Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 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

 Children are developing their skills in caring for others through activities where they look after dolls and read stories about friendships.  The childminder plays alongside children, talking to them about what they are doing, which effectively enhances their speaking and listening skills.  Children behave well because the childminder talks to them about how to express and communicate their wishes.  The childminder knows children well and this ensures their individual needs are met and they feel emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3, which gives her a very good knowledge of how children learn. As a result, she challenges and stimulates children.  The childminder undertakes regular professional development opportunities. For example, she researches phonics on the internet so she is able to support children's early literacy skills effectively.

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This provision is good

 The childminder gives parents lots of information about what children are learning and developing in the activities she provides, which means they are able to continue learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make best use of the outdoor area, in order to extend all areas of learning and development.  Children are not always fully aware of the wider range of resources available, which means that they cannot always be independent and choose what they want to play with.

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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 range of activities and resources available in the garden, in order to offer children a wider variety of learning experiences outdoors  extend opportunities for children to develop independence and choose what they want to play with.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions 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 effectively supports children's literacy and technology skills by undertaking phonics activities on the computer with them. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to make marks and develops their self-awareness as they talk about body parts they draw. The childminder provides children with a wide range of opportunities to enhance their learning and development. While there are good opportunities for physical development outdoors, the childminder has not fully extended all areas of learning in the outdoor environment to enhance children's development. Children are making good progress in their mathematical development because the childminder creates opportunities in play for them to compare bigger and smaller objects.

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good

The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of safety by talking to them about how to use the slide safely. Children are emotionally well prepared for their next stage in their learning because the childminder reads stories and talks to them about what it will be like when they progress on to school. The childminder has a wide range of resources to support children's learning. However, she has not fully considered all the ways in which she is able to offer children choice from the full range of resources available. As a result, children cannot always choose from the wider range of activities. The childminder has established effective relationships with children, resulting in them being happy and confident. Parents visit with their children at the beginning to discuss routines, likes and dislikes. This gradual approach ensures children settle in their own time and are secure in the childminder's care. The childminder builds children's confidence in

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good

new situations and larger groups by taking them on regular visits to play sessions, where they interact with other children.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has addressed the previous areas identified for improvement at the last inspection. For example, she creates several opportunities to develop children's understanding of people's different needs. Therefore, she demonstrates a good capacity for continuous improvement. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents when children first start to attend, so they are well informed about the service she offers. The childminder monitors the progress each individual child makes in their learning and development, which means she ensures that all children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder undertakes safeguarding training, which gives her a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedure to follow should she become concerned about a child. Therefore, risks to children are

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347285 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 857389 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 2007 and lives in Gorton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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