Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 16 January 2012

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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

 Play experiences offer interesting and challenging activities for all children, who are supported well in their learning. As a result, children are keen, active and happy learners.  Relationships between the children, childminder and assistants are very good. Children feel secure in the childminder's care and babies enjoy a cuddle as they go to sleep.  The childminder and her assistants are positive role models for children's behaviour and talk to them in a respectful and gentle manner. Therefore, all children behave well.  The progress children are making in their learning and development is closely monitored because the childminder tracks children's development. This means that all children are supported to make consistently good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder and her assistants spend personal time with children during their settling-in period to get to know them well. Therefore, they meet their individual needs

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This provision is good

well.  Children are making good progress in their communication and language development because the childminder uses a good range of vocabulary and encourages children to extend the comments they make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Methods for sharing children's precise next steps in learning with parents are not fully effective to make sure they are all aware of exactly what children need to learn next.  Opportunities for the childminder to observe, monitor and support her assistants' practice and knowledge are not yet fully embedded.

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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

 extend the mentoring, coaching and support offered to assistants in order to expand knowledge and skills to further enhance the quality of provision  build upon the good partnership with parents by ensuring that methods for sharing their children's precise next steps in learning and development are fully effective.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children during play.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documents relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage provided by the childminder, including children's assessment records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents and discussed self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistants support younger children's physical skills well by giving them enough space to move around and holding their hands to encourage walking. The childminder provides children with a range of natural materials to explore, which enhances their investigation and exploration skills. Teaching is good and an enthusiasm for learning is created, which means children are acquiring the key skills required for their next stage in learning. The childminder has established good relationships with parents and generally talks to them about children's experiences and routine. However, the childminder has not fully explored a range of different ways to share children's precise next steps in learning with parents. Children are developing their mathematical awareness because the assistant brings size language into play when using magnifying glasses. Children are provided with lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts, which builds their confidence and self-

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who attend. This is good

esteem and enhances their social skills.

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good

The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of safety as she explains that they must not put the toys in their mouth when walking around the room. Children are developing a good sense of belonging because they sing songs about themselves and their friends. The childminder teaches children names of different body parts, which builds their self-awareness. There are a good range of resources available for children, which they can freely choose. Therefore, they are developing their independence and decision making. The childminder offers children a good range of opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they regularly undertake exercise and visit the local woods for a nature walk. The childminder effectively minimises the risk of cross-contamination and promotes good hygiene routines as she helps children to clean their hands and face using individual facecloths and towels. Children are developing their self-care skills

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good

relevant to their age. For example, young children feed themselves competently.

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provision is good

Children are safeguarded as the childminder and her assistants are aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the appropriate action to take if they have concerns about a child. The childminder attends local authority meetings with other providers, which helps her in identifying areas to improve. She has addressed all previous areas identified for improvement at her last inspection and she undertakes training to help her in reflecting on her practice. For example, after recent training she reviewed the drinks offered to children in order to improve their health. The childminder generally talks with her assistants about the practice and children. However, she has not fully explored the range of different ways in which she can support their continuing professional development. As a result, there are some areas of practice, which assistants feel less confident about.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428999 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 852942 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Wythenshawe. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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