Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 9 February 2011

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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 provides well-planned activities for children, which supports them to make good progress towards the next steps in their learning.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They confidently engage in conversations during their play and interactions with the childminder.  Children develop secure and caring relationships with the childminder, which promotes their emotional well-being, so they are settled and happy to play.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents, she shares observations and assessments, which supports children's learning at home.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting high-quality provision. She holds a level 3 qualification and completes regular training to support her knowledge, which has had a good impact on children's learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise opportunities to reinforce counting skills during spontaneous play.  Sometimes, background noise distracts children's ability to focus during learning activities and does not help them to concentrate.

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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

 make better use of learning opportunities to reinforce children's counting skills  promote children's concentration and listening skills by ensuring that they are not distracted unnecessarily.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of some views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder supports children's learning and development well. She has a very good understanding of the needs of individual children in her care and plans activities to support their next steps in learning. She offers a good range of developmentally appropriate activities across the seven areas of learning. Children independently access a wide range of toys and resources. Young children are excited to explore sensory baskets and learn about natural and synthetic materials. The childminder provides close support and makes good use of opportunities to repeat children's language and introduce new words. As a result, children are making good progress in their communication and language skills. Children enthusiastically engage with technological toys and musical instruments as they listen to various sounds and music. However, at times, background music distracts children's focus from learning activities, such as painting. Children also learn about colours

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who attend. This is good

through a painting activity. The childminder teaches children about shapes, for example, they paint blue squares and red triangles. However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to reinforce children's counting skills during play or routines, such as counting the number of children or the plates needed for snack. The childminder regularly shares information about children's progress with parents. She encourages parents' positive contributions to support children's learning at home.

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good

Children have positive relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her company, praise and sensitive care. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play both in the garden and while on outings to the park. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks and teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She promotes children's awareness of health and hygiene. For instance, she encourages children to wash their hands prior to mealtimes using a special song. Children benefit from regular trips to playgroups to develop their social skills and confidence, which prepares them well for future learning. The childminder carries out daily safety checks of the premises and she encourages children to be aware of their own health and safety.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She evaluates risks indoors and outdoors regularly and involves children in helping to keep the home safe and secure. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and this is supported by detailed policies and procedures. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to promoting good- quality provision. She evaluates her strengths and areas to improve and includes the views of children and parents. The childminder closely monitors children's progress to identify any gaps in learning. Parents highly praise the level of care and learning their children receive. The childminder has built effective partnerships with other settings, such as schools, to help support children's move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500267 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 869070 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 in the Higher Blackley area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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