Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 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 a safe and welcoming environment where children can relax after their day in school. They help to plan favourite activities, such as baking and make choices from a wide range of resources that reflect their interests.  Accurate assessment of children's skills and abilities means the childminder has a thorough knowledge of the children she is working with. This enables her to plan activities so that children are challenged to extend their skills in most areas.  The childminder makes sure that information about children's learning in school is shared with parents. She works in partnership with teachers and parents to address any gaps in children's development. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning.  The childminder helps children to develop a positive sense of themselves. She encourages them to help with everyday tasks, which gives them a sense of responsibility within the setting. She encourages children to share their worries for

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This provision is good

example, during changes in their lives. They talk about their feelings and learn to manage their own behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder accesses essential training and is able to identify gaps in her practice, professional development is not sharply focused to help continually build on her good quality skills and knowledge.  While children have generally good relationships with each other, older children do not always play cooperatively with younger children and, on occasions, do not give them the opportunities to share their ideas.

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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

 develop clearly focused plans for professional development that support and further extend the already good quality skills and knowledge  help children to further improve their understanding of the importance of cooperative play and listening to others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's review of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of current child protection issues. She helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, she makes them aware of the possible dangers of using social media. Policies and procedures are shared with parents and implemented effectively. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies areas where she feels she can improve. She seeks the views of parents and children, and uses their suggestions to improve her practice. One example is that when new children come into the setting the childminder holds a group circle time with all children. This is used to help promote relationships and to explain why they have simple rules. Children are involved in planning, which means planned activities reflect their interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a strong partnership with the school that children attend. She finds out what children are learning, and any areas where they might be making slower progress than expected. She uses the information, together with her own observations, to plan activities that complement children's learning in school. For example, children monitor the growth of flowers they plant. They practise their writing skills when labelling their pots and learn that information comes in a variety of forms, such as seed packets. Children's critical-thinking skills are promoted. For instance, they work out their next move when playing draughts. The childminder involves children in discussions. They are keen to share their learning in school and their experiences at home. Children demonstrate their developing knowledge of the world around them, as they sing a song in a different language and explain what it means.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is promoted from the start. The childminder works in school, so she meets children before they enter her care. She finds out their interests and preferences for learning. She works with parents to make sure that children settle with her quickly and the move is as smooth as possible. Parents comment that the childminder's house is fabulous, has a lovely homely feel and is welcoming. Children's developing independence is promoted and they make choices about their play. The childminder gives them age-appropriate challenges. For example, she encourages them to try to hit a ball with a tennis racket. She praises their efforts and helps them to persevere when they do not achieve their goal straightaway. This boosts their confidence and motivates them to try again. Children's understanding of staying healthy and safe is very effectively promoted through daily routines. Children develop an early understanding of diversity,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

their differences and similarities. They learn to use good manners and respect each other's views.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475652 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 975502 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Holmfirth. She operates during term time only from 7.30am until 9am and 3.30pm until 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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