Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 May 2015 9 September 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 plans adult-led activities for children, which meet their needs and support them to make good progress in their learning. The resources are age- appropriate and of interest to children. As a result, children have many opportunities to lead their own play.  The childminder is a good role model to children and they form secure attachments with her, which promotes their well-being and independence.  The childminder has attended appropriate safeguarding and child protection training. This means her knowledge and understanding is up to date, which helps her to keep children safe.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and provision and evaluates what is working well, to identify any improvements that need to be made.  The childminder is qualified and experienced and uses her knowledge to provide the children with a rich and challenging environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder is too directive during play and does not give children enough time and space to have a go for themselves.  The childminder does not have fully effective systems in place to provide parents with guidance and information on how they can promote children's learning at home.

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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

 ensure that children are given plenty of time and space to have a go for themselves, when trying actvitites  provide parents with more guidance and information on how they can support their children's learning at home.

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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 discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at observation and assessment records of 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 her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced, and uses her knowledge to plan exciting and interesting activities for children, which are tailored to meet their individual needs. The childminder's setting is well organised with quality play equipment, which ensures that children have access to a wide range of age-appropriate resources. Children make choices throughout the session about what activities they wish to engage in. They are learning about road safety, and the childminder makes this activity interesting by providing related play dough mats, which prompt discussions. The environment is very rich in print and number, which supports children's communication and language development. Children are confident talkers. At times, the childminder does not provide children with enough time during activities to have a go themselves and test out their own ideas. Parents have access to their children's learning records and comment, 'these are a great source of

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who attend. This is good

information'. However, the childminder has not yet implemented effective systems for providing parents with guidance and information on how to promote children's learning at home.

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good

Children have developed good bonds and attachments with the childminder. They are confident with the childminder and invite her to join in with their play. Children's behaviour is very good. Their emotional well-being is promoted and they are independent in their play and personal care. Children are confident and motivated to learn. The childminder is preparing them emotionally for the move to school through regular discussions. Children engage in imaginative play and show care and concern for the dolls, comforting them and feeding them. The childminder has a clear and effective safeguarding policy in place. This details how the childminder helps to keep children safe. Children visit the local park and community daily, as well as shops and children's centres. During this time, they have the opportunity to be active, engage in physical play and socialise with other children. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks that meet their dietary needs.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development and safeguarding requirements. Procedures for carrying out risk assessments are effective. The childminder is committed to offering children in her care a quality learning experience. The childminder reflects on, and evaluates, her practice and provision regularly. She is committed to her professional development and improves her knowledge, understanding and practice through attending regular training courses. She works in partnership with the local authority consultant and local childminders, and effectively uses this as an opportunity to make improvements to her provision. This enhances the learning experiences and opportunities for children. The childminder has established good links with the local primary school. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387865 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 859070 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Levenshulme, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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