Childminder 500488

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 26 February 2015

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully met the action and recommendations raised to improve the quality of care for children.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice to identify strengths and areas for development. She has plans to improve the outdoor environment to enhance children's learning experiences.  A warm, welcoming and stimulating environment is provided for children to play and learn in. They have free access to a wide variety of toys which they can independently choose from.  Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Any gaps in their learning are identified quickly and action taken to support their progress.  The childminder meets all children's individual needs well. She adapts activities to ensure all children can participate and learn at their own pace.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children can display unwanted behaviours when they become frustrated. Strategies used are not effective enough to support children's understanding of their emotions or impact on their behaviour.  On occasions, the childminder does not fully use her knowledge to extend children's language development.

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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 strategies that support younger children's understanding of positive behaviour  expand the variety of techniques used that further supports children's language acquisition and pronunciation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated the session with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies, procedures, children's learning records and evidence of the suitability of adults visiting and living in the home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge of child protection. She has a thorough understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She is clear about local procedures to be followed should she have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder works effectively with parents. She gathers robust and detailed information from them to support children's development. Parents provide positive feedback regarding their children's progress and the family support that is given. The childminder has good relationships with other early years settings. Information is shared which promotes continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed the way in which she observes and records children's progress. Monitoring and tracking are focused and any gaps in learning are identified rapidly. The weekly routines allow for children to experience a wide range of opportunities. For example, they eat at other places outside the setting on a monthly basis to help develop their skills for later life. Children build on their social skills, participate in local activities and interact with other early years children. The childminder interacts well with children and knows them well. She uses her knowledge of them to offer them activities that follow their interests. Children mimic and re-enact experiences they have been involved in. They play actively with the role play resources and care for babies, feeding them and changing their nappies. Early mathematical skills are developed as children count bricks and decide on their colours. Overall, children's language

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

development is emerging well. The childminder offers books to children to help support their interests and enthusiasm for learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-assured. Their emotional well-being is well supported. The childminder has developed close relationships with the children and they enjoy being in her company. Children are encouraged to be independent and to extend their self-care skills. For example, they wash their hands prior to eating and are preparing for toilet training. Children are offered healthy snacks and meals. They are taught about healthy choices. Children frequently participate in physical activity. They visit the local park and soft-play areas on a regular basis. Children, generally, play well alongside each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning based on their starting points and any gaps in their learning are addressed. Children are motivated and eager learners who are happy to engage with older children. They are developing key skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500488 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1050770 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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