Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 opportunities for children to experience activities outside her home. She regularly takes children to playgroups, where they spend time with children of a similar age. Children make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder uses meaningful praise and encouragement to promote children's positive behaviour. Her home is welcoming and stimulating. Children are confident and demonstrate good levels of self-esteem and they behave well.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder regularly shares children's learning records with parents and this helps them to support their child's learning at home. Children benefit from the shared approach to meeting their learning needs.  The childminder is knowledgeable and well qualified. Her teaching is good. She regularly attends courses and completes her own research. The childminder values and

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This provision is good

implements ideas for best practice from other childminders.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have many opportunities to experience activities that reflect the diverse backgrounds of people and communities beyond their own.  Sometimes, the childminder does not join in children's play sensitively, fitting in with their ideas and interests so they can take ownership of their own learning.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children that help them to develop their understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own  make the most of opportunities during children's play to sensitively extend their interests and ideas and help them to take ownership of their own learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability and discussed her self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the view of parents as recorded in written letters.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is a committed practitioner and she reflects accurately on her practice. She continually identifies training that helps her to improve outcomes. For example, the childminder has recently completed a relevant childcare qualification. She reports that this has supported her in providing appropriate care and teaching for younger children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and she has comprehensive policies in place which she shares with parents. This helps to ensure that parents are aware of the childminder's role and responsibilities in protecting children from potential harm. The childminder prioritises the safety of children. She implements meaningful risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of each child's unique learning needs. She regularly observes children to find out what they know and can do and she plans for their future learning. Children are motivated, engaged and absorbed in activities within the, generally, stimulating and supportive environment. They demonstrate enjoyment as they learn. Children experience many opportunities to freely express their creativity and imagination. For example, babies are confident to explore a wide range of sensory materials which helps them to develop a strong exploratory impulse. The childminder gives good support to children developing their emergent language skills. She continually plays on children's level, models language and repeats back to children their attempts at spoken words. Children are confident to use sounds in play and they experiment with communicating in a variety of ways.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is particularly attentive to meeting children's individual needs. She is very caring and nurturing towards them. Children demonstrate they are happy and contented with the childminder. She has created flexible settling-in sessions that take into account each child's differing needs. This helps children to adapt to their new environment quickly and they feel safe and secure. The childminder effectively supports children in developing their independence skills in readiness for the next stage of their learning. For example, young children learn to feed themselves and wipe their own faces after eating. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be physically active outdoors. This helps to develop their health and well-being. The childminder develops children's understanding of how they can keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to children and gives them gentle safety reminders as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate they are developing typically for their age. All children show they are active learners and they really enjoy the activities provided. Children are acquiring the necessary skills that will equip them well for future learning. They show willingness to try new activities, develop new skills and play together cooperatively. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475823 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 961552 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Wythenshawe, Manchester. She operates each weekday, Monday to Friday, from 6.30am until 6.30pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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Telephone number

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