Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 8 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

 Children make good progress in their development. The childminder has a good understanding of how to encourage children's next steps in their learning.  The childminder interacts well with children. She ensures that children direct their own learning experiences and she enthusiastically participates in their active play.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles through play. Some of the ways the childminder develops this is through helping children try different fruits and vegetables and explaining why it is good for their bodies.  The childminder understands the importance of developing good partnerships with parents. She regularly updates parents on their children's daily activities.  The childminder reviews her provision effectively, in order to improve her practice. She identifies strengths and weaknesses and focuses on improving the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully give children time to respond to questions and use their language to explain their ideas.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for children to practise counting skills and number recognition.

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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 questioning skills to better promote children's language and critical thinking  make the most of all opportunities to develop children's already good skills in counting and recognising number as part of their play and routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and discussed the outcomes of an activity with her.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and training certificates.  The inspector took account of written comments by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works in partnerships with other settings, such as schools that children attend, to help provide continuity in their care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends training that enhances her good understanding of child protection. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder carries out risk assessments to maintain children's safety effectively. For example, she completes daily checks, uses good supervision and reminds children how to keep themselves safe. The childminder identifies some improvements to improve children's care and learning. For example, she reflects on ways to improve her teaching skills further. The childminder uses knowledge from training and attends local authority networking meetings to keep abreast of changes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn as they play and have fun. The childminder encourages children to lead their own learning. For example, they bring favourite toys from home and these are included in play activities. Children have good opportunities to explore and develop their creativity as they play imaginatively. For example, they busily make dinner using pretend food, pots and utensils. The childminder uses their play to develop their learning, for example, she introduces vocabulary as they explore food items. Children experiment with size and measure as they explore what fits in different sized containers. The childminder helps to promote an acceptance of diversity and equality. For example, children learn and share aspects of their own backgrounds and they talk about charity work abroad to help other children. The childminder monitors children's progress. She uses observations and assessments of their learning to give her a good understanding of children's individual

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

levels of achievement and any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and have built good relationships with the childminder which helps their emotional well-being. Children develop friendships and social skills, for instance, they visit playgroups and play with other children. The childminder encourages children's independence. For example, the childminder helps children develop their self-care skills with close support and encouragement. Children are learning to manage their behaviour. One of the ways the childminder ensures this is through positive reminders and praise. The childminder plans time outdoors to contribute to children's well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills and enjoy a variety of activities, including outings to playgroups. They develop the key skills they need for their future learning and starting school. For example, they are developing in confidence and the motivation to learn. Children use communication effectively to recall important events. Overall, the childminder uses such conversations to support their developing speaking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364642 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 849667 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives on the outskirts of Manchester. The childminder cares for children on weekdays from 8am to 6pm all year, except 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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