Childminder EY444984

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 July 2016 13 March 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 evaluates the ongoing quality of the care and education she provides. She works closely with her assistant to make positive changes to her practice. Together, they have made many improvements to the provision since the last inspection, particularly in opportunities for outdoor learning.  The childminder is well qualified and the quality of her teaching is strong. She has a firm knowledge of how children learn and uses her skills well to support them in making good progress.  Children are very happy and well cared for. They demonstrate a strong sense of security and enjoy positive relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Their supportive and attentive approach greatly promotes children's emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents are well established. There is an effective two-way flow of communication and the childminder acts upon information she receives to inform her

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This provision is good

own assessments and planning.  The learning environment is well planned and presented. Toys and resources are well matched to children's individual needs and interests. Children are well engaged during their play and show good levels of concentration from a young age.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most effective use of her self-evaluation to inform a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 use self-evaluation more effectively to focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, to drive the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning during play, both indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures, self-evaluation tools and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from letters of reference and other comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are clear about the procedure to follow to report concerns about the welfare of a child in their care. All adults living in the household have completed suitability checks and are known to Ofsted. The environment is safe, secure and subject to regular risk assessment. Children's progress is subject to regular monitoring. This helps the childminder identify any gaps in their development and provide additional support where necessary. The childminder establishes an effective working partnership with her assistant. She provides regular support and feedback to ensure strong practice is maintained.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant are excellent play companions for the children. They join in enthusiastically, following children's play ideas and using their skills to offer challenge and extend learning at every opportunity. For example, one child shows an interest in a writing tool. The childminder swiftly gathers some writing materials and encourages them to make marks. She models the process well as she writes their name, supporting good literacy skills. The childminder carries out ongoing observations of children as they play. She uses this information well to identify their next steps in learning and plan challenging activities to help them make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly, owing to the good procedures in place. The childminder's good practice helps to provide children with emotional security and sets firm foundations for them to explore and learn successfully. The childminder promotes children's good health and supports their awareness from a young age. For example, all children enjoy trips to the shops to purchase fruit for snack. They explore the range of fruits and vegetables and engage in quality discussions. Older children then take ownership of snack time, preparing the fruit, setting the table and helping their younger peers. They relish the responsibility of helping with tasks while developing excellent levels of independence. Children's high involvement in the routine of the day has a positive impact on their behaviour. They behave well, follow the rules and respond to the clear guidance set by both the childminder and her assistant. Children enjoy climbing on the large logs in the garden,

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to learn and they join in activities with enthusiasm. They demonstrate a strong exploratory impulse which is well fostered by the childminder. For example, she fills pots with interesting items that stir children's curiosity and keep them motivated to explore. Younger children are supported in their emerging vocabulary. The childminder offers a good narrative and acknowledges babbles as babies attempt to communicate. Children enjoy regular trips out to child-friendly settings, such as toddler groups, where they can mix with their peers. Children learn to share, take turns and develop tolerance and respect for others. All children enjoy a wide variety of activities that supports them in developing skills for future learning and in readiness for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444984 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1043736 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Miles Plating area of Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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