they can help support their child's learning at home.

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outstanding

Children have established excellent bonds and attachments with the childminder. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder provides children with praise and reassurance. Children's emotional well-being is very well promoted and they are incredibly independent. For example, they direct their own learning and play as they have access to quality resources that can be used in different ways. They develop the confidence and motivation to learn, preparing them emotionally for the move to school. The childminder has established excellent links with the local school. Consequently, children are receiving continuity in learning, and are very well prepared for their next stage in learning. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and is aware of the correct reporting procedures, should she have a child protection concern. Children have ample opportunities to be active and engage in physical play during their daily trips to the park and

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outstanding

community, as well as local shops and farms. This also encourages them to interact with other children, supporting their social development. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals and snacks, which meets their individual dietary needs.

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provision is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. As a result, she has developed a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She regularly reviews risks in the environment to keep her home safe and secure. The childminder is committed to promoting a good quality provision. The childminder regularly reflects and evaluates how well the children are learning. She is working closely with the local authority consultant, and has effectively used this as an opportunity to implement improvements and support her continuous professional development, thereby enhancing the experiences and opportunities she provides for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500254 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 872248 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Chorlton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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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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