Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 5 September 2013

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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 has gained an early years qualification since her last inspection. The impact of her accredited training is evident in her good understanding about how she can help children to learn as they play.  The childminder skilfully builds on opportunities to promote children's learning and development. She describes what is happening and models new language as she plays and talks with them. She helps children to develop their understanding, speaking and listening skills.  Children develop close relationships with the childminder. She speaks tenderly to children and provides appropriate praise and encouragement, so that they feel good about themselves. There are many opportunities for meaningful interactions. This helps promote children's sense of belonging and develops their self-esteem.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. She has developed systems so that parents are able to actively contribute to initial assessments. They can regularly

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This provision is good

check their children's progress and describe their current learning at home. This promotes a shared approach to children's care, learning and development.  The childminder demonstrates a passionate and committed approach to providing a safe and nurturing environment. She is highly reflective and has taken many good steps to improve outcomes for children since her last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always focus the experiences and activities consistently enough on what she knows about individual children's learning needs, to help them make the best possible progress they can.

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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

 make the most of what is known about individual children's learning needs to help plan more effectively for their rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder following the observation of an activity.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities, speaking to children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at evidence of self-evaluation and took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good range of well-written policies and procedures. They help her to run the provision effectively and to keep children safe. She actively seeks advice and guidance from local authority advisors, attends training and engages with local other childminders. This helps her to identify and make continual improvements to her practice and to outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection. She is familiar with local safeguarding procedures and alert to signs that indicate concerns with children's welfare. The childminder has good, well-established professional relationships with other local settings. She understands her role in working together to complement the learning that happens elsewhere.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of the information gained from the observations she makes of children's learning to track their progress. The childminder understands the importance of identifying any required intervention and accessing additional support when necessary. She plans activities and experiences that help them to learn through play and exploration. Babies investigate the contents of a treasure basket. The childminder talks to them about what they are doing. This helps children to make sense of their actions and to keep on trying, as they practise their skills. The childminder engages them further. She demonstrates and uses words that describe what is happening. This helps to build children's vocabulary and motivates them to learn. Children press buttons on an electronic toy. They make lights flash and different noises sound. The childminder plays alongside children. She praises their achievements and helps them to continue their own enquiries.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's physical and emotional well-being appropriately. Children demonstrate warm relationships with the childminder, who is kind and caring. They clearly enjoy the time they spend with her. This helps children to feel safe and secure and gives them the confidence to investigate and explore. The childminder organises space and resources well. Children practise their physical skills. Babies pull themselves up and move around safely as they hold on to furniture. Older children play in the childminder's garden and walk to school. The childminder works well with parents to ensure that children are provided with a healthy, balanced diet. She chats to children about what she is doing as she changes their nappy. This helps them to gain an understanding of their own needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well supported to make good progress from their starting points. Children demonstrate confidence in the childminder's care. They are encouraged to be active and motivated learners. This is because the childminder is skilled in using a range of teaching techniques during routines and she plays alongside children. She helps children to develop the skills and knowledge they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning, including nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448431 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1043252 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Wrockwardine Wood, Telford. She operates her provision all year round from 7am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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