Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 May 2015 8 June 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 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 knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding practices. She is aware of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. She understands the referral procedure, and knows the steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member.  The quality of teaching is consistently good. Consequently, all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good and better progress across all areas of learning.  A secure settling-in procedure is in place. The childminder spends time getting to know individual children and their families. This means that children settle very well and their emotional and physical well-being are well promoted.  The childminder has robust systems in place for self-evaluation. Improvement plans are sharply focused and include the views of parents, children and other childcare professionals. The childminder's capacity to continually improve, and to bring about

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This provision is good

relevant change, is good.  Partnership working is well fostered. Links with the local children's centre, primary school and local authority are securely in place. Parental partnerships are strong. Parents receive regular newsletters, and are kept well informed of their child's developmental progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for younger children to develop their early sensory skills have not been fully maximised by the childminder.

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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

 provide more opportunities for younger children to develop their early sensory skills, for example, by introducing natural objects and everyday items for them to freely play, explore and investigate with.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, and records of the childminder's, and her assistant's, training.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures, observation and planning documents, self-evaluation forms and children's learning records.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of how children play, learn and develop. As a result, children receive a personalised educational programme, which captures their interest and keeps them motivated to learn. For example, children enjoy playing with various musical instruments. They show great delight in building towers, and become fascinated while splashing in water. However, opportunities for younger children to play with natural objects and everyday items, such as bark, pots and pans has not been fully maximised by the childminder. Children's communication and language skills are given high priority. The childminder introduces new vocabulary to children, skilfully questioning them while they play. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to make various marks with pens, chalk, paints and crayons. This helps children to develop the small-muscle skills that are required to

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who attend. This is good

promote early-writing skills, in readiness for school.

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good

The childminder's care practices are good. She provides children with meaningful praise and reassurance, and encourages them to take appropriate risks during their play. Consequently, children are self-confident and self-motivated individuals who are keen to try new experiences. For example, children are eager to operate new cause and effect toys, and confidently mount low-level climbing apparatus outdoors. Children's good health and well-being are generally well promoted. Children receive healthy, wholesome and nutritious foods. They are kept well hydrated, and have lots of opportunities to be physically active. The childminder provides children with clear, consistent and age- appropriate behavioural expectations. Consequently, children's behaviour is good.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Robust risk assessment procedures are in place, ensuring all areas of the childminder's home are safe and fit for purpose. The childminder attends a variety of training programmes, which impacts well on her teaching practices, and has a positive impact on outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has recently achieved a vocational qualification in childcare, and has gained a better understanding of how young children learn and develop. On rare occasions, the childminder has help from an assistant. She provides perceptive support, mentoring and training to her assistant, and sets him challenging targets during supervision and appraisal meetings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312996 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 856734 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in the Hulme area of Manchester. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification in early years at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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