Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2016 11 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides good support for children, developing their communication and language skills. She pays particular attention to building up their vocabulary.  The childminder has a calm and consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. She is a good role model and sets clear and consistent expectations for what is acceptable behaviour. This helps children learn how to cooperate with boundaries and rules.  The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. Since her last inspection, she has completed a recognised early years qualification at level 3. The childminder reports that this has supported her in delivering quality learning experiences for children.  Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise outdoors. They develop well in their physical development as, amongst other things, they use climbing equipment, negotiate space and play ball games.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have many opportunities to engage in activities that help them fully express their creativity and imagination.  Occasionally, the childminder focuses her attention on older early years children, which sometimes means that opportunities to engage younger children fully are missed.

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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 greater opportunities for children to fully express their creativity and imagination  focus more strongly on the quality of interactions with younger children, ensuring they are fully engaged and immersed in learning as much as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out an observation of a learning activity.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as recorded in recent emails and children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder's self-evaluation is accurate and demonstrates high expectations in regards to what she can achieve. She takes account of the views of parents and the local authority when planning priorities for improvement. This has led to improved planning, observation and assessment systems where the childminder effectively tracks children's learning. This helps to ensure that any gaps are identified and managed swiftly. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share information and ideas. She attends regular childminding network meetings and this helps her to broaden her knowledge of early years requirements, including safeguarding and child protection issues. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust range of policies and procedures, which she shares with parents, to help promote the safety and welfare of children. This helps to keep children safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy engaging in play and activities in the newly designated playroom. The childminder demonstrates good working relationships with parents. She gathers relevant information about children's current learning at home, contributing to children's starting points. The childminder plans age-appropriate and challenging activities that help children to progress in their learning. One example of this, is when children enjoy exploring the sounds musical instruments make. The childminder uses this as a good opportunity to help children recognise different sounds and follow simple instructions. For example, children experiment with the sounds of loud and quiet. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with small-world toys and they create stories to support their play. Children develop a confident understanding of mathematical language. One of the ways the childminder promotes this is by using positional language and incorporating counting into play. Younger children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

explore various natural materials, which is one way the childminder helps to build on their strong exploratory impulse.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from the warm interaction and positive relationships they have with the childminder. Children are emotionally secure and develop confidence and self-esteem. The childminder provides a secure and familiar routine for children in which they thrive and develop their independence. Amongst other things, children take care of their own belongings and learn to do things for themselves, such as washing their hands and helping to prepare fruit at snack time. Children are kept safe in the childminder's home. The childminder is observant and checks for potential hazards to keep children safe. Children enjoy outings within the community helping them to learn about the world around them. Children particularly enjoy attending playgroups where they have opportunities to develop their social skills in time for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their differing starting points. They develop a positive attitude to learning. Children develop the skills they require, in readiness for the next stage of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221816 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 954438 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Chorlton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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