Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2015 13 December 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 has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She closely monitors their progress and plans activities based on their individual interests and needs. This helps children to make good progress in all areas of their learning.  Children's communication and language skills are developing well because the childminder engages them in continuous conversations during activities and daily routines.  The childminder supports children well. Children are independent and confident in their interactions and are developing skills for their future learning.  Children enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks, which promote their good health.  The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality provision and she values good partnerships with parents and other providers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to challenge children's thinking skills through extending activities.  The childminder does not always prioritise targets for development when deciding what could be improved in the setting.

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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

 provide challenging activities consistently to support children's good progress even further  strengthen the self-evaluation process by prioritising targets for improving the setting, for example, by consistently reflecting on learning activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities in the childminder's home.  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 the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to maintain children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children develop good independence skills, as they make choices and access a varied range of labelled resources. The childminder engages in continuous conversations with children about what they are doing and their home experiences, and uses skilful questioning to encourage their speech development. As a result, children make very good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder reinforces maths within children's play. For example, they count the number of toys they have and she encourages children to develop their problem-solving skills by asking them to compare sizes of objects using a measuring tape. Children revel in sensory and creative play as they make objects using a variety of tools, which helps their physical dexterity. However, at times she does not always make full use

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who attend. This is good

of opportunities to extend children's learning and challenge them further. For example, she does not quickly identify ways to continue and extend activities that excite and interest children. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about children's achievements. She shares ideas with parents to help children's learning at home.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. She is caring and friendly towards children. As a result, children develop very positive relationships with the childminder. Children have daily opportunities to practise their physical skills through active play, such as visits to the local park. Children learn good hygiene routines as they know they must wash their hands before they eat. The childminder is vigilant as she constantly reminds children to drink water on a hot day to keep hydrated. Children develop their confidence and social skills through regular trips to play groups. The childminder sensitively models positive behaviour to children. As a result, children are learning the social and independence skills that help to prepare them for their future learning, such as nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements the requirements well. She has a range of policies and procedures to support her good practice. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities with regards to child protection. She reduces potential hazards in her home through daily risk assessments and visual checks. She has completed a level 3 qualification and seeks opportunities to strengthen her skills through training. This means children benefit from good quality teaching and learning. The childminder monitors her provision and gathers the views of children and parents through questionnaires. However, she does not always use her self-evaluation process to prioritise the most important areas for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360380 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 857602 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in the Cheetham Hill area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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