Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 7 October 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 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 enjoy affectionate and trusting relationships with the childminder. She is attentive to their needs and encourages them to be independent. Consequently, children display good levels of self-confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder skilfully extends children's learning by letting them lead their own play. She promotes children's communication and language skills by giving them time to process their thoughts and encourages them to learn new vocabulary. As a result, children are confident and articulate in communicating their thoughts and making their needs known.  Safeguarding is good. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She has attended child protection training and understands her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She has a valid first-aid certificate.  Children are learning to live healthily and their daily routine ensures they have

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This provision is good

opportunities to be active, engage in physical play and learn how to assess potential risks for themselves.  The childminder 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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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information regarding children's starting points in their learning is not always gained on entry. As a result, the childminder is unable to use this information to enhance her planning at the start of the child's placement.

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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

 gather more in-depth information from parents regarding children's existing skills in each area of learning on entry to the setting, so that the planning of appropriate activities can be fully supported from the onset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation and discussed children's learning while they were engaged in activities.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, evidence of the suitability of adults who live on the premises, a selection of policies, safety procedures and required documentation.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide variety of activities and experiences to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children express their excitement and enthusiasm as they help themselves to toys of their choice from a wide range of resources, which helps to develop their independence. Younger children develop good hand-to-eye coordination skills by the way that they are encouraged to handle and explore the resources and use their senses. They develop early mathematical skills as they are encouraged to sort, count and observe different patterns and changes in malleable materials in their play. 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 engages well with parents to share information about their child's progress. However, she does not

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who attend. This is good

fully utilise the settling-in sessions to gain initial information on children's starting points.

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good

Children confidently explore the safe, stimulating environment and show high levels of interest and motivation in the resources and activities provided. They eagerly seek the childminder's attention and thrive on the cuddles and reassurance she provides. The childminder gives lots of meaningful praise and recognition and children learn how to behave appropriately with their peers, both at the childminder's home and during visits to local groups in the community. Consequently, children are aware of boundaries, behave very well and develop their social skills. Additionally, all children are encouraged to develop their independence, which ensures they gain confidence and learn vital skills required for pre-school or school. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles through daily care routines, such as encouraging children to wash their hands before lunch and offering a wide range of healthy snacks and nutritious, home-

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She conducts robust risk assessments of her home regularly and involves children in helping to keep her home safe and secure. The childminder's evaluation of her practice is robust and accurate. She regularly seeks the views of children and parents and uses the feedback effectively in her planning. For example, she provides activities and experiences children request, such as specific materials for art and craft activities. The childminder has effective systems in place to monitor how well children are doing in their learning and shares this on a regular basis with parents. Effective partnerships with other settings help to maintain continuity for children at home, at the childminder's home and at nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300372 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 856491 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Gorton area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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