Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2015 14 May 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 is highly skilled and sensitive in supporting children to form secure emotional attachments. This provides an exceptionally strong base for them to develop their independence and to explore.  The childminder provides the children with a wealth of opportunities to experience the outdoor environment, learn about the world around them and practise their physical skills.  The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification. The quality of teaching is good as she provides a broad range of interesting and challenging activities. Therefore, children of all ages are consistently occupied and engaged in their play and are making good progress.  The childminder's knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements are thorough. As a result, children's safety is given the highest priority as safe practice is firmly embedded; this helps ensure that children are kept safe and

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This provision is good

protected from harm.  The childminder effectively evaluates the provision, which enables her to identify what she can do to bring about continuous improvement.  Partnerships with other providers that children attend are effective. The childminder shares information to complement children's learning and to meet their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet share all possible information with parents about how they could support their child's learning at home, to promote this even further.

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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 systems for sharing information with parents, in order to give them even more support to promote their children's further learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and children's learning with the childminder. She looked at a selection of children's records, planning information, suitability checks and qualification certificates.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a broad range of challenging activities that engage children's interests. Children's enjoyment of exploring dry sand is further enhanced when the childminder introduces additional resources. Children flap their arms with delight as the childminder encourages them to observe the changes in texture and appearance. Children initiate their own ideas as they mix and mould and pretend to make dinner, developing their imagination and coordination skills. The childminder actively involves herself in children's play. Her warmth and animated manner engage older children easily in conversations, and younger children are keen to repeat simple words and sentences. The childminder completes meaningful, good quality observations and assessments. She uses this information to track and plan for children's continued development and ensures they continue to make good progress. The childminder works closely with parents and they are

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who attend. This is good

kept well informed of their children's development and activities. There is, however, potential to work together even more effectively, for example, by sharing imaginative, targeted ideas with parents to support children's learning at home.

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outstanding

All children show an extremely strong sense of belonging and have formed excellent relationships with the childminder. They thoroughly enjoy exploring the highly stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a result, children are excited and motivated to learn and they eagerly join in activities. The extensive range of high-quality resources and equipment enables them to investigate and develop their ideas and interests, as they learn through hands-on experience. The childminder has a superb approach to guiding children to become more independent. They confidently manage a wide range of self-care skills and develop their knowledge of healthy lifestyles. They prepare their own lunch using nutritious healthy ingredients. Children demonstrate extremely good manners as they are encouraged and independently say 'please' and 'thank you'. Rules and boundaries are consistent and children respond exceptionally well, demonstrating how they are

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outstanding

learning behavioural expectations. This helps children to develop important attitudes towards learning, which prepare them well for school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility in safeguarding children, such as how to deal with child protection concerns. All required documentation is maintained and implemented to a high standard. This is reflected in the childminder's practice and shared with parents. The childminder understands the importance of self- evaluation and clearly identifies her targets for future improvement. She attends a variety of training, which further improves her existing good practice. Consequently, children are well supported to make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385873 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 858937 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Fallowfield area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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